Governor declares drought emergency as Utah dips into reservoir ‘savings’

Gov. Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency, noting every county is in a state of severe or extreme drought.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, noting every county is in a state of severe or extreme drought after a dry winter marked by record warmth robbed Utah of its snowpack and left rivers and streams running low.

The declaration opens the door for farmers and ranchers to tap into federal funding and loans managed by the state. It also gave state leaders another opportunity to urge homeowners to cut back …

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