Worst Drought in Arizona Since 2002
The latest drought numbers were released today (Nov 19th), and they are not good.
Currently, 32.8% of Arizona is in Exceptional Drought, which is the highest level of drought. Another 51.9% is classified as Extreme Drought. These are the worst drought numbers the state has seen since July 2002.
Currently, Phoenix Sky Harbor is sitting 2.27" below average for rainfall this year, but other locations are doing far worse. Tucson is 6.49" below average for the year (~38% of average), and Flagstaff is down 10.07"!
With La Nina in place, the latest long-term forecasts for this winter call for dry and warm conditions overall.
The latest drought numbers were released today (Nov 19th), and they are not good.
Currently, 32.8% of Arizona is in Exceptional Drought, which is the highest level of drought. Another 51.9% is classified as Extreme Drought. These are the worst drought numbers the state has seen since July 2002.
Currently, Phoenix Sky Harbor is sitting 2.27" below average for rainfall this year, but other locations are doing far worse. Tucson is 6.49" below average for the year (~38% of average), and Flagstaff is down 10.07"!
With La Nina in place, the latest long-term forecasts for this winter call for dry and warm conditions overall.