Severe weather damages crops, helps drought-impacted areas
By Jennifer Whitlock
Field Editor
What a ride Texas weather has taken us on so far in 2021., and it’s only May. Nearly an entire week of wet weather has Texas farmers and ranchers simultaneously feeling thankful and concerned, depending on their location.
Rainfall totals ranging from less than an inch to 14 inches were reported as days of downpours, flash floods and severe storms washed across the Lone Star State.
Panhandle/South Plains
After suffering from drought for much of the last year, the Texas Panhandle saw rainfall totals for the month running well above normal in many locations.