The area of extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across southeast Arizona during June. Modest rain fell on the western perimeter of this area in mid June.

Drought in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across the southern halves of Graham and Greenlee Counties and the northeast two thirds of Cochise County in June. These dry conditions were exacerbated by very hot temperatures throughout the month. While modest rain fell over western parts of this drought area on the 15th and the 30th, little if any rain occurred elsewhere.   The effects of prolonged drought were manifested when the Gila River in Graham County ran dry for the first time in a number of years. Farmers have been relegated to using what little well water remains.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across the southern halves of Graham and Greenlee Counties and the northeast two thirds of Cochise County in June. These dry conditions were exacerbated by very hot temperatures throughout the month. While modest rain fell over western parts of this drought area on the 15th and the 30th, little if any rain occurred elsewhere. The effects of prolonged drought were manifested when the Gila River in Graham County ran dry for the first time in a number of years. Farmers have been relegated to using what little well water remains.

Drought in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across the southern halves of Graham and Greenlee Counties and the northeast two thirds of Cochise County in June. These dry conditions were exacerbated by very hot temperatures throughout the month. While modest rain fell over western parts of this drought area on the 15th and the 30th, little if any rain occurred elsewhere. The effects of prolonged drought were manifested when the Gila River in Graham County ran dry for the first time in a number of years. Farmers have been relegated to using what little well water remains.

Drought in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across the southern halves of Graham and Greenlee Counties and the northeast two thirds of Cochise County in June. These dry conditions were exacerbated by very hot temperatures throughout the month. While modest rain fell over western parts of this drought area on the 15th and the 30th, little if any rain occurred elsewhere. The effects of prolonged drought were manifested when the Gila River in Graham County ran dry for the first time in a number of years. Farmers have been relegated to using what little well water remains.

Drought in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across the southern halves of Graham and Greenlee Counties and the northeast two thirds of Cochise County in June. These dry conditions were exacerbated by very hot temperatures throughout the month. While modest rain fell over western parts of this drought area on the 15th and the 30th, little if any rain occurred elsewhere.  The effects of prolonged drought were manifested when the Gila River in Graham County ran dry for the first time in a number of years.  Farmers have been relegated to using what little well water remains.

Drought in DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) conditions persisted across the southern halves of Graham and Greenlee Counties and the northeast two thirds of Cochise County in June. These dry conditions were exacerbated by very hot temperatures throughout the month. While modest rain fell over western parts of this drought area on the 15th and the 30th, little if any rain occurred elsewhere. The effects of prolonged drought were manifested when the Gila River in Graham County ran dry for the first time in a number of years. Farmers have been relegated to using what little well water remains.