The month of May saw significant improvements in drought conditions for some areas with little change or other areas. Areas across the southern South Plains and extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle mostly remained in exceptional (D4) drought conditions. The remainder of the area saw these significant improvements in drought conditions due to widespread rainfall. Much of the South Plains saw a two category reduction to severe (D2) drought while the Rolling Plains saw a one category reduction to extreme (D3) drought conditions.
Typically May weather was observed this year with numerous severe thunderstorm events with large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall. The rainfall that came during May was the first significant precipitation in approximately nine months for the region. Several heavy rain events occurred during the month which is typically one of the wettest months on average. Areas that improved generally saw around 100 to 150 percent of normal precipitation. The areas which saw little to no reduction remained below 100 percent of normal. Outside of thunderstorms areas, winds were generally on the decrease which also resulted in a significant reduction in fire weather potential through the month. Also, contributing to the lower fire weather potential was a significant green-up of fuels.

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

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

Drought in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAMB, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

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

Drought in HALE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drought in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

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

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

Drought in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-22 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor