Drought Information Statement for Central & Southwest Kansas 
Valid June 28, 2024
Issued By: WFO Dodge City
This product will be updated monthly for widespread D2 or D3 and worse drought.  

U.S. Drought Monitor


Drought intensity and Extent

D2 (Severe Drought): There are small pockets of D2 drought, mainly across Grant, Hodgeman,
Ness, Rush and Pratt counties.


Recent Change in Drought Intensity
Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change. 

Drought Improved: Most of central and southwestern Kansas.

 
No Change: Parts of Trego and Ellis counties.


Precipitation

It was wetter than average over the past month across most of central and southwest Kansas.


Temperatures

Temperatures were above average across most of central and southwest Kansas.


Summary of Impacts

Agricultural Impacts

The recent rains have helped the summer and fall crops across central and western Kansas.


Hydrologic Impacts 

There are no known impacts at this time.

Agricultural Impacts
The prospects for summer and fall crops have improved given the recent rains. 

Fire Hazard Impacts
None.

Other Impacts
None.

Mitigation Actions
None reported.


Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts

None.

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast

Clusters of thunderstorms are possible, especially through Sunday. The heavier rains will be scattered. More thunderstorms are
possible Thursday and Friday.

Long-Range Outlooks

Monthly and seasonal forecasts have low predictability since we are in the rain shadow of the Rockies and since precipitation shields are typically smaller in scale. The outlook calls for above average temperatures and above average precipitation. 


Drought Outlook

The seasonal outlook is for continued drought.