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NRCS: statewide precipitation and streamflow well below median; reservoirs down from last year
Summary
NRCS hydrologist Nagam Bell told the CWCB Water Conditions Monitoring Committee that statewide water‑year precipitation is about 81% of median (recently 83% with monsoon rains), July streamflow averaged near 48% of median, soil moisture is about 68% of median, and several major reservoirs show year‑over‑year declines.
DENVER — The Natural Resources Conservation Service reported widespread precipitation deficits across Colorado during the Water Conditions Monitoring Committee meeting, with streamflows and reservoir storages lagging historical medians despite recent monsoon rainfall in some areas.
Nagam Bell, a hydrologist with the NRCS data collection office, said statewide water‑year‑to‑date precipitation was 81% of median compared with 104% at the same point last year; she noted a near‑real‑time update showed a modest increase to 83% following recent monsoon activity. "Water year to date precipitation is at 81% of median,…
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