Drought Information Statement for Tri-State Area 
Valid September 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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Above normal rain in August results in elimination of drought in the Tri State area. 
Some signals that drought may develop in northeast Colorado by November. 

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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

D0 (Dry): Red Willow, Decatur, Norton, Wichita. 


Comments
Due to above normal rainfall in August, no drought is currently indicated in the Tri State area. 

Some abnormally dry areas persist. 
        Star is centered on Goodland in all following maps. 

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

Drought Worsened: a small area of abnormally dry conditions in Wichita County, Kansas. 

No Change: none.

Drought Improved: areas in green, including parts of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.
Comments
Improvements of up to two categories due to above normal rain in August.
 


August Precipitation - Tri-State Area
Actual precipitation amounts in August ranged from 2” to 6”, highest amounts in blue. 
August precipitation compared to normal shows above normal in most of the area (green shading). 

August Precipitation - Local Highlight
Comments
3” to 7” of rain was reported in Hitchcock, Red Willow, Rawlins, Decatur and Norton counties in August. 
Drought improvement of up to 2 categories in this area compared to last month. 
Data courtesy of CoCoRaHS.

Monthly Precipitation Outlook: September 2025
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Comments:
Above normal precipitation slightly favored in in most areas in September. 
Equal chances for above, below or near normal in northeast Colorado. 




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




Monthly Drought Outlook: September 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
September outlook shows drought removal likely in remaining areas.



Seasonal Drought Outlook: September-November 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 development likely in northeast Colorado by November.



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 in most locations, though they are mixed in northeast Colorado where conditions have been drier. 
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