Drought in Pushmataha, Oklahoma

One half to three inches of precipitation fell across eastern Oklahoma during February, corresponding to as little as 25 percent of normal average precipitation for the month to as much as 150 percent of normal average precipitation for the month. As a result of this precipitation, long-term drought conditions improved from severe (D2) conditions to moderate (D1) conditions during the month across portions of Pushmataha and Choctaw Counties. Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across portions of Osage and Washington Counties. Monetary damage estimates as a result of the drought were not available.