The 2002 North American Drought was an exceptional and damaging drought which impacted the Western United States, Midwestern United States and the Mountain States.
Overview
The Drought of 2002 began around spring and spread over numerous states, including Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.[1][2] Denver was forced to impose water restrictions for the first time in over 20 years. The Drought of 2002 had a negative impact in many states.[3] A "normal" wildfire season was turned to treacherous and violent.
Canada
The Drought of 2002 also ravaged certain parts of Canada, particularly Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.[4]
References
- ^ "The US Drought of 2002". NOAA. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "NOAA Drought Monitor". NOAA. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ The Drought of 2002 in Colorado (PDF) (Report). The Colorado State University. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ Canada Drought of 2002 (Report). CDC News. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
