While some locations saw improvement from Extreme (D3) Drought by the end of July Extreme drought remained for portions of Bourbon and Crawford Counties. Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded across portions southeastern Kansas through the end of July. What rainfall occurred during the month provided little improvement for drought conditions with some areas deteriorating over southeastern Kansas during the month. Across southeastern Kansas Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2) drought expanded or persisted with Moderate (D1) Drought areas making up the remainder of the area. The primary impacts of the drought occurred in the agricultural communities. Hay growth was impacted along with reports of crop and vegetation impacts due to limited soil and surface moisture, dry stock ponds and low flows on some streams and rivers. Final reports of damages will be placed in the last month the drought occurred in the counties impacted in 2023.

Drought in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Limited periods of rainfall through the month allowed Extreme (D3) Drought to slightly decrease over parts of Bourbon County in July. Impacts across the region continue over larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

No significant rainfall occurred through the month which allowed for expansion of Severe (D2) Drought across the region through the month of July. The US Drought Monitor indicated the Severe (D2) Drought expanded southward across the north eastern three fourths of the county with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) Drought. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

No significant rainfall occurred through the month which allowed for expansion of Extreme (D3) Drought back into the county through the month of July. The US Drought Monitor indicated the Extreme (D2) Drought expanded across the northeastern corner of the county with the remainder of the county in Severe (D2) Drought. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.