Drought in Barton, Kansas

The southern third of the county entered the month in extreme drought (D3) with much improvement by June 16th to the moderate drought (D1) except the far southern corners which eventually improved for a removal of severe drought (D2) by the 23rd. In this time period, southern portions of the county measured around 5 inches according to CoCoRaHS observers.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms improved drought conditions across central Kansas early in the month. A couple areas went from severe drought (D2) to none. By the end of the of the month, remaining counties or portions of counties improved to moderate drought and abnormally dry categories. Monthly rainfall totals ranged from 4.5 inches to around 15 inches in the drought stricken areas with the highest amounts across south central Kansas. These values were 7 to nearly 9 inches above seasonal normal.