Utah Now the only US State with Unwanted Drought Situation

Southwest Utah drought: 'A real possibility' for state of emergency, governor says

Utah now the only US state with unwanted drought situation

Virtually all of Utah is now in drought for the first time in nearly three years, and it stands out, nationally.

Utah is the only US state to be 100% in drought

If anyone needs any further convincing that things are dry out there, on Thursday, Utah became the only state in the country to be 100% under drought.

Nearly all of Utah in severe to moderate drought

With the peak of summer ahead, state water officials are planning for hot, dry weather driving up demand. They said that with drought conditions persisting across the state, using water wisely is more important than ever. Storms in the southern part of the state have improved the situation, while drought conditions have worsened in the northern part of the state. Overall, 91% of the state remains in moderate to severe drought. “Temperatures have…

Most of Utah now in severe or moderate drought

The France Canyon Fire burns outside of Bryce Canyon National Park on June 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service) Drought conditions across Utah continue to worsen, which officials say is leading to lower reservoir levels, heightened fire risk and an increased demand for water.  The state experienced unusually high spring temperatures and an average (in some areas, below average) snowpack, which led to a quick runoff season.  Now, wit…