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Current U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions for Utah

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is updated each Thursday to show the location and intensity of drought across the country. This map shows drought conditions across Utah using a five-category system, from Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to Exceptional Drought (D4). The USDM is a joint effort of the National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA, and NOAA. Learn more.

The following state-specific drought impacts were compiled by the National Drought Mitigation Center. While these impacts are not exhaustive, they can help provide a clearer picture of drought in Utah. 

D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Dryland crops are struggling
  • Water for cattle is limited
93.0
of UT
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Soil moisture is low; winter wheat germination is poor
  • Feed for cattle is limited
  • Springs are drying
82.0
of UT
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture and water is inadequate for cattle; ranching management practices change
  • Air quality is poor; dust is a problem
  • Streams and ponds are dry
33.0
of UT
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Fire danger increases; fire bans on public land are implemented
  • Native vegetation is stressed
  • Streamflow is low
1.0
of UT
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Fire restrictions increase
  • Irrigation water allotments are cut
0.0
of UT
(D4)
D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Dryland crops are struggling
  • Water for cattle is limited
97.4
of UT
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Soil moisture is low; winter wheat germination is poor
  • Feed for cattle is limited
  • Springs are drying
87.1
of UT
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture and water is inadequate for cattle; ranching management practices change
  • Air quality is poor; dust is a problem
  • Streams and ponds are dry
38.9
of UT
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Fire danger increases; fire bans on public land are implemented
  • Native vegetation is stressed
  • Streamflow is low
1.0
of UT
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Fire restrictions increase
  • Irrigation water allotments are cut
0.0
of UT
(D4)
D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Dryland crops are struggling
  • Water for cattle is limited
99.3
of UT
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Soil moisture is low; winter wheat germination is poor
  • Feed for cattle is limited
  • Springs are drying
96.3
of UT
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture and water is inadequate for cattle; ranching management practices change
  • Air quality is poor; dust is a problem
  • Streams and ponds are dry
53.4
of UT
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Fire danger increases; fire bans on public land are implemented
  • Native vegetation is stressed
  • Streamflow is low
3.9
of UT
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Fire restrictions increase
  • Irrigation water allotments are cut
0.0
of UT
(D4)
2.7 Million
people in Utah are affected by drought
29
counties with USDA disaster designations
9th
wettest January was in 2023, over the past 129 years
9th
wettest year to date was in 2023, over the past 129 years

Explore Drought Conditions by City and County

Summary

View up-to-date drought conditions down to the city and county level, including temperature, and precipitation conditions, key drought indicators, outlooks, historical conditions, and water supply, agriculture, and public health maps.

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Drought in Utah from 2000–Present

The U.S. Drought Monitor started in 2000. Since 2000, the longest duration of drought (D1–D4) in Utah lasted 288 weeks beginning on April 3, 2001, and ending on October 3, 2006. The most intense period of drought occurred the week of  January 19, 2021, where D4 affected 69.99% of Utah land.

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a national map released every Thursday, showing parts of the U.S. that are in drought. The USDM relies on drought experts to synthesize the best available data and work with local observers to interpret the information. The USDM also incorporates ground truthing and information about how drought is affecting people, via a network of more than 450 observers across the country, including state climatologists, National Weather Service staff, Extension agents, and hydrologists. Learn more.

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