Mesone t and Drought Update
Dec 21, 2015
2006 Farm Loss (Mark Hodges, Loss Mitigation,
10/18/06) Cotton $17,678,000
Hay $139,975,000
Peanuts $7,148,000
Rye $2,644,000
Sorghum $5,035,000
Soybeans $28,348,000
Wheat - Grain $204,540,000
Wheat - Grazing $101,500,000
TOTAL FARM LOSS ($519,978,000)
US Drought Monitor Categories
Category Description Possible Impacts
D0 Abnormally Dry Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or pastures. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered
D1 Moderate Drought
Some damage to crops, pastures; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent; voluntary water-use restrictions requested
D2 Severe Drought
Crop or pasture losses likely; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed
D3 Extreme Drought
Major crop/pasture losses; widespread water shortages or restrictions
D4 Exceptional Drought
Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells creating water emergencies
Available Water (inches)
Soil Type Water in
1 foot of soil Water in
2 feet of soil Water in
3 feet of soil Sand 0.96 1.98 2.94
Loamy Sand 1.22 2.44 3.66
Sandy Loam 1.44 2.88 4.32
Loam 1.80 3.60 5.40
Silt Loam 2.16 4.32 6.48
Silty Clay Loam 1.92 3.84 5.76
Clay Loam 1.80 3.60 5.40
Sandy Clay Loam 1.68 3.36 5.04
Silty Clay 1.56 3.12 4.68
Clay 1.44 2.88 4.32
Sandy Clay 1.22 2.44 3.66
Fractional Water Index
FWI Low
FWI High
Soil and Plant Impact over Extended Periods
0.95 1.00 Saturated soil
0.75 0.95 Optimum water for plant growth
0.50 0.75 Limited plant growth
0.30 0.50 Plant wilting
0.10 0.30 Plant death
0.00 0.10 Bone dry
Average Annual Precipitation (1895-2005)
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47.99
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Mesonet measurements
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