Drought emergency in Jefferson County, Oregon
3/28/2024 1:13:32 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Jefferson County, OR
Start Date: 3/27/2024
- End Date: 12/31/2024
Jefferson County commissioners declared a local drought disaster and embarked on the process of requesting a state drought emergency declaration for the fifth consecutive year. Water supplies were low as Wickiup Reservoir held 152,504 acre-feet of water, compared to the historical average of 186,995 acre-feet at this time of year. The North Unit and Three Sisters irrigation districts were warning of more shortages and potential shutoffs in 2024.
KTVZ-TV NewsChannel 21 (Redmond, Ore.), March 27, 2024
Sources
