Drought — Starr, Texas

2025-03-04 to 2025-03-10 · Starr, Texas

Event narrative

Severe (D2) Drought conditions developed across the northwest tip of Starr County following weeks of very dry, breezy, and warmer than average temperatures. The drought would expand to cover all of the county on March 11th.

Wider weather episode

Severe (D2) Drought was designated across most of Zapata and Jim Hogg County, and a portion of extreme northern Starr, from March 4-11. Conditions would continue in these areas through By March 10, before expanding and worsening.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249426. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.