Drought Information Statement for Utah and Uinta County, WY Valid June 10, 2025 Issued By: National Weather Service Salt Lake City, UT Contact Information: nws.saltlakecity@noaa.gov This product will be updated July 10, 2025 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/SLC/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates for regional drought status updates. Extreme (D3) drought conditions continue across Washington and southern Iron County. Extreme (D3) drought conditions will persist across this area through the next month, with expansion of severe to extreme (D2 to D3) drought likely across central and southern Utah over the next 1 to 2 months. With drought conditions persisting or worsening, the potential for significant wildfire is above normal across portions of southern Utah through July. 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Drought intensity and Extent D4 (Exceptional Drought): None. D3 (Extreme Drought): Washington and southern Iron County. D2 (Severe Drought): Southwestern Tooele, most of Juab, western Millard, western Beaver, most of Iron, central Garfield, Kane, portions of Piute, Wayne, Emery Counties. D1 (Moderate Drought): Southern Box Elder, most of Tooele, much of southern and eastern Utah. D0: (Abnormally Dry): Remainder of Utah and Uinta County with the exception of the Wasatch Range. Precipitation Precipitation averaged well above normal across southwestern Utah and portions of east central Utah over the last 30 days. Temperature Temperatures have averaged well above normal over the 7 day period ending June 6. Temperatures also averaged above normal for the 30 day period ending June 6. Summary of Impacts Hydrologic Impacts Water Supply forecast across southwestern Utah remain less than 35% of average for the April-July runoff period per the latest Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) June 1, 2025 official forecast. The Sevier River at Hatch, Santa Clara, and Coal Creek forecast ranks within the top five lowest water volumes on record. Agricultural Impacts Ranchers in Carbon and Emery County report the driest conditions in 20 years. Pastures are providing little to no feed. Supplemental feeding is required to maintain livestock condition. Little to no water is requiring ranchers to haul water to herds. Wind erosion is kicking up extensive dust. There has been very little to no new plant growth on the rangeland below 6500 feet elevation. Plant stress and insect infestation have also been reported. Farmers in Uinta County, WY report poor crop conditions with heavy degree of loss of yield potential. Plants/crops are stressed and water regulations are in effect. Ranchers in Uinta County, WY report pastures are providing marginal feed; supplemental feeding is required. Animals are stressed and some livestock mortality has occurred. Fire Hazard Impacts Fire restrictions are in effect for portions of southern Utah including unincorporated Garfield, Kane, and Washington Counties. Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information. Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Most reservoirs in northern and higher elevation areas of central Utah are 80-100% full, with reservoirs in the Uintas and in Rich County closer to 70% full. Lower elevation reservoirs in central Utah are averaging between 35-50% full. Across southern Utah, Washington County reservoirs are 60-84% full, with many other reservoirs in southern Utah averaging between 30 and 50% full. Fire Hazard Impacts The significant wildland fire potential outlook for June and July continues to indicate above normal fire activity across southern Utah. This will be heavily influenced on the timing and intensity of the monsoon as we head into July. Seven Day Precipitation Forecast After a cooler, more active period, a drier, warmer trend is expected over the next seven days. Long-Range Outlooks The monthly outlook for precipitation across southeastern Utah tilted toward above normal, though this was heavily influenced by a storm early in the month. The monthly outlook for temperatures across the region tilt toward above normal temperatures. Drought Outlook The 3 month drought outlook continues to show drought persisting across much of southern and western Utah.