SAN ANGELO, TX – The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Drought Monitor update released today has moved several southern Concho Valley areas into level 1 Drought level.
Level 1 is "moderate drought" meaning "water supplies may be low and damage may occur to crops and pastures."
The drought monitor classifies drought level on a scale from Level 0 to Level 4.
Colors on the map show where the land is drier than usual for this time of year.
Level 1 — Tan areas are experiencing Moderate Drought: water supplies may be low and damage may occur to crops and pastures.
Level 2 — Orange areas are in Severe Drought: water shortages are common and crop and pasture losses are likely.
Level 3 — Red areas are experiencing Extreme Drought.
Areas in this category may experience widespread water shortages and major losses of crops and pastures; forests in these areas become dry and susceptible to fire.
Failed crops, barren pastures, and tinder-dry forests may be widespread across these areas.
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