Dry conditions continued across all of the central plains through the month of September. Drought monitor for the central plains indicated that all of east central and north central Kansas reached D4 (Exceptional Drought) conditions, while far northeast Kansas reached D2 to D3 (Severe to Extreme Drought).  Dry conditions through the month caused the drought to be either steady-state or actually worsen in some locations.

Drought in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Shawnee County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) and D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Wabaunsee County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) and D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Washington County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) to D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in CLAY, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Clay County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Anderson County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought slightly improved for the county through most of the month, as average to slightly above average total precipitation fell across east central Kansas throughout the month. The month started with D4 (exceptional) drought conditions and ended with the county in D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in BROWN, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Brown County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) to D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Cloud County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) and D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Coffee County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought slightly improved for the county through most of the month, as average to slightly above average total precipitation fell across east central Kansas throughout the month. The month started with D4 (exceptional) drought conditions and ended with the county in D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Franklin County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought slightly improved for the county through most of the month, however below average total precipitation fell across northeast and east central Kansas throughout the month. The month started with D4 (exceptional) drought conditions and ended with the county in D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Dickinson County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) and D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

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

Drought conditions across Douglas County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought slightly improved for the county through most of the month, however below average total precipitation fell across northeast and east central Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) and D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in GEARY, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Geary County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) and D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Jefferson County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Jackson County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in LYON, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Lyon County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. Although Emporia received above normal rainfall amounts for the month the drought was persistent for the county. The month started and ended with D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Marshall County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) to D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Morris County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D3 (extreme) and D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Nemaha County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) to D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Osage County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. Although Emporia received above normal rainfall amounts for the month the drought was persistent for the county. The month started and ended wit D3 (extreme) to D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Ottawa County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D4 (exceptional) drought conditions.

Drought in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Pottawatomie County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) to D3 (extreme) drought conditions.

Drought in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Republic County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe) drought conditions.

Drought in RILEY, KANSAS
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions across Riley County continued from August's dry weather, as the arid conditions continued into September. The drought was persistent for the county through most of the month, as below average total precipitation fell across northeast Kansas throughout the month. The month started and ended with D2 (severe).