Drought in Buffalo, South Dakota

Drought April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026 · Buffalo, South Dakota

The wider storm

Uneven moisture in April resulted in continued severe drought (D2) across Lyman and Buffalo counties. The COOP observer in Gann Valley recorded 2.4 inches of moisture, while Kennebec recorded 2.93, which is about half an inch above normal for moisture, with near normal temperatures for the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1321162. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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