Although rainfall was very spotty during the month of July, drought conditions remained relatively unchanged. Most areas across the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and extreme southern Texas Panhandle were in Severe (D2) Drought. Some spotty areas remained in Extreme (D3) Drought and some as low as Abnormally Dry (D0). Upper level high pressure remained persistent with few opportunities for meaningful moisture or disturbances to activate storm chances. The dry soils combined with a feedback mechanism involving day after day of building heat. This appeared to be contributing to the strength of the anomalous ridge and likewise less rain. Soil moisture levels over the South Plains continued to be short of adequate. Lack of rain and high temperatures continued to dry out already parched land.

Drought in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GARZA, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KENT, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KING, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAMB, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LYNN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PARMER, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in STONEWALL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TERRY, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor