Drought — Grant, Nebraska

2023-05-01 to 2023-05-31 · Grant, Nebraska

Event narrative

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across southeastern portions of Grant county through the end of May. Across far northwestern portions of the county, moderate (D1) drought conditions improved to abnormally dry (D0) conditions by end of the month. Over the remainder of the county severe (D2) drought conditions improved to moderate (D1) drought by the end of May.

Wider weather episode

Much wetter than normal conditions brought needed drought relief to all of western and north central Nebraska in May. Drought conditions improved the most in southwestern Nebraska where record to near record precipitation fell in May. Some locations in southwestern Nebraska saw a 2 to 3 category improvement in drought conditions in May. Elsewhere, drought conditions improved at least a one category by the end of May.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1100357. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.