Drought — Marfa Plateau, Texas

1999-01-01 to 1999-01-31 · Marfa Plateau, Texas

Wider weather episode

The drought continued in January across West Texas with those stations that received precipitation measuring less than 1/2 inch. Many parts of the area, especially the south, did not record any measurable precipitation at all. Agricultural losses from the preceding year were still being calculated and will be included when reasonable estimates can be determined.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5682577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.