Drought — Atchison, Missouri

2023-02-01 to 2023-02-21 · Atchison, Missouri

Event narrative

February began with D2 drought across much of Atchison County, MO. Precipitation in early to mid February finally ended the D2 drought by the Feb 21st US Drought Monitor update.

Wider weather episode

Precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielded D2 drought in Atchison County MO going into February. D2 drought finally improved by Feb 21st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081508. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.