Drought in Northern San Joaquin Valley, California

For the month of April, the U.S. Drought Monitor degraded the majority of Zone 19 to extreme drought (D3) with the far western border of the zone remaining in severe drought (D2). Drought impacts include but are not limited too: agriculture, water supplies, recreation, and ecosystems.

Interior northern California is still experiencing widespread drought. Impacts from the relatively dry start to the calendar year have started to become evident across interior Northern California. Much of the region has increased the severity of the drought conditions with only the Delta remaining unchanged in drought level declaration for the month of March. Many local and regional, as well as state-wide restrictions continue with plans for increased restrictions forthcoming. Agricultural surface water deliveries are already scheduled to be significantly reduced. The state-wide drought declaration by governor Gavin Newsom also continues. Mandatory water restrictions are in place on outdoor water use for all Californians with possible fines to violators.