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Drought Update: March 2026

Photo of a dry Barton Creek | February 2026 District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought After delivering the warmest February on record, 2026 has now produced a record-breaking March as well. The month concluded with an average temperature of 70.8°F, which is nearly two degrees higher than the previous record set in 1907 when March averaged 68.9°F. Rainfall was […]