Extreme (D3) Drought conditions improved across portions southeastern Kansas through the end of May. Beneficial rainfall allowed drought conditions to improve over most of southeastern Kansas during the month. Across southeastern Kansas Extreme (D3) drought was removed  thanks to several rounds of rainfall. Severe (D2) Drought persisted however with Moderate (D1) to Abnormally Dry (D0) around the Severe Drought areas. 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-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month proved beneficial for much of the county improving from Extreme (D3) Drought, though drought conditions remained across the region through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the southern half of the county as remaining in Severe (D2) Drought 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. Early spring 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-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month proved beneficial for much of the county improving from Extreme (D3) Drought, though drought conditions remained across the region through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the northern half of the county as remaining in Severe (D2) Drought 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. Early spring 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-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.60M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month proved beneficial for much of the county improving from Extreme (D3) Drought, though drought conditions remained across the region through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated that most of the county remained in Moderate (D1) Drought with the southeastern part of the county in Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to end the month. 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. Early spring crop and vegetation growth showed signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop loss estimates from the beginning of January 2023 are included in this report though changes may occur when the drought ends and final loses are assessed.