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Utah recorded only 0.25 inches of rain in July, narrowly missing a record set in 1900.

The state is experiencing severe drought, with reservoirs dropping to 70% capacity.

Monsoonal rains are forecasted, but it's uncertain if they'll impact drought conditions.

SALT LAKE CITY — July is typically one of Utah's driest months, but last month narrowly missed a 125-year-old record that explains how drought conditions have worsened as quickly as they have statewide.

Utah collected an average of 0.25 inches of precipitation last month, well short of the nearly inch of rain it averaged during the 20th century, according to data released by the National Centers for Environmental Information. It also ended up the second-driest July since statewide d

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