August ended with yet another bout of precipitation, offering up a total of nearly 2 inches of rainfall in Hays in the normally arid month.

The Kansas State Ag Research Center reported an overnight rainfall of 0.35 inches, with other reports in the county ranging from 0.07 to 0.94 inches.

The most significant rain in the county fell south of Hays, with Russell County reporting gauge readings of 2.18 inches and 1.65 inches in the western part of the county.

There were reports of a short-lived hailstorm south of Hays, as well as several small power outages.

The front hit Ellsworth County with the most rain, with reports ranging from 1.95 inches to 3.38 inches.

While there is a slight chance of more showers late today, the skies look to be mostly clear until Thursday, according to the extended forecast.