Drought Information Statement for Kansas 
Valid September 8, 2024
Issued By: WFO Wichita
Contact Information: w-ict.webmaster@noaa.gov 
This product will be updated as drought conditions warrant.  
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Severe (D2) drought persists across small pockets of northern and south-central Kansas.

U.S. Drought Monitor
Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent

D4 (Exceptional Drought): None

D3 (Extreme Drought): None

D2 (Severe Drought): Small pockets of northern and south-central Kansas

D1 (Moderate Drought): Large portions of Kansas surrounding D2 drought areas

D0: (Abnormally Dry): Much of Kansas surrounding D1 drought areas

4-Week Drought Change
Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change

Drought Worsened: 1 to 2 categories for several small pockets across Kansas

Drought Improved: 1 to 2 categories for several small pockets across Kansas

8-Week Drought Change
Eight Week Drought Monitor Class Change

Drought Worsened: 1 to 3 categories for large portions of Kansas

Drought Improved: 1 to 2 categories for a few small pockets of central and western Kansas

Precipitation Past 30 Days
Pockets of near, above, and below average precipitation were noted across Kansas the past 30 days.



Precipitation Past 90 Days
Pockets of near, above, and below average precipitation were noted across Kansas the past 90 days.

Temperature Anomalies Past 7 to 30 Days
Areas of near, above, and below average temperatures were noted across Kansas the past 7 and 30 days.

Summary of Drought Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
The city of Wichita and surrounding communities have enacted stage 2 water restrictions. Stage 3 water restrictions will be discussed if Cheney’s water level reaches 50% full or lower.

Agricultural Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time.

Fire Hazard Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time.

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time.

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information.


Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts
Kansas 7 Day Average Streamflow compared to normal. 

Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid 09/07/2024

Agricultural Impacts
Mostly near to below average soil moisture was noted over Kansas. Crop moisture was also near to below average.

Fire Hazard Impacts
The risk for significant wildland fire potential across Kansas is low through October.

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Little to no beneficial rainfall is forecast across Kansas through September 15.

September Precipitation and Temperature Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Near to below average precipitation is favored across Kansas in September, with above average temperatures favored.

September-November Precipitation and Temperature Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Below average precipitation and above average temperatures are favored across Kansas September through November.

Drought Outlook Through November
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Areas of drought persistence and development are forecast across much of Kansas through November.