Texas, 2024

Drought in Texas, November 1 to 30, 2024

November 1 to 30, 2024 · NWS EWX · 16 events in 16 counties and zones

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 16 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
16

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS EWX wrote it up.

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Oct 31, 11:25 PM CST, 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 11:25 PM CST, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1225 AM CDT Fri Nov 1 2024

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(Tonight through Friday night)
Issued at 159 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

At 2 PM the weak cold front stretched from just south of Del Rio to
San Antonio to near Schulenburg. Along and just behind the front
showers have been very isolated and brief. Better coverage of
showers is located across far southeastern counties of the Coastal
Plains. A decrease in shower activity is forecast this evening, as
the front stalls stalls over southern areas of the CWA. Re-
development of isolated widely scattered showers are then forecast
overnight into Friday morning across southern areas along the front.
The front is then forecast to lift back north Friday afternoon. As
this happens Friday and Friday night low level moisture will
gradually increase across the region while winds turn back to the
east and southeast. Isolated to widely scattered showers are
forecast Friday into Friday night, but difficult to pinpoint
exact locations. Temperatures tonight cooler north of the cold
front compared to last night, where lows are forecast to be
generally in the 60s. South of the front, lows in the lower 70s are
forecast. High temperatures on Friday are forecast to range from the
upper 70s across the Hill Country to mid 80s across the Coastal
Plains and Rio Grande.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 159 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

Despite a cold front moving through on Thursday, the boundary will
become stationary this weekend, setting the stage for a slightly
more unsettled weather pattern. Low to medium chances for rain
showers, along with a low chance for isolated thunderstorms will be
in place Saturday through Sunday, with the better chance coming
Saturday afternoon. It must be said that any plans should be kept in
place as any showers or storms would be brief and rather light. In
addition to the rain chance, southerly surface winds will ramp up
Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday as low level flow
increases ahead of the next storm system. Temperatures will still be
well-above normal, in the 80s both days, but changes are on the
horizon for the first full week of November.

On Monday, we'll turn our attention to the west, as a strong 500mb
trough pushes through the Texas Panhandle late Monday into early
early Tuesday. Out ahead of this trough, strong southwesterly flow
aloft of 70-80 kts, along with 30-50 kts of 0-6km bulk shear, and
modest SBCAPE of 1000-1500 J/kg could lead to some strong to severe
thunderstorms Monday afternoon or early evening as a cold front
moves into South Central Texas. Model forecast soundings, along with
global ensemble guidance, support a favorable environment for strong
storms, particularly if the front moves through in the late
afternoon hours during peak heating. SPC does have a day 5 risk area
in place just north of our CWA and that could be expanded south in
time. Once this next front moves through, it "should" have cooler
air and more of a push behind it than this most recent front, with
mornings back to a more Fall- like feel. By late in the week, another
strong storm system will approach from the west, bringing what may
be our strongest front of the season so far.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1225 AM CDT Fri Nov 1 2024

CIGs are falling to MVFR levels will remain there overnight, then
gradually rise to MVFR around Friday midday. CIGS fall back to MVFR,
then IFR tonight. ISOLD SHRA overnight will become SCT on Friday and
have introduced PROB30s for the sites through Friday night. NE to E
winds of 5 to 10 KTs will gradually turn to the E to SE on Friday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Austin Camp Mabry              69  83  71  88 /  40  50  50  20
Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport  68  84  70  88 /  40  50  40  20
New Braunfels Muni Airport     70  86  71  89 /  30  40  30  20
Burnet Muni Airport            68  81  70  84 /  40  50  50  30
Del Rio Intl Airport           71  85  72  86 /  40  20  30  20
Georgetown Muni Airport        68  83  70  86 /  40  50  50  30
Hondo Muni Airport             69  84  70  86 /  40  30  30  20
San Marcos Muni Airport        68  84  69  88 /  40  40  30  20
La Grange - Fayette Regional   70  83  71  87 /  40  50  20  30
San Antonio Intl Airport       71  85  72  87 /  30  30  40  20
Stinson Muni Airport           72  86  73  89 /  30  30  30  20

&&

.EWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

Short-Term...04
Long-Term...27
Aviation...04
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 31, 1:30 AM CST, 22 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
230 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-010730-
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-
Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-Frio-
Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
230 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Event by event

16 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Atascosa

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Atascosa forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
28.894, -98.527 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Bandera

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Bandera forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.747, -99.246 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Bexar

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Bexar forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.449, -98.520 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Caldwell

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Caldwell forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.837, -97.620 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Comal

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Comal forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.808, -98.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Frio

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Frio forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
28.868, -99.108 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Guadalupe

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Guadalupe forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.583, -97.949 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Hays

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Hays forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.058, -98.031 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Kendall

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Kendall forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.945, -98.712 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Kerr

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Kerr forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.062, -99.350 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Medina

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Medina forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.356, -99.110 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Real

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Real forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.832, -99.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Travis

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Travis forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.335, -97.782 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Uvalde

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Uvalde forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.357, -99.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Williamson

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Williamson forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.648, -97.601 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

Drought, Wilson

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Wilson forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.174, -98.087 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South-Central Texas received less than normal rainfall during the month, and the drought worsened or was unchanged. Fayette, Karnes, and Zavala Counties worsened from Moderate (D1) drought category to Severe (D2) drought. Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Medina, and Travis Counties all remained in Extreme (D3) drought. Atascosa, Caldwell, Frio, Guadalupe, Kerr, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson Counties all remained in D2. Area rivers and reservoirs declined during the month. The 7-day average streamflow at the end of the month was much below (<10%) normal on the Guadalupe River, the Frio River, and the Medina River. The Nueces and San Antonio Rivers were much below to below (10%-24%) normal. The Colorado River was below normal. The Edwards Aquifer dropped 0.2 feet and was 41.6 feet below normal. Medina Lake dropped 0.5 feet and was 91.4 feet below normal. Lake Travis dropped 0.7 feet and was 42.8 feet below normal. Canyon Lake dropped 0.8 feet and was 27.5 feet below normal. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought, Atascosa, Bexar, Comal, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Williamson, and Wilson had outdoor burn bans in effect at the end of the month. Most public water systems encouraged at least voluntary water restrictions and many had mandatory restrictions. The City of Uvalde was in stage 5, San Antonio, Universal City, and Kerrville were in stage 3, and Georgetown, New Braunfels, and Austin were in stage 2.

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: 1221521, 1221522, 1221523, 1221524, 1221525, 1221526, 1221527, 1221528, 1221529, 1221530, 1221531, 1221532, 1221533, 1221534, 1221535, 1221536.