Drought in Inland Kenedy County, Texas

Severe (D2) Drought would spread into northwestern through southwestern Kenedy County on March 11th, and continue through March 17th before marching across most of the county during the next ten days. Note that heavy rainfall on March 27-28, which would improve conditions, was not registered on the Drought Monitor until April 1.

By March 11, Severe (D2) Drought expanded eastward to include all of Starr, western Hidalgo, Brooks, and western Kenedy Counties. The Severe Drought would expand farther east soon after, with Extreme (D3) Drought developing across the upper Valley, Brush Country, and Rio Grande Plains. The worsening and expanding drought began to have impact on pastures and cattle herds. Pastures continued to dry out with limited hay for grazing, and herds were culled, with some movement to other pastures as water shortages built.