Extreme to exceptional drought conditions continued throughout western Colorado during the month of August. Surges of monsoon moisture resulted in occasional rainfall which brought minor relief to portions of Colorado.  Water restrictions were in place across much of the area. The persistent drought conditions continued a heightened risk for wildfires and caused problems for agricultural interests. See the September 2002 Storm Data publication for a continuation on the drought in western Colorado.

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-AUG-02 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY