Parts of southeast Kansas are still in the worst category of drought.

According to this week's report from the U.S. Drought Monitor, Elk and Chautauqua Counties are experiencing the worst drought in the state. While there has been some recent improvement, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says there's still a long way to go.

The City of Sedan is still in Stage Three of their water emergency and according to officials, the lake level has once again resumed a steady drop. More than 3,500 people in Chautauqua County are being affected by the drought, but thanks to resident's efforts, water use in Sedan has gone down about 30% since Stage Three began.