Parts of Oklahoma saw rain for the first time in more than 200 days Drought conditions saw very little improvement after the weekend rains Severe drought conditions continue, unfortunately Drought – it can make fire conditions worse, landscaping more difficult and agricultural lifestyles more complicated.
Through much of the winter months, the drought was getting worse across Oklahoma.
Mid-February, widespread drought conditions were present across the state but just a month later, eastern portions of Oklahoma were in the clear.
Just last week, fires were raging in western Oklahoma, burning nearly 350,000 acres (which is about 545 square miles).
In those areas around the fire, that is where the worst drought conditions are in the state.
Nearly 20% of Oklahoma has been in the worst category (Exceptional Drought) since April 10 with parts of Western Oklahoma without measurable rainfall for more than 200 days.
The most up-to-date Drought Monitor came out Thursday morning showing very little improvement across all of Oklahoma.
The Exceptional Drought is still about 20% with about 47% of Oklahoma in one of the drought categories.
The rain received on Wednesday will show up on next week’s monitor, hopefully, that will help out the conditions across the state.
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