Hot and dry conditions continued across all of the central plains through the month of August. Drought monitor for the central plains indicated that all of east central Kansas reached D4 (Exceptional Drought) conditions, while north central and far northeast Kansas reached D2 to D3 (Severe to Extreme Drought).  Conditions did improve toward the end of the month for a large portion of northeast Kansas as a long period of moderate to heavy rain brought 3 to 5 inches of rain.  This helped make up some of the rainfall deficit, but did not fully allow the area to catch up to average rainfall totals.

Drought in BROWN, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Brown County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in CLAY, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Clay County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Cloud County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Coffey County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Anderson County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Dickinson County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Douglas County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Franklin County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in GEARY, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Geary County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Jackson County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Jefferson County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in LYON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Lyon County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Marshall County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Morris County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Nemaha County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Osage County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Ottawa County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Pottawatomie County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Republic County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in RILEY, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Riley County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Shawnee County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Wabaunsee County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.

Drought in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Washington County continued from July's hot and dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into August. The drought worsened for the county through the first part of the month, but improved a little toward the end after a round of moderate to heavy rain brought much needed moisture to the area. As of this posting damage totals had not been received.