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2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />Kittitas Gounty, Washington <br />Table 4-42. U.S. Drought Monitor Classification <br />-1.0 to -1.9DOAbnormally Dry <br />Used for areas showing dryness, but not yet in drought, or for <br />areas recovering from drought. <br />Going into drought: <br />. Shortterm dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or <br />pastures. <br />Coming out of drought: <br />. Some lingering water deficits. <br />. Pastures or crops not fully recovered. <br />-2.0 to -2.9D1 <br />Moderate <br />Drought <br />Some damage to crops and pastures. <br />Streams, reservoirs, or wells are low, and some water <br />shoftages are developing or imminent. <br />Voluntary water use restrictions requested. <br />-3.0 to -3.9Severe <br />Drought <br />Crop or pasture losses are likely <br />Water shortages are common. <br />Water restrictions imposed. <br />a <br />a <br />a <br />D2 <br />-4.0 to -4.9 <br />Major crop/pasture losses. <br />Widespread water shortages or restrictions <br />a <br />a <br />Extreme <br />Drought <br />-5.0 or lessExceptional <br />Drought <br />Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses. <br />Shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells are <br />creating water emergencies. <br />a <br />a <br />Gategory Description Possible lmpacts PDSI Range <br />Chapter 4: Hazard ldentification and Risk Assessment 99