Prolonged dry conditions over SW Florida led to continued severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) conditions over a majority of Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties in April 2023.

Drought in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lack of significant rainfall over the previous 3 months led to the continuation of extreme drought (D3) conditions over the western half Collier County in the beginning of April. Less than 2 inches of rain was measured in many areas from January 1st through March 31st. This was approximately 10 to 25% of the normal value for that time period. Increasing rainfall around the middle of April led to conditions improving to severe drought (D2) conditions with a total of 3-5 of rain throughout the month. A burn ban remained in place for all of Collier County through the month of April.

Drought in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lack of significant rainfall over the previous 3 months led to the continuation of extreme drought (D3) conditions over the western half Collier County in the beginning of April. Less than 2 inches of rain was measured in many areas from January 1st through March 31st. This was approximately 10 to 25% of the normal value for that time period. Increasing rainfall around the middle of April led to conditions improving to severe drought (D2) conditions with a total of 3-5 of rain throughout the month. Far eastern portions of Collier County received additional rainfall which improved those areas to moderate (D1) drought condition on April 18th. A burn ban remained in place for all of Collier County through the month of April.

Drought in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lack of significant rainfall over the previous 3 months led to the continuation of severe drought (D2) conditions over Glades County during the first half of April. Less than 3 inches of rain was measured in many areas from January 1st through March 31st. This was approximately 25% of the normal value for that time period. Increasing rainfall during the second and third weeks of April led to conditions improving to moderate (D1) drought over the southeastern part of Glades County by April 18th. A total of 4-6 of rain fell throughout the month.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lack of significant rainfall over the previous 3 months led to the continuation of extreme drought (D3) conditions over most of Hendry County in the beginning of April. Less than 3 inches of rain was measured in many areas from January 1st through March 31st. This was approximately 25% of the normal value for that time period. Increasing rainfall during the second and third weeks of April led to conditions improving to severe drought (D2) conditions, with further improvement to moderate (D1) drought over the eastern two-thirds of the county by April 18th. A total of 4-6 of rain fell throughout the month. A burn ban remained in place for all of Hendry County through the month of April.