Drought in Kingman, Kansas

The southwest corner of the county started the month in severe drought (D2) which quickly in improved in the week between monitor issuances given rounds of showers and storms. It entered moderate drought (D1) and further improved to abnormally dry by the 23rd then none at the end of the month.

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.