The extreme to exceptional drought officially persisted across western Colorado through the month of September.  However, periods of rainfall reduced the usage of water across the area, while decreasing the risk of wildfires.  See the October 2002 Storm Data publication for a continuation of the drought in western Colorado.

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY