Drought — Yuma County, Colorado

2022-08-01 to 2022-08-31 · Yuma County, Colorado

Event narrative

Precipitation for the month ranged from half an inch to four inches, with the highest amounts around the Wray area. This was two inches below to an inch above normal. Normal precipitation amounts range from two to three inches.

Wider weather episode

The drought status for Yuma County did not change during the month. D2 Severe and D3 Extreme Drought conditions continued for the northeast part of the county. Up to four inches of rain fell, with the highest amounts in the Wray area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053807. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.