Resumen
Episodes of climatological and hydrological drought are characterized in the Jucar Basin Council (between the rivers Serpis and Mijares) since 1930 to 1960, a crucial period for the hydrological planning and the development of flow regulation infrastructures. The episodes identified (1930-31, 1937- 39, 1944-45, 1948-50, 1952-55) affected in unequal degree to the territory. By its special socioeconomic incidence consequences of 1945?s drought are described, making reference to the repercussions on the electric supply.