Drought in Mcpherson, Kansas

The southwest corner of the county entered the month in extreme drought (D3) with areas of moderate drought (D2) stretching to the northwest and southeast corners. Multiple rounds of showers and storms led to the removal of D2 on the 16th.

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.