Drought in Kit Carson County, Colorado

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about sixth-tenths of an inch over far southeast portions of the county, to about one and one-half inches over central and western portions of the county. Precipitation deficits were as low as about one inch over eastern portions of the county, with near to slightly below average precipitation over generally central and western portions of the county. Normal monthly precipitation amounts range from nearly two inches, to one and one-quarter of an inch, lowest over far southwest portions of the county.

Near to mostly below average precipitation and warmer than average temperatures contributed to worsening drought across east-central Colorado during April 2026. D2 Severe Drought expanded south through much of the county by mid April, with D3 Extreme Drought expanding into northern portions of the county by late April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about sixth-tenths of an inch to about one and one-half inches. Normal monthly precipitation amounts range from nearly two inches to one and one-quarter of an inch.