Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected much of North and Central Texas for the entire month of July. Conditions worsened throughout the month after little rainfall was received. The drought prompted a significant spike in cattle sales across North and Central Texas, as both hay and water were low in supply. On July 25th, a small grass fire in Balch Springs (Dallas County) destroyed at 9 homes and damaged 17 more.

Drought in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in HOOD, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. Several communities across the county implemented Stage 1 water restrictions.

Drought in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. Several grass fires broke out around July 4th from fireworks igniting the dry grasses. The City of Fort Worth fireworks show resulted in several small grass fires and a cancellation of the show after it had started. On July 26th, a kitchen fire at a home in the 5500 block of Jessica Lane in Rendon spread to surrounding houses because of the dry fuel conditions, destroying 3 homes and damaging several other houses plus power lines and propane tanks.

Drought in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. The City of Cleburne implemented Stage 2 water restrictions.

Drought in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. The City of Clifton implemented Stage 1 water restrictions.

Drought in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. The City of Red Oak implemented Stage 1 water restrictions.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. Several communities across the county implemented Stage 1 water restrictions, including the cities of China Spring, Tubbs, and Behringer.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. Several communities across the county implemented water restrictions, including the cities of Reno (Stage 3), Weatherford (Stage 1), and Millsap (Stage 1).

Drought in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. Several communities across the county implemented water restrictions, including the cities of Van (Stage 2) and Wills Point (Stage 1).

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to exceptional drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month.

Drought in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions affected the county through the end of the month. The City of Carrolton implemented Stage 1 water restrictions. On July 25th, a grass fire in Balch Springs destroyed 9 homes and damaged 17 more. The fire happened near the intersection of Interstate 20 and South Beltline Road near the Spring Ridge neighborhood. It's believed the fire started after crews cutting grass on the nearby field may have struck a metal object, causing sparks.