Drought in Barton, Kansas

Drought April 14, 2026 – April 30, 2026 · Barton, Kansas

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe drought (D2) was expanded into Barton County in the middle of the month with just the far southwest corner initially being placed in it on the 14th while most of the county stayed in moderate drought (D1). The severe drought spread to the rest of the county after the 21st. Rainfall for the month ranged from under half an inch to around 1.5 inches. Drier areas could be found in the southern portions of the county.

The wider storm

Severe drought (D2) was expanded into Barton County in the middle of the month with just the far southwest corner initially being placed in it on the 14th while the rest of the county stayed in moderate drought (D1). The severe drought spread to the rest of the county after the 21st for the remainder of the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1335456. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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