Extreme to exceptional drought conditions prevailed across western Colorado in June, with a significant negative impact on agricultural interests and the recreation industry.  By early June, many streams and rivers were already running too low to support rafting and kayaking, while most seasonal streams had become dry.  Water rationing and other water conservation measures were enacted in some municipalities. The persistent drought increased the potential for major wildfires. See the July 2002 Storm Data publication for a continuation report on the drought in western Colorado.

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUN-02 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL