Boulder County reaches Exceptional Drought

September 24, 2026

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Boulder County moved to Exceptional Drought in the week ending September 28, with 17.32% of the county classified in the D4 category, up from 0% the previous week.¹ Exceptional Drought concentrates water stress on fish and freshwater invertebrates as streamflow declines and water temperatures rise.¹

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

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