Drought conditions remained relatively unchanged through the month. However, most of the month was dry except for the last few days when a significant winter storm affected the region. Exceptional drought (D4) to extreme drought (D3) conditions remained over must of the South Plains and extended into portions of the Rolling Plains by the end of the month. Most of the Rolling Plains ranged from no drought in Stonewall County to moderate drought (D1).
An impactful winter storm affected the entire region from the 25th through late on the 28th. This storm primarily brought beneficial liquid precipitation to the region but also brought extremely cold temperatures for October. Temperatures were on track for an above average month before the winter storm hit. However, temperatures on the order of 25 to 30 degrees below seasonal averages brought down the monthly mean just below average for most areas. Over the course of the four days, mostly freezing rain and sleet impacted the South Plains and Rolling Plains with snowfall in the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle. The Rolling Plains generally saw a liquid equivalent between one and two inches. Elsewhere, between 0.5 inches to 1.0 inch was observed. The freezing rain and sleet added some moisture to the top two inches of soil in some places, however, this moisture was minimal and quickly dried up. Overall, soil moisture continued to rank in the first percentile.

Drought in PARMER, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAMB, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TERRY, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LYNN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor