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Colorado Gov. Polis Declares Statewide Drought Emergency, Phase 3

6/6/2026

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Gov. Jared Polis activated Colorado’s highest drought tier and declared a statewide emergency on June 4 2026, moving the state into Phase 3.
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows all 64 counties at least abnormally dry, with about 93 % in moderate to exceptional drought.
The declaration gives Colorado up to 30 days to seek federal disaster aid, reallocate funds and coordinate the Drought Task Force’s water-supply monitoring.

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Story summary

Gov. Jared Polis activated Colorado’s highest drought tier and declared a statewide emergency on June 4 2026, moving the state into Phase 3.
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows all 64 counties at least abnormally dry, with about 93 % in moderate to exceptional drought.
The declaration gives Colorado up to 30 days to seek federal disaster aid, reallocate funds and coordinate the Drought Task Force’s water-supply monitoring.