Severe drought eases across Delta County

October 22, 2026

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Delta County's severe drought coverage dropped from 80.42% to 31.49% of the county between mid-October and late October 2026.¹ This sharp decline in severe drought extent should allow streamflows to recover from summer lows, improving dissolved oxygen conditions critical for aquatic insects and fish.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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