Drought Information Statement for West-Central Texas Valid March, 21, 2025 Issued By: WFO San Angelo, TX Contact Information: This product will be updated if D3 conditions expand or persist Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/SJT/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/ for regional drought status updates. Drought conditions have deteriorated across the Northwest Hill Country, south Heartland and far west portions of Crockett county. 1 U.S. Drought Monitor U.S. Drought Monitor for West-Central Texas Drought intensity and Extent D4 (Exceptional Drought): None D3 (Extreme Drought):Mason, southern McCullough, Southern San Saba, southeastern Kimble, and far west Crockett county D2 (Severe Drought): McCullough, San Saba, northwest Kimble, far southeast Concho, southern Sutton, and Crockett county D1 (Moderate Drought): The remainder of West Central Texas, except northern Throckmorton, and far northeast Haskell D0: (Abnormally Dry): Northern Throckmorton, and far northeast Haskell county Recent Change in Drought Intensity 4-week change map for West-Central Texas Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change. Drought Worsened: Portions of the Northwest Hill County and Heartland, western Concho Valley, western Big Country and Western Northern Edward’s Plateau. Drought Improved: None. No Change: Much of the rest of West Central Texas. Precipitation 30-day precipitation was recorded mainly across areas north of Interstate 20, and portions of northern Heartland. However, the majority of rainfall totals remain below normal for the area. Temperature Northern portions of the Big Country experienced temperatures near normal, while the rest of West Central Texas experienced above normal temperatures by 1-4 degrees. Summary of Impacts Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts Minimal precipitation and increased evaporation has lead to a drop in reservoir levels over the past 30 days. Agricultural Impacts Below normal soil moisture persists throughout West Central Texas. Crop moisture was severely dry across West Central Texas. Fire Hazard Impacts With the lack of precipitation across the area this past month, fire potential remains elevated and burn bans are in place across most of the area. Other Impacts There are no known impacts at this time Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information. Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Due to lack of rainfall across streamflows are running at normal to below normal. Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid 07 28 2024 Agricultural Impacts Below normal soil moisture persists throughout West Central Texas. Crop moisture was severely dry across West Central Texas. Fire Hazard Impacts With the lack of precipitation across the area this past month, fire potential remains elevated and burn bans are in place across most of the area. Latest TX Burn Ban map available here. Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center. Seven Day Precipitation Forecast With a potential change in the weather pattern, rainfall chances are forecast to increase over the next 7 days. Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Drought is expected to persist or develop across West Central Texas. Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook