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On April 8, we declared a statewide drought emergency, the fourth in a row for the Yakima Basin. Here are the water supply conditions that may lead to restrictions on water use later this summer.

Warm weather resulting in a lack of snowpack means there’s still no end in sight to the ongoing drought, despite a wet winter.

The rains and floods that swept through our communities in December was followed by cooler weather and heavy snow. That precipitation did a lot of damage, but did it do any good?

Despite recent rain, the drought declared in April continues.

In dry years like this one, Yakima Basin cabin and camp owners that rely on surface water often have access to that water shut off. If you own one of these properties, we have a plan to help.

Recent drought-related content resulted in many questions and comments. We're responding. 

Three Washington counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are considered to be in a state of extreme drought.

Drought conditions continue developing in various parts of the state.

Almost 400 water right holders are at risk of having their water shut off in the next Columbia River drought. If you’re one of them, help us prevent that and get you the water you need.

The Yakima Basin has had back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024. Heading into irrigation season, we are getting a better idea of 2025 conditions and their impacts on the basin.