A prolonged period of dry weather, lingered drought conditions across most of Kansas during the month of April. An unusually dry period from May 2012 through January, 2013, kept an extreme drought (D3) going for most of Central and Southern Kansas. There was some improvement in the drought conditions towards the end of April, as spring showers with soaking rains occurred, which led to some improvement of the drought by the end of April.

Drought in RICE, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in BARTON, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in MARION, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills and Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April. Some improvement in the drought conditions did occur, as most locations across Southeast  Kansas saw near normal rainfall for the first time in almost nine months which led to the drought dropping to severe limits (D2) by the middle of the month.

Drought in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills and Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in RENO, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.  Wichita Mid Continent Airport actually reported rainfall amounts above normal for the month.

Drought in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in HARPER, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in CHASE, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012 and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in SALINE, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April.

Drought in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April. Some improvement in the drought conditions did occur, as most locations across Central Kansas saw near normal rainfall for the first time in almost nine months which led to the drought dropping to severe limits (D2) by the middle of the month.

Drought in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April. Some improvement in the drought conditions did occur, as most locations across South Central Kansas saw near normal rainfall for the first time in almost nine months which led to the drought dropping to severe limits (D2) by the middle of the month.

Drought in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April. Some improvement in the drought conditions did occur, as most locations across Central Kansas saw near normal rainfall for the first time in almost nine months which led to the drought dropping to severe limits (D2) by the middle of the month.

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

The severe drought (D2), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April. Dramatic improvement in the drought conditions did occur, as most locations across Southeast Kansas saw near normal rainfall for the second consecutive month. This is the first time in almost nine months that rainfall was above normal in sucessive months, which led to the drought dropping to moderate levels (D1) by the middle of the month.

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

The severe drought (D2), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of April. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May 2012, and continued through the month of March and into April. Dramatic improvement in the drought conditions did occur, as most locations across Southeast Kansas saw near normal rainfall for the second consecutive month. This is the first time in almost nine months that rainfall was above normal in sucessive months, which led to the drought dropping to moderate levels (D1) by the middle of the month.