Drought in Panola, Texas

Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2) drought continued across much of East Texas throughout the month of May, as below normal rainfall remained a common theme across the area since early Fall 2025. May monthly rainfall totals ranged from 2-5 inches, with isolated higher amounts across Northeast Texas, which remained near to 50% of their normal monthly rainfall. Even with the rains, little runoff was produced given the long term dryness and thus, ag producers continued to struggle with delayed and little greenup, requiring feed to be provided to their livestock, much below normal to dry stock pond levels and thus, water had to be brought in, a culling of their cattle herds, as well as much below normal streamflow across the area rivers, bayous, and creeks.