The entire state of Utah is experiencing the effects of drought right now.

The latest informational report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 100% of the state is abnormally dry and nearly 76% is in severe drought. The map also shows that a little more than 15% in Utah is in extreme drought.

Drought is often called a creeping disaster. The start and end of a drought are often difficult to define. Because of this, the Division of Water Resources works with the Utah Climate Center , the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and federal partners to hold water condition webinars.

Utah’s reservoir levels are showing a drastic decline. Since June 1, the state has drawn down reservoirs at a rate more than double the normal rate. This is due to increased demand, lower-than-normal

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