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A look at how heavy rain affected the Kansas drought

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The overall drought picture across Kansas looks a little different after several inches of rain.

Last week, 3.92% of the state was in extreme drought, the areas shaded in red; 31.96% was in severe drought, the areas shaded in dark gold; and 76.84% was in moderate drought, the tan color.

A look at how heavy rain affected the Kansas drought
Kansas drought conditions on Oct. 29, 2024. (KSN News Image)

This week, all the red is gone. The areas in severe drought dropped from 31.96% to 11.41% of the state, and the areas in moderate drought dropped from 76.84% to 53.69%

Kansas drought conditions on Nov. 5, 2024. (KSN News Image)
Kansas drought conditions on Nov. 5, 2024. (KSN News Image)

The areas that changed from tan to yellow, like Wichita, are now considered “abnormally dry.”

The KSN Storm Track 3 Team says more rain is forecast. Click here to get the details.

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