Drought — Wheeler, Nebraska

2022-07-01 to 2022-07-31 · Wheeler, Nebraska

Event narrative

Northern Wheeler County remained in D2 (severe drought) throughout July, while the southern portions were classified as D1.

Wider weather episode

Significant highlights include the expansion of D3 (extreme drought) across southwest Nebraska, continuation of D3 in far north central Nebraska, and a westward expansion of D2 (severe drought) in the Sandhills.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1041188. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.