Potential Impacts
The state table below highlights common impacts reported in the state. For more impact details, please visit the Drought Impact Reporter.
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| Category | Impact |
|---|
| D0 | Fire danger increases |
| D1 | Forage crops are stunted |
| River levels decline |
| More wildfires occur than normal |
| D2 | Crops are negatively impacted; some crops are not planted; hay yield is low; farmers begin feeding cattle early |
| Burn bans begin |
| Reservoirs decline; rivers are very low; rivers are dredged |
| D3 | Pastures are depleted; hay is short; cattle are sold |
| There are more insects than normal; trees show drought stress; wildlife seek food and water |
| Water shortages are noted; water table is low; stock ponds are dry |
| There is not enough water to fight fires |
| D4 | Crops have little or no yield; cattle weights are low; milk production is low |
| Trees and wildlife are dying |
| Daily life is impacted for outdoor workers |
| Voluntary water conservation is implemented; water is expensive |