Drought — Russell, Kansas

2024-07-01 to 2024-07-31 · Russell, Kansas

Event narrative

Severe drought (D2) expanded some in the southwestern areas of the county during the month of July.

Wider weather episode

Drier conditions increased across the CWA to primarily abnormally dry (D0) and moderate drought (D1). The severe drought (D2) increased slightly in size in central Kansas but stayed the same size in south central Kansas during the month of July.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1191622. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.