Kearney County stays drought-free into late October

October 24, 2026

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Kearney County drought coverage remained at zero percent for the week of October 20-26, 2026, extending the complete relief achieved by early October after the severe mid-summer dry spell.¹ The sustained clearing reflects the August and September rainfall that ended the drought that had run through July.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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