Drought advisory for Washington
7/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Washington
Adams County, WA
Asotin County, WA
Benton County, WA
Chelan County, WA
Clallam County, WA
Clark County, WA
Columbia County, WA
Cowlitz County, WA
Douglas County, WA
Ferry County, WA
Franklin County, WA
Garfield County, WA
Grant County, WA
Grays Harbor County, WA
Island County, WA
Jefferson County, WA
King County, WA
Kitsap County, WA
Kittitas County, WA
Klickitat County, WA
Lewis County, WA
Lincoln County, WA
Mason County, WA
Okanogan County, WA
Pacific County, WA
Pend Oreille County, WA
Pierce County, WA
San Juan County, WA
Skagit County, WA
Skamania County, WA
Snohomish County, WA
Spokane County, WA
Stevens County, WA
Thurston County, WA
Wahkiakum County, WA
Walla Walla County, WA
Whatcom County, WA
Whitman County, WA
Yakima County, WA
Start Date: 7/5/2023
- End Date: 6/30/2024
The statewide drought advisory for Washington state declared in June 2023 remained in effect. October through December, the first quarter of the water year, was the sixth driest in Washington history, tied with 1933. December 2023 was the third warmest December on record for Washington state.
Department of Ecology, State of Washington, Feb 1, 2024
Washington's Department of Ecology issued a drought advisory for the entire state due to continuing high temperatures and very dry conditions. Water conservation and wise water use is recommended.
KUOW 94.9 FM (Seattle, Wash.), July 5, 2023
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