Drought — Yuma County, Colorado

2022-05-10 to 2022-05-31 · Yuma County, Colorado

Event narrative

Precipitation for the month ranged from two to five inches. This was up to three inches above normal. Normal precipitation amounts range from two to three inches. Despite the above normal precipitation, the drought status worsened for the county.

Wider weather episode

Yuma County Drought status declined from D1 Abnormally Dry to D2 Severe Drought during the month. Precipitation for the month ranged from two to five inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1028476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.