Drought — Greeley, Kansas

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

Event narrative

Rainfall amounts ranged from four to six inches for the month. This was one to five inches above the normal amount of two to three inches for the month.

Wider weather episode

There was a dramatic improve in the drought in this part of the state due to the abundant rainfall. The western edge of the D4 Exceptional Drought shifted eastward to a Decatur and Greeley County line. Rainfall amounts ranged from 3-15 inches, with the highest amounts in Rawlins County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103346. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.