Drought Information Statement for Southeast TX and Southwest LA
Valid November, 13, 2025
Issued By: WFO Lake Charles, LA
Contact Information: 
This product will be updated November, 20, 2025 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements.
Please visit https://www.weather.gov/LCH/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. 
Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/ for regional drought status updates.
DROUGHT CONDITIONS WORSEN ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN LOUISIANA
MEDIUM RANGE PRECIPITATION OUTLOOKS OFFER LITTLE RELIEF
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor


Drought Intensity and Extent
D2 (Severe Drought): Parts of south central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
D1 (Moderate Drought): Most of southeast Texas and along the Hwy 190 and I-10 corridors in Louisiana.
D0: (Abnormally Dry): Parts of central and coastal Louisiana.

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
One Week Drought Monitor Class Change. 
Drought Worsened: Small parts of southeast Texas and southern Louisiana.
No Change: The bulk of southeast Texas, and southwest Louisiana

Precipitation
Most of the area has received 75% of normal or less precipitation over the past 30 days
Parts of southeast Texas and the Hwy 190 and I-10 corridors in Louisiana have received 25% to 50% of normal over the past 30 days 
For the past 30 days

Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Hydrologic Impacts 
Reduced flows on area rivers, especially the Sabine and Neches River Basins in southeast Texas and Atchafalaya and Mermentau River Basins in south central Louisiana

Agricultural Impacts
Severely Dry Crop Soil Moisture Index

Fire Hazard Impacts
Increased wildfire risk when coupled with low humidity and elevated winds.

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time.

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information.

Reduced flows on area rivers, especially the Sabine and Neches River Basins in southeast Texas and Atchafalaya and Mermentau River Basin in south central Louisiana
Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts
Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid 11 12 2025

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Rainfall amounts of generally one quarter of an inch or less are forecast across the area for the upcoming week.

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Over the next 3 months, there is a 30 to 50% chance of below normal precipitation and a 40 to 50 percent chance of above normal temperatures.

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Over the next 3 months, drought conditions are predicted to persist or develop