A prolonged period of dry weather continued the drought conditions across most of Kansas during the month of January. An unusually dry period from May through November kept an extreme 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 January. Most areas saw little if any rainfall during the month, which led to the drought actually getting worse across South Central Kansas during the beginning of January.

Drought in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Some welcome rainfall occurred towards the end of the month, which led to the first above normal precipitation month in eight months.

Drought in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. The drought intensified during the end of the month to an exceptional drought (D4), as little if any rainfall occurred during the month. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. The drought intensified during the end of the month to an exceptional drought (D4), as little if any rainfall occurred during the month. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. The drought intensified during the end of the month to an exceptional drought (D4), as little if any rainfall occurred during the month. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in BARTON, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of January across Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur during the middle of the month, leading to rainfall amounts a little below normal.

Drought in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of January across South Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur during the middle of the month, leading to rainfall amounts a little below normal.

Drought in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in SALINE, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Some welcome rainfall did occur in the middle of the month which led to precipitation for the month near normal.

Drought in RENO, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of January across South Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur during the middle of the month, leading to rainfall amounts a little below normal.

Drought in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Some welcome rainfall occurred towards the end of the month, leading to the first above normal precipitation month in almost eight months.

Drought in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Some welcome rainfall occurred towards the end of the month, leading to the first above normal precipitation month in almost eight months.

Drought in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Chanute Regional Airport picked up almost 2 inches of rainfall towards the end of the month, leading to the first above normal precipitation month in almost eight months.

Drought in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Some welcome rainfall occurred towards the end of the month, leading to the first above normal precipitation month in almost eight months.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. The drought intensified during the end of the month to an exceptional drought (D4), as little if any rainfall occurred during the month. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of January across South Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur during the middle of the month, leading to rainfall amounts a little below normal.

Drought in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in MARION, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in CHASE, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the nineth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. Wichita Mid Continent Airport recorded some welcome rainfall during the middle of the month, with precipitation falling 0.26 inches below normal for the month. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in HARPER, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of January across South Central Kansas. Some welcome rainfall did occur during the middle of the month, leading to rainfall amounts a little below normal.

Drought in RICE, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of January. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of December and into January. This is the ninth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.