Drought in Inland Kleberg County, Texas

Continued D2, D3, and D4 drought.

Persistent extreme to exceptional drought conditions continued across South Texas and the Coastal Plains throughout March 2026. The region experienced a prolonged period of below-normal precipitation, with many areas receiving little to no measurable rainfall and some locations reporting no significant rain since late summer. While isolated showers produced up to a few inches of rainfall in limited areas, these events were scattered and insufficient to provide meaningful drought relief. Above-normal temperatures, with daytime highs frequently reaching the upper 90s to near 100, combined with frequent windy conditions, exacerbated moisture loss and contributed to critically low soil moisture levels. Topsoil and subsoil moisture remained severely depleted, and environmental indicators such as lack of spring green-up, degraded rangeland, and diminished water sources highlighted the severity of the drought. Additionally, dry fuels and persistent winds led to elevated fire weather concerns. Overall, no significant improvement in drought conditions was observed during the period, with impacts continuing to intensify through the end of the month.