Drought — Greeley, Kansas

2023-06-01 to 2023-06-12 · Greeley, Kansas

Event narrative

Rainfall amounts for the month ranged from 5 to 10 inches. This was two to eight inches above the normal amount of two to three inches of rainfall for the month.

Wider weather episode

Above normal rainfall amounts occurred across Northwest Kansas during the month. This allowed for a slight reduction in the counties affected by the severe and exceptional drought, namely Thomas, Greeley, and Wichita counties. Rainfall amounts in the counties still affected by severe or worse drought ranged from 3-11 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1110357. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.