Severe to extreme drought conditions were the norm across western Colorado through the month of July. A small portion of the central and northern mountain ranges in western Colorado remained in moderate drought conditions through the month, but even that area deteriorated by the end of the month. Agriculture, hydrologic and fire concerns were all heightened across the region. However, by the end of the month the Southwest Monsoon was beginning to show some of promise of relief. Thunderstorms, some with heavy rain and flooding, became more widespread across the southern and central portion of the area by the end of the month.

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged across the central Yampa River basin.

Drought in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to moderate drought conditions remained unchanged across the upper Yampa River basin.

Drought in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to moderate drought conditions remained unchanged across the zone.

Drought in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged across the Grand Valley through July.

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions expanded across the central Colorado River basin in western Colorado through July.

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Moderate drought conditions remained unchanged across the Eagle County portion of the zone through July, while the Garfield County portion of the zone deteriorated to severe drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Moderate to severe drought conditions at the beginning of the month deteriorated to  severe drought conditions across the entire zone by the end of July.

Drought in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Moderate drought conditions across the western portion of the zone deteriorated to severe drought conditions by the end of the month.  Moderate drought conditions remained unchanged through July across the eastern portion of the zone.

Drought in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged over the region of the Uncompahgre and Gunnison River basins through July.

Drought in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged over the West Elk and northern Sawatch Mountain ranges through the month of July.

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions expanded across most of the Flat Top Mountains through the month of July.

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to extreme drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought conditions remained unchanged through the month of July.

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions expanded eastward across the area through the month of July.

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought conditions remained unchanged across the lower Yampa River basin.