Skip to content
CapRadio

CapRadio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • topics
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Race and Equity
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Eclectic
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
  • Environment
  •  

Drought: Water Supplies 'Alarmingly Low'

  •  Ed Joyce 
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Sacramento, CA
  

The U.S. Drought Monitor report released June 18 shows "Severe Drought" increased slightly in California and "Exceptional Drought" decreased in Nevada.

The Drought Monitor categories range from Abnormally Dry to Exceptional Drought. Extreme and Exceptional are the highest levels on the Monitor’s intensity scale.

0618 Nevada

"The unseasonably heavy rains last week led to some "broad area of improvement, most notably in interior west-central Nevada and northeastern Nevada," according to the report. "But dryness and warmth led to degradations in part of western Oregon."

0618 West

Despite the easing of drought in parts of Nevada, "water supplies were practically unaffected by the recent precipitation, remaining alarmingly low," stated the report. "Cutbacks in water availability were not changed, and thus agriculture (which is irrigated) continued to suffer without respite."

0618 California

The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook, also released June 18, shows drought will persist or intensify in California, Nevada and Oregon through September 30, 2015.

0618 Drought Outlook

Looking ahead, generally dry and significantly warmer than normal conditions are forecast through June 21, "from the Rockies westward to near the coast, roughly the western half of the country."


Follow us for more stories like this

CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you.  As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today.

Donate Today  

    More about drought

  • State Of Drought

    Reservoir levels are at historic lows, municipalities are ordering mandatory conservation and farmers are bracing for water shortages. CapRadio is following how Californians are being impacted by the drought.

    Related Stories

  • Ed Joyce / Capital Public Radio

    California Drought: Warmest June Ever For California

    Thursday, July 9, 2015
    California is on pace for its warmest year on record in the fourth year of drought.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    Forecast: Continued Dry And 'Exceptionally Hot'

    Thursday, June 25, 2015
    The U.S. Drought Monitor shows no change in California or Nevada's drought from the previous week and above normal temperatures are expected the next two weeks.
  • 'Extreme Drought' Expands In California

    Thursday, June 11, 2015
    While the May rain helped ease drought in other parts of the Western United States, drought expanded slightly in California.
  • Woranuch Joyce / Capital Public Radio

    'Extreme' Drought Expands In California

    Thursday, June 4, 2015
    The latest update from government forecasters show the drought has expanded slightly in California despite rain in May.
  • Source: California Department of Water Resources

    California Drought: 'Harsher' Impacts For Ag Industry In 2015

    Tuesday, June 2, 2015
    Water experts at UC Davis said Tuesday that drought impacts will be worse in 2015 for the California agricultural industry.
  • Ed Joyce / Capital Public Radio

    California Drought: El Niño Won’t End Dry Times In California

    Wednesday, May 27, 2015
    NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and meteorologists in other countries show that strong-to-moderate El Niño conditions are present in the tropical Pacific. But it won't end the drought in California.
  • Wes Schultz / YubaNet.com

    California Drought: Forest Service Ready For Wildfire Season

    Tuesday, May 26, 2015
    The U.S. Forest Service has wrapped up its hiring for firefighters to work on California's 18 national forests this summer.
  • Ed Joyce / Capital Public Radio

    California Drought: ‘Dire Circumstances’ For Water Supply

    Thursday, April 9, 2015
    Despite the recent rain and snowfall, California's water deficit continues. And El Niño conditions will have little impact on northern California.

 droughtcalifornianevadawater conservationDrought 2015Water Supply

Ed Joyce

Former All Things Considered Anchor & Reporter

Ed Joyce is a former reporter and All Things Considered news anchor at Capital Public Radio. Ed is a veteran journalist with experience in a variety of news positions across all media platforms, including radio, television, web and print.   Read Full Bio 

Coronavirus Newsletter

Get answers to your questions, the latest updates and easy access to the resources you need, delivered to your inbox.

 

Want to know what to expect? Here's a recent newsletter.

Thanks for subscribing!

We'll send you weekly emails so you can stay informed about the coronavirus in California.

Browse all newsletters

More Environment Stories

Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images

Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you

May 16, 2022

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Much of the Sacramento Valley is under red flag warning starting Thursday

May 18, 2022

Damian Dovarganes / AP Photo

A salty dispute: California Coastal Commission unanimously rejects desalination plant

May 14, 2022

Most Viewed

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla will appear on California’s June primary ballot twice. Here’s why.

Austin Bombing Suspect, Mark Anthony Conditt, Left A 'Confession' Before Standoff

California coronavirus updates: FDA approves booster shots for children ages 5 to 11

With California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health funding

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Most Viewed

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla will appear on California’s June primary ballot twice. Here’s why.

Austin Bombing Suspect, Mark Anthony Conditt, Left A 'Confession' Before Standoff

California coronavirus updates: FDA approves booster shots for children ages 5 to 11

With California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health funding

Back to Top

  • CapRadio

    7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Careers & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Smart Speakers
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Newsletters

CapRadio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2022, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.