Drought in Crawford, Kansas

Slightly above the monthly average rainfall fell during the month. This allowed drought conditions to be alleviated by the second week of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to farm and stock ponds, stream and river levels and soil moisture with some ground water levels also falling. Little to no losses were incurred despite the drought conditions other than those to ground and surface water levels.

The month began with Severe (D2) drought lingering across portions of far southeastern Kansas. Through the month, the Ozarks saw timely and ample rainfall. As a result, much of the drought area across southeastern Kansas shrank significantly. By the end of the month only small areas Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions remained across southern portions of Cherokee County. The primary impacts of the drought during this period came in the form of surface and ground water, including soil moisture in the absence of agricultural activities. Many of the impacts noted included, but were not limited to, dry stock ponds, low stream and river flows, dry top soils which can lead to impacts to spring crop yields, forage production, delayed spring growth and increases in wild fires prior to spring green up. Low flows on some streams and rivers were noted but not widespread. Some limited monetary losses were noted in areas where the drought continued from 2025 but losses will be reported when drought conditions improve past Severe (D2) Drought conditions or the end of the year if any occurred or were reported.