Drought in Graham, Kansas

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about seven-tenths of an inch to about one and eight-tenths of an inch, highest over east-central portions of the county. Precipitation deficits were slightly below average over east-central portions of the county, with deficits as low as one and four-tenths below average elsewhere across the county. Normal monthly precipitation across the county typically ranges from near two inches to a few tenths over two inches.

Mostly below average precipitation and above average temperatures contributed to worsening drought across northwest Kansas during April 2026. D2 Severe Drought gradually expanded south to include large portions of northwest Kansas by mid to late April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from as low as about three-tenths of an inch over southwest Wichita county, to a little over two inches over northwest Gove and southwest Sheridan counties. Normal monthly precipitation typically ranges from about one and six-tenths of an inch to about two and one-quarter inches.