Drought — Lincoln, Kansas

2023-05-01 to 2023-05-31 · Lincoln, Kansas

Event narrative

Extreme drought (D3) continued across the southwest portion of county during the month of May. Severe drought (D2) was found elsewhere.

Wider weather episode

Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) drought continued to expand across the region during the month of May, 2023, as rainfall continued be below normal. The worst areas of Exceptional drought were over south central Kansas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1099909. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.