Dry conditions early in the month led to the drought continuing across the area for the first week of June.  Welcome rainfall began to occur during the middle part of the month, and continued for the rest of the month, bringing drought relief to much of the region.  The heavy rainfall continued for much of the month, reducing or ending the drought in some locations.  The dry spring was too late to help the wheat crop, but hindered the wheat harvest, as the wet fields late in the month made for a slow harvest.  Eight to 10 inch rainfall amounts were common, with Wichita, Kansas reporting the third wettest June on record, with 10.46 inches.

Drought in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in BARTON, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.  Chanute Airport recorded 8.05 inches, which was 2 inches above normal.

Drought in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in HARPER, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.

Drought in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in SALINE, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.  Salina Airport recorded 8.19 inches, which was almost 4 inches above normal.

Drought in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in CHASE, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.  Wichita Mid Continent Airport received 10.46 inches, which was 5 inches above normal.  This was the 3rd wettest June on record.

Drought in RENO, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in RICE, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to severe (D2) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the extreme drought (D3) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.

Drought in MARION, KANSAS
From 01-JUN-14 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

A dry start to the month of June, led to most of the county remaining in the severe drought (D2) category for the first week of June. Welcome rainfall fell in the middle of the month and continued until the end of the month, bringing much needed relief to drought stricken areas.  This led to the drought category dropping to moderate (D1) by the end of the month.  Rainfall amounts by the end of the month actually climbed well above normal for the first time in calendar year 2014.