Record-setting rainfall for southeast Kansas - How wet is it?
It has been quite some time since farmers in southeast Kansas have wished for rain. Just how wet has it been down in that corner of the state? Records have been broken and new ones have been set!
Just how much rain qualifies as a toad-strangler?
Are you familiar with the term "toad-strangler"? It means a very heavy rain - enough to strangle a toad. On May 15, several location in parts of eastern and central KS experienced this kind of rainfall event. Read more in this article from several Agronomy Extension specialists.
Kansas Mesonet adds a new tool for tracking days between rainfall events
The Kansas Mesonet is always working to expand its "toolbox" for Kansas farmers and other agricultural professionals. They have released a new feature that tracks the number of days since a rainfall event. This information will prove useful for monitoring the activation of chemicals, assessing crop performance, and more.
Summer is a great time to join the CoCoRaHS Network...because every drop counts!
When rain falls in Kansas during the summer, it's usually a big deal. You can measure and report this rainfall in your own backyard! To learn more about becoming a volunteer observer in Kansas, please read this article from Mary Knapp, Assistant State Climatologist for Kansas.
Join the CoCoRaHS Network...because every drop counts!
The weather community has its own March Madness event and it involves recruiting volunteer weather observers. CoCoRaHS, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, is a citizen-based project where observers measure and report precipitation at their homes or business using a standard, high-quality rain gauge. Learn more in this article! We need you!
Spring rainfall summary and the summer outlook for Kansas
This article examines the rainfall totals across Kansas during spring (March, April, and May) more closely. Statistics are provided for the different climate divisions and at the county level. The updated summer weather outlook for Kansas from the Climate Prediction Center is also discussed.
Rainfall in southwest Kansas this growing season ranks in the top five since 1895
The meteorological start of the 2023 growing season was on April 1. The average precipitation across southwest Kansas for this 4-month period is 16.29 inches which ranks as the 5th wettest April-July on record in that division, dating back to the start of official climate records in 1895.
Spring 2024 precipitation in Kansas: A tale of two extremes
March and April have featured sharp contrasts in precipitation amounts across Kansas. In this report, we examine precipitation totals and drought conditions across the state through the first two months of spring.
Average Precipitation Distribution: A Kansas Climate Primer
This article discusses the different precipitation patterns in Kansas. The change in average precipitation for different regions of Kansas is based on several factors, including topography and time of year. Learn more about how precipitation varies and why in this article.
Spring precipitation: A season of contrasts across Kansas in 2024
Meteorological spring 2024 began on March 1 and ended on May 31. Kansas's precipitation totals ranged from less than 1 inch to more than 20 inches. In this report, we examine the varied precipitation totals across the state during the past three months.