100% of Summit County in Exceptional Drought for 9th Straight Week
The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map released every Thursday, showing where drought is and how bad it is. The map uses six classifications*:
- Normal conditions,
- Abnormally dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought
- Moderate Drought (D1)
- Severe Drought (D2)
- Extreme Drought (D3)
- Exceptional Drought (D4)
100% of Summit County has been in Exceptional Drought since March 31, 2026. Prior to March 31, 99% of Summit County was in Extreme to Exceptional Drought since January 6, 2026.
*USDM authors use a convergence of evidence approach, blending objective physical indicators with insight from local experts, condition observations and reports of drought impacts. It is this combination of the best available data, local observations and experts’ judgment that make the U.S. Drought Monitor more versatile than other drought measures.
Water Restrictions
If you water in your home is provided by a water provider, you may be under mandatory water restrictions. Please check out this page by High Country Conservation Center to find water provider contact info.
Water Conservation Practices
Whether you live in town or in the country, there are actions we can all take to reduce our water consumption and HELP OUT DURING DROUGHT. Check out the following links for more info: