Drought Information Statement for Tri-State Area 
Valid July 5, 2025
Issued By: NWS Goodland, Kansas
Contact Information: nws.goodland@noaa.gov
This product will be updated by the 5th of each month or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Precipitation amounts varied across the area in June. Above normal precipitation in northern areas (northern Yuma County Colorado into southwest Nebraska) resulted in drought improvement. However, below normal precipitation in other parts of Colorado (southern Yuma into Kit Carson) resulted in drought worsening. 
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for High Plains

Drought intensity and Extent by County

D2 (Severe): Hitchcock, Red Willow, Norton.

D1 (Moderate): Yuma, Kit Carson, Rawlins, Sheridan, Graham.

D0 (Dry): Dundy, Cheyenne KS, Sherman, Thomas, Logan, Gove. 



Recent Change in Drought Intensity
Link to the latest 4-week change map for CONUS
4 Week Drought Monitor Class Change. 

Drought Worsened: parts of Yuma and Kit Carson. 

No Change: areas in gray.

Drought Improved: northern Yuma into Dundy and Hitchcock. Greeley and Wichita.

June Precipitation

May-June Precipitation

April-May-June Precipitation

Monthly Precipitation Outlook: July 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Below normal precipitation favored for eastern parts of the area, near normal elsewhere.



 June 2025

Seasonal Precipitation Outlook: July-Aug-Sept 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Below normal precipitation favored for the entire area.




Monthly Drought Outlook: July 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook 
No changes expected in July. 



Seasonal Drought Outlook: July-Sept 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook 
No changes expected through September. 



Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Hydrologic Impacts 
There are no known impacts at this time

Agricultural Impacts
USDA Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here
USDA Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here

Fire Hazard Impacts
Fuels are currently not conducive for fire growth. 
Other Impacts : There are no known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information.

Contact Information 
For feedback, comments, questions specific to the Drought Information Statement please reach out to:
nws.goodland@noaa.gov