Drought Information Statement for Tri-State Area 
Valid August 5, 2025
Issued By: NWS Goodland, Kansas
Contact Information: nws.goodland@noaa.gov
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Severe Drought continues to impact the McCook-Oberlin-Norton areas, with Moderate Drought in the immediate surrounding areas. 
Some improvements elsewhere. 
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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, Decatur, Norton.

D1 (Moderate): Rawlins, Sheridan, Graham.

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


Comments
Severe Drought continues to impact the McCook-Oberlin-Norton areas, with Moderate Drought in the immediate surrounding areas. 
Abnormally Dry or no drought elsewhere. 

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

Drought Worsened: none. 

No Change: areas in gray.

Drought Improved: northeast Colorado, parts of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.
Comments
No changes noted in the Severe or Moderate drought areas. 
Some improvements elsewhere. 

July Precipitation

June-July Precipitation

May-June-July Precipitation

Monthly Precipitation Outlook: August 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Comments:
Below normal precipitation slightly favored in western areas (brown shading). 
Equal chances for above, below or near normal elsewhere. 




Seasonal Precipitation Outlook: Aug-Sep-Oct 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Comments
Below normal slightly favored for the entire area. 




Monthly Drought Outlook: August 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 
Comments
August outlook shows drought persisting and some slight expansion westward possible.



Seasonal Drought Outlook: August-October 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 
Comments
Outlook shows drought persisting or expanding through October.  



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