A series of Pacific storms moved across the region in May and occasionally absorbed remnants of tropical moisture which produced significant precipitation over the area. As a result, drought conditions across western Colorado improved dramatically by the end of the month.

Drought in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category in the western portion of the zone to the moderate category by the end of the month. The eastern portion of the zone improved from moderate drought conditions to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category that existed in the western portion of the zone to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the moderate category by the end of the month.

Drought in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the moderate category by the end of the month.

Drought in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the moderate category by the end of the month.

Drought in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the moderate category by the end of the month.

Drought in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category in the southern portion of the zone to the moderate category by the end of the month.  The northern portion of the zone improved from moderate drought conditions to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the moderate category by the end of the month.

Drought in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the moderate or better categories by the end of the month.

Drought in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the moderate to severe categories to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.

Drought in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 01-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-15 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Monthly precipitation totals of 2 to 3 times above normal improved drought conditions from the severe category to the abnormally dry category by the end of the month.