Exceptional drought eases in Delta County

September 21, 2026

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Exceptional drought (D4) in Delta County declined from 0.14% to 0.03% of county area during the week of September 15-21, 2026, continuing a downward trend from the previous week's 0.14%.¹ This improvement eases water stress on the ecosystem after months of D3+ drought covering roughly one-third of the county.¹

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

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