A prolonged period of dry weather continued the drought conditions across most of Kansas during the month of September. An unusually dry period from May through August kept an exteme drought (D3) going for most of Southern Kansas. Portions of Central Kansas continued to stay very dry, with exceptional drought (D4) conditions for most of the month of September.  Most areas saw some rainfall towards the end of the month, with a significant rainfall bringing almost one to two inches to most locations duirng the last week of September, which led to some gradual improvement over portions of the Flint Hills and Southeast Kansas, from an exceptional drought to an extreme drought.

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

The exceptional drought (D4), continued across the Flint Hills and Southeast Kansas during the first part of the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.  This also led to the drought level dropping to extreme (D3) levels by the end of the month.

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

The exceptional drought (D4), continued across Southeast Kansas during the first part of the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.  This also led to the drought level dropping to extreme (D3) levels by the end of the month.

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

The exceptional drought (D4), continued across South Central Kansas during the first part of the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.  This also led to the drought level dropping to extreme (D3) levels by the end of the month.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas and the Flint Hills. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

The severe drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills and Southeast Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The severe drought (D3), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.

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

The severe drought (D3), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

The severe drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills and Southeast Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas and the Flint Hills during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The exceptional drought (D4), continued across Southeast Kansas during the first part of the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.  This also led to the drought level dropping to extreme (D3) levels by the end of the month.

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

The exceptional drought (D4), continued across Southeast Kansas during the first part of the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.  This also led to the drought level dropping to extreme (D3) levels by the end of the month.

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

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with the Wichita Mid Continent Airport picking up an inch rainfall on the 25th of September, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

The severe drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September.  Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up an inch to an inch and half of rainfall, but rainfall totals were still a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September  across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of September across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur late in the month with some areas picking up almost an inch and a quarter of rain (1.25 in.). But rainfall amounts were still almost a half an inch below normal.

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

The exceptional drought (D4), continued across Southeast Kansas during the first part of the month of September. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of August and into September. Some welcome rainfall did return to the region by the end of the month, with some areas picking up over two inches of rainfall, which actually led to above normal rainfall amounts for the first time since April of 2012.  This also led to the drought level dropping to extreme (D3) levels by the end of the month.