Drought in Jim Hogg, Texas

Severe (D2) Drought persisted across all but the eastern/southeastern third of Jim Hogg County to begin May, with a small sliver of Extreme (D3) holding on across the northwest portion of the county, through the 11th. Rains late on May 8/early on May 9 would improve drought by one category across the county, which showed up on the May 12th Drought Monitor.

The onset of much needed rainfall in April had reduced drought conditions across the region by the end of the month, with around 56% of the far south Texas region in Severe (D2) and just 2% in Extreme (D3). Some portion of each county remained in D2, with the coastal and barrier islands having improved to Moderate (D1) Drought, which is not considered for Storm Data. Generally dry conditions through May 8th maintained status quo before localized rains soon after began to improve conditions, especially west of IH-69C/US 281 from Hidalgo/Brooks westward.