Autumn rains bring modest drought relief to parts of the Colorado River Basin, though most states remain dry heading into November 2025.
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Heavy tropical rains drenched Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, bringing major drought relief while other western states remain mostly dry.
Showers eased drought in parts of the Colorado River Basin, but Utah and New Mexico remain dry as flash flooding hit Arizona and California.
Drought eases in Rockies, persists in parts of Desert Southwest
Monsoon rains eased drought in Arizona and New Mexico, while Colorado and Wyoming saw improvements. Utah and Nevada remain largely dry.
Drought eased in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, but northern Colorado saw worsening conditions, according to the September 11 Drought Monitor.
NOAA and NIDIS warn that more than 65% of the West is in drought, with the entire Colorado River Basin affected and critical reservoirs nearing record lows.