The record
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| event_type | Drought |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,661,196 |
| episode_id | 2,083,586 |
| begin_utc | 1998-07-01T06:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1998-08-01T05:59:00+00:00 |
| state | TEXAS |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | MONTAGUE |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_crops | 0K |
| wfo_source | OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY |
| episode_narrative | The severe drought that began across north Texas in April persisted through July. In the period from April 1, 1998 through July 31, 1998, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport was 8.18 inches below normal on rainfall, while Waco was running 9.84 inches below normal. The Drought Severity Index (Long Term, Palmer) showed north Texas under extreme drought conditions, with the Crop Moisture Index indicating extremely dry soil moisture conditions. The dry and hot conditions across north Texas placed a high stress on crops, and an increase in grasshopper infestation caused additional reductions in crop yields. Excessive heat, combined with empty stock tanks and a near total loss of the alfalfa crop, severely stressed the ranching and dairy industries. The drought of 1998 has caused an estimated $1.5 billion dollars damage to the agribusiness industry statewide through July. However, specific damage amounts by county in north Texas in July were unavailable. |
| year | 1,998 |
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