Drought in Sherman, Kansas

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from around three to four-tenths of an inch to near one inch, highest over far northwest portions of the county. Precipitation deficits were as low as one and three-tenths of an inch below average, although deficits were a bit less over far northwest portions of the county near there-quarters of an inch below average. Normal monthly precipitation is typically around one and three-quarters of an inch.

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 generally the northwest two-thirds of the county by mid to late April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from around three to four-tenths of an inch, to near one inch. Normal monthly precipitation is typically around one and three-quarters of an inch.