Idaho is experiencing a severe water shortage, with 85.5% of the state covered in drought and another 14% abnormally dry. Less than 1% of the state has no drought and dry status.

Idaho’s Drought Conditions

Nearly 7% of Idaho, in the southwest corner of the state, remains in exceptional drought, the highest category available on the map. About 23.5% is in extreme drought, 24% is in exceptional drought, and 31% is in moderate drought.

According to the Idaho Surface Water Coalition Chairman Alan Hansten, “Idaho is in a bad situation… The snow never fell this past winter, so now we are dealing with one of the most challenging water years in generations, with the consequences already stacking up.”

Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.