Welcome rainfall continued for the first part of July 2014, and continued off and on for the rest of the month, bringing drought relief to much of the region. The heavy rainfall continued off and on for much of the month, reducing or ending the drought in some locations.

Drought in HARPER, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought category dropping to a severe drought (D2) in July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought category dropping to a severe drought (D2) in July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-14 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavy rainfall during the last part of June into early July, led to the drought remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for July. The welcome rainfall fell in the beginning of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas. Wichita Mid Continent airport received 3.07 inches for the month which was near normal for the month.