Very dry conditions which began in March continued through the first half of May, leading to an expansion of severe drought conditions from SW Florida eastward to most of southern Miami-Dade County. Several large wildfires flared up across the Everglades and Big Cypress, most notably in Golden Gate Estates and near the borders of Miami-Dade, Collier, and Mainland Monroe counties.

Drought in FAR SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-20 07:00:00 to 26-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell during the first half of May across southern portions of Miami-Dade County, leading to the development of severe drought conditions. Surface and underground water levels dropped to around 10% of normal in some areas. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions.

Drought in INLAND MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell during the first half of May across inland portions of Miami-Dade County, leading to the continuation of severe drought conditions. Surface and underground water levels dropped to around 10% of normal in some areas. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than a quarter of an inch of rain fell during the first half of May across most of Collier County, leading to the continuation of severe drought conditions. Surface and underground water levels dropped to around 10% of normal in some areas, and burn bans were in effect. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in MAINLAND MONROE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than a quarter of an inch of rain fell during the first half of May across most of Mainland Monroe County, leading to the continuation of severe drought conditions. Surface and underground water levels dropped to around 10% of normal in some areas. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than a half-inch of rain fell during the first half of May across most of Hendry County, leading to the continuation of severe drought conditions. Burn bans were in effect for most of the month. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions.

Drought in COASTAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 05-MAY-20 07:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than three-quarters of an inch of rain fell during the first half of May across southern portions of Coastal Miami-Dade County, mainly in the Homestead area, leading to the development of severe drought conditions. Surface and underground water levels dropped to around 10% of normal in some areas. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions.

Drought in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Less than a quarter of an inch of rain fell during the first half of May across most of Collier County, leading to the continuation of severe drought conditions. Surface and underground water levels dropped to around 10% of normal in some areas, and burn bans were in effect. Rainfall increased significantly during the second half of May, putting an end to the severe drought conditions by the end of the month.