Drought — Armstrong, Texas

2023-05-01 to 2023-05-23 · Armstrong, Texas

Event narrative

Armstrong County started the month of May in Severe Drought (D2). Multiple rain events during the month helped the county improve to Moderate Drought (D1) by May 23rd. With additional rainfall during the last week, much of the county improved to the status of Abnormally Dry (D0). By months end the county had received 5 to 8 of rain for the month of May.

Wider weather episode

Wide spread beneficial rain finally returned to the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles during May 2023. Almost all of the dryland winter wheat was not harvestable at the beginning of the month. The rain received by mid month was highly beneficial for spring planting of cotton and peanuts. Some areas in the Panhandles actually received so much rain in a short amount of time at the end of the month that flooded fields hindered further planting. Overall, much of the area saw great improvements in overall drought conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1105204. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.