There was a dramatic improve in the drought in this part of the state due to the abundant rainfall.  The western edge of the D4 Exceptional Drought shifted eastward to a Decatur and Greeley County line.  Rainfall amounts ranged from 3-15 inches, with the highest amounts in Rawlins County.

Drought in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 30-MAY-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall amounts ranged from 6-10 inches for the month.  This was four to five inches above the normal amount of two to four inches.

Drought in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall amounts ranged from four to eight inches for the month.  This was one to five inches above the normal amount of two to three inches for the month.

Drought in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall amounts ranged from four to six inches for the month.  This was one to five inches above the normal amount of two to three inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from 5-15 inches for the month.  This was 1-11 inches above the normal amount of 3-4 inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from four to eight inches for the month.  This was one to four inches above the normal amount of two to four inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from three to six inches for the month.  This was near normal to two inches above the normal amount of two to four inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from three to five inches for the month.  This was near normal to two inches above the normal amount of two to three inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from 6-10 inches for the month.  This was one to six inches above the normal amount of three to four inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from four to eight inches for the month.  This was near normal to four inches above the normal amount of three to four inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from three to seven inches for the month.  This was near normal to three inches above the normal amount of three to four inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from four to eight inches for the month.  This was near normal to four inches above the normal amount of three to four inches for the month.

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

Rainfall amounts ranged from three to eight inches for the month.  This was near normal to four inches above the normal amount of three to four inches for the month.

Drought in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 30-MAY-23 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall amounts ranged from five to eight inches for the month.  This was three to five inches above the normal amount of two to three inches for the month.