The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report for Colorado shows widespread drought conditions across much of the state. According to data released on June 4, 2026, approximately 99.45 percent of Colorado is experiencing some level of drought or abnormally dry conditions.
Detailed drought severity breakdown
The current statistics for the week of June 2, 2026, reveal that 92.66 percent of the state is categorized within D1 to D4 drought levels. Specifically, 75.98 percent of the area is experiencing D2 or more severe drought, while 35.95 percent of the state is under D3 or extreme drought conditions.
Comparison to previous week's data
This represents an increase in severity compared to the previous week of May 26, 2026, when 93.58 percent of the state was in D1-D4 levels and 77.67 percent was in D2-D4 levels.
Population affected by drought conditions
The drought impacts an estimated population of 4,603,747 people in Colorado. The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions, though local conditions may vary across the region.
