Drought Information

Drought Information

After a slow start to the season, the persistently active pattern has allowed parts of North Texas especially west of the I-35 corridor, to receive as much as 400-600% of normal rainfall over the last month.

Though the precipitation deficit persists across portions of Central Texas, the likelihood of above-normal precipitation over the next month is increasing. This may allow for additional erosion of the drought conditions before we head into the drier summer months.

Current Drought Conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor

Fire Danger

With winter dormancy ongoing, any extended period without precipitation could reignite wildfire concerns. The days with the greatest potential for fire initiation and spread are those that are sunny and warm with low humidity and breezy winds. This potential will diminish with the onset of the spring growing season.

Even if a formal burn ban is not in effect for your area, it is still important to be vigilant about fire usage. Avoid open flames near dry vegetation, and assure all coals and embers are fully extinguished.

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index is a drought statistic specifically designed to assess fire danger.

Drought Links

National Integrated Drought Information System

National Drought Mitigation Center

Drought Impact Reporter

Precipitation Estimates

Lake Levels