Rainfall deficits continued to deepen throughout July as heat ramped up due to the lack of moisture. Extreme drought (D3) conditions grew to include all but portions of the western South Plains where earlier spring rains were limiting drought conditions to severe (D2) levels. Exceptional drought (D4) expanded slightly to encompass portions of the northern and southern South Plains, Rolling Plains, and extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle.
Rainfall through the month was between zero and 50 percent of normal. Additionally, this July was the warmest on record for several locations including Lubbock (Lubbock County) where 18 days of 100 degrees or higher temperatures were recorded which is a new record. The North American monsoon remained mostly to the west of the region which is typical for July. This monsoon moisture expanded into West Texas for a few days during the month which brought beneficial but spotty rainfall. Wide ranging agricultural impacts continued with overall dry conditions resulting in a difficult year for cotton growth. Despite the dryness, relatively light winds mitigated wildfire danger.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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