Texas Drought Map: Current Severity Levels by County #1881233 (License: Personal Use)

The map uses a standardized color scale from white (no drought) to dark red (exceptional drought) to depict current drought severity across Texas counties. Grid lines and county boundaries help pinpoint localized conditions, especially in the Panhandle and Central Texas where extreme drought is concentrated. Data is typically updated weekly by the National Drought Mitigation Center in collaboration with NOAA and the USDA.

Used on weather, agriculture, and water resource websites to inform farmers, policymakers, and residents about current drought status; matches user intent for situational awareness, planning irrigation, or assessing wildfire risk.