Several locations saw improvement from Extreme (D3) Drought by the end of August. Extreme drought remained for a small portion of Bourbon County. Severe (D2) Drought conditions lingered across portions southeastern Kansas through the end of August. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 4 inches with localized 5 to 7 inch amounts occurred during the month allowing for improvement of drought conditions over southeastern Kansas during the month. Across southeastern Kansas Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2) drought lingered in some areas with Moderate (D1) Drought and Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions areas continuing in others.  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 CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Periods of heavy rainfall through the month allowed Extreme (D3) Drought improve leaving Severe (D2) Drought in only the northeastern most portions of the county with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) Drought or Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions in August. 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-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 750.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Periods of heavy rainfall through the month allowed Severe (D2) Drought to decrease in the county. This left a small area of Moderate (D1) in the northeastern corner of the county and the remainder of the county in Abnormally Dry (D0) Conditions.  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 loss estimates from the beginning of July 2023 are included in this report.

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

Periods of heavy rainfall through the month allowed Extreme (D3) Drought to decrease to only the eastern most portions of the county with the remainder of the county in Severe (D2) Drought in August. 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.