Drought in Norton, Kansas

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about eight-tenths of an inch over western portions of the county, to one and six-tenths of an inch over central and eastern portions. Precipitation deficits ranged from about three-quarters of an inch to nearly one and one-half inches below average, greatest over generally the northwest half of the county. Normal monthly precipitation across the county typically ranges from about two inches to nearly two and one-half inches.

Below average precipitation and above average temperatures contributed to worsening drought across northwest Kansas during April 2026. D2 Severe Drought expanded south to include most of the area by mid to late April, with D3 Extreme Drought expanding south to include central and northern portions of the area by late April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about one and one-half inches to one-half inch. Normal monthly precipitation ranges from one and eight-tenths to two and four-tenths.