Drought in California, June 1 to 30, 2022

Name: Drought in California, June 1 to 30, 2022
Start: 2022-06-01T00:00
End: 2022-06-30T23:59
Location: California

June 1 to 30, 2022 · NWS HNX · 40 events in 40 counties and zones

June 2022 was yet another dry month across central California. Scattered showers and thunderstorms did impact the area between the 22nd and the 25th.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 40

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS HNX wrote it up.

June 2022 was yet another dry month across central California. Scattered showers and thunderstorms did impact the area between the 22nd and the 25th. Otherwise dry weather prevailed across the area. By the end of the month, nearly all of our area remained in an extreme or exceptional drought as most of our area has received less than a third of normal precipitation since July 1, 2020.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Hanford, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 31, 12:08 PM PST, 11 hours 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 31, 12:08 PM PST, 11 hours 52 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hanford CA
108 PM PDT Tue May 31 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
The warming trend continues today, and will take the forecast
area to near normal highs. The warming trend across the region
will persist tomorrow as the ridge of high pressure builds.
Afternoon highs remain warm through Thursday, but cool back down
to near normal over the weekend. High temperatures may attempt to
rebound back into the mid 90s by next Tuesday across the San
Joaquin Valley.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Abundant sunshine across Central California today as high pressure
aloft builds. The warming trend that began yesterday continues
into today. High temperatures across the San Joaquin Valley this
afternoon can be expected to be in the mid to upper 80s, which is
about normal for late May to early June. Afternoon highs are
expected to surge several more degrees tomorrow as the ridge axis
shifts east, and becomes directly overhead. NBM guidance is
predicting highs to be in the mid 90s tomorrow, which will be
about 6-9 degrees above normal. Above normal highs continue on
Thursday, but the north valley may see temps drop a couple degrees
as a trough of low pressure in the Pacific Northwest begins to
flatten the ridge. Onshore flow looks to be a likely scenario for
us Friday and Saturday. Breezy conditions look likely as a result
this weekend, especially through the wind prone areas of Central
California. Highs by Saturday will likely retreat back into the
mid 80s.

By Sunday, the trough looks to begin to lift out of the Pacific
Northwest, so we may see a little bit of warming on Sunday. There
could be enough instability on Sunday to fuel isolated showers
along the Sierra Crests near YNP in the afternoon hours. Any
rainfall would be light on Sunday afternoon in the Sierra Nevada.
Ensemble guidance points towards a rebuilding of the ridge
pattern in the Eastern Pacific for next week. This may lead to a
warming trend across the region for next Monday and Tuesday. NBM
guidance is showing low to mid 90s as afternoon highs for next
Tuesday. Overall, this is a pretty typical weather pattern for
early June.

&&

.AVIATION...
VFR conditions will prevail throughout the Central California
interior for at least the next 24 hours.

&&

.AIR QUALITY ISSUES...
None.

&&

.CERTAINTY...

The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high.
The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is high.

Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit
www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information
an/or to provide feedback.

&&

.HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

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Event by event

40 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, West Side Mountains North of Highway 198

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: West Side Mountains North of Highway 198 forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.975, -120.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The West Side Mountains north of Highway 198 were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Los Banos-Dos Palos

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Los Banos-Dos Palos forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.975, -120.184 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Los Banos and Dos Palos areas were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Merced-Madera-Mendota

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Merced-Madera-Mendota forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.056, -120.043 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Merced, Madera and Mendota areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Planada-Legrand-Snelling

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Planada-Legrand-Snelling forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.331, -120.129 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Planada, Legrand and Snelling areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Coalinga - Avenal

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Coalinga - Avenal forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.417, -119.732 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Coalinga and Avenal areas were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.417, -119.732 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Caruthers, San Joaquin and Selma areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Fresno - Clovis

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Fresno - Clovis forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fresno and Clovis areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, West Side Mountains South of Highway 198

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: West Side Mountains South of Highway 198 forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.059, -119.398 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The West Side Mountains south of Highway 198 were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Buttonwillow- Lost Hills - I5

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Buttonwillow- Lost Hills - I5 forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.709, -119.273 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Buttonwillow and Lost Hills areas were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Delano - Wasco - Shafter

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Delano - Wasco - Shafter forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.879, -119.115 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Delano, Wasco and Shafter areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.351, -119.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Hanford, Corcoran and Lemoore areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Visalia - Porterville - Reedley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Visalia, Porterville and Reedley areas were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Buena Vista

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Buena Vista forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Buena Vista area was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Bakersfield

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Bakersfield forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Bakersfield area was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Southeast San Joaquin Valley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Southeast San Joaquin Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Southeast San Joaquin Valley was classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, South End San Joaquin Valley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: South End San Joaquin Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The South End of the San Joaquin Valley was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Mariposa - Madera Foothills

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Mariposa - Madera Foothills forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.331, -120.129 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Mariposa and Madera County Foothills were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.400, -119.834 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Mariposa and Madera County Lower Sierra were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Fresno - Tulare Foothills

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Fresno - Tulare Foothills forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fresno and Tulare County Foothills were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Fresno - Tulare Lower Sierra

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Fresno - Tulare Lower Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fresno and Tulare County Lower Sierra were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, South End Sierra Foothills

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: South End Sierra Foothills forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The South End Sierra Foothills were classified as being in an extreme drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, South End of the Lower Sierra

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: South End of the Lower Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The South End of the Lower Sierra was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Np Outside of the Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.609, -119.874 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Yosemite National Park outside of the valley was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Yosemite Valley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Yosemite Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.582, -119.905 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Yosemite Valley was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, San Joaquin River Canyon

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: San Joaquin River Canyon forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.988, -119.706 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The San Joaquin River Canyon was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Upper San Joaquin River

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Upper San Joaquin River forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.988, -119.706 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Upper San Joaquin River area was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.758, -119.649 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge area was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Kings Canyon Np

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Kings Canyon Np forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Kings Canyon National Park was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Grant Grove Area

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Grant Grove Area forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.489, -119.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Grant Grove area was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Sequoia Np

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Sequoia Np forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.220, -118.800 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sequoia National Park was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, South End of the Upper Sierra

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: South End of the Upper Sierra forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The South End of the Upper Sierra was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Kern River Valley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Kern River Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.782, -118.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Kern River Valley was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Piute - Walker Pass (Basin?)

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Piute - Walker Pass (Basin?) forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Piute and Walker Pass areas were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Tehachapi

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Tehachapi forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Tehachapi area was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Grapevine

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Grapevine forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Grapevine area was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Frazier Mountain Communities

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Frazier Mountain Communities forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Frazier Mountain Communities were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Indian Wells Valley

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Indian Wells Valley forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Indian Wells Valley was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Mojave Desert Slope(S)

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Mojave Desert Slope(S) forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Mojave Desert Slopes were classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

Drought, Mojave Desert

When: June 1, 12:00 AM PST to June 30, 11:59 PM PST
Where: Mojave Desert forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 35.343, -118.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Mojave Desert was classified as being in an exceptional drought due to a long term precipitation deficit.

What these are

Drought: A drought reaching severe (D2) or worse on the US Drought Monitor, or with notable impacts.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1025451, 1025452, 1025453, 1025454, 1025455, 1025456, 1025457, 1025458, 1025459, 1025460, 1025461, 1025462, 1025463, 1025464, 1025465, 1025466, 1025467, 1025468, 1025469, 1025470, 1025471, 1025472, 1025473, 1025474, 1025475, 1025476, 1025477, 1025478, 1025479, 1025480, 1025481, 1025482, 1025483, 1025484, 1025485, 1025486, 1025487, 1025488, 1025489, 1025490.