According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 14% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 13% in the Moderate Drought category, and 15.4% of Colorado is Abnormally Dry. The map featured above shows the drought conditions on August 29.
As of August 28, cumulative precipitation in the Colorado River watershed was tracking at 100% of average and the South Platte River watershed was tracking at 93% of average.
Denver Water’s supply reservoir contents as of May 30 are represented in the table below.
Reservoir | Percent Full: Current | Percent Full: Historical Median |
---|---|---|
Antero | 100% | 100% |
Eleven Mile | 102% | 102% |
Cheesman | 97% | 94% |
Marston | 73% | 62% |
Strontia Springs | 89% | 93% |
Chatfield | 92% | 56% |
Dillon | 98% | 98% |
Gross | 49% | 83% |
Ralston | 80% | 87% |
Meadow Creek | 68% | 75% |
The district will continue to work with Denver Water on monitoring the watersheds and will provide updates to our customers through our website and social media channels.