Texas, 2000

Drought in Texas, August 1 to 31, 2000

August 1 to 31, 2000 · NWS HGX · 23 events in 23 counties and zones

23 drought, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 23 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
23

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

23 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Madison

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.966, -95.928 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Matagorda

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Matagorda forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
28.786, -96.004 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Montgomery

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.300, -95.503 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Polk

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Polk forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.793, -94.830 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Austin

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Austin forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Brazoria

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Brazoria forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Brazos

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Brazos forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.661, -96.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Burleson

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Burleson forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.493, -96.621 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Chambers

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Chambers forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.708, -94.671 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Colorado

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Colorado forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Fort Bend

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Fort Bend forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Galveston

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Galveston forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Grimes

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Grimes forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.544, -95.985 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Harris

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Harris forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Houston

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Houston forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
31.318, -95.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Jackson

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
28.954, -96.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Liberty

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Liberty forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.152, -94.812 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, San Jacinto

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
San Jacinto forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.580, -95.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Trinity

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Trinity forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
31.089, -95.135 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Walker

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Walker forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.739, -95.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Waller

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Waller forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.011, -95.988 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Washington

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Washington forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
30.215, -96.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

Drought, Wharton

When
August 1, 12:01 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Wharton forecast zone
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through the month of August. Rainfall for the month of August averaged only 30 to 50 percent of normal across southeast Texas. Several cities were placed under water rationing with large crop losses were noted across the area. Wildfires became increasingly common, especially toward the end of the month. Drought losses in dollars will be computed at the end of the summer growing season.

What these are

Drought
A drought reaching severe (D2) or worse on the US Drought Monitor, or with notable impacts.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5156092, 5156093, 5156094, 5156095, 5156739, 5156839, 5156840, 5156841, 5156842, 5157085, 5157086, 5157142, 5157143, 5157144, 5157145, 5157351, 5157352, 5171205, 5171206, 5171252, 5171253, 5171254, 5171255.