National Drought Monitor
Track extreme drought conditions across the United States. This data highlights areas facing severe water shortages, heavily impacting reservoir levels and river streamflow.
| State | Drought Severity Breakdown | D4 (Exceptional) | D3 (Extreme) | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia → | 28.53% | 78.73% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Florida → | 22.26% | 74.61% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Arkansas → | 18.67% | 62.84% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Colorado → | 9.51% | 42.91% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Nebraska → | 8.26% | 62.12% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Idaho → | 6.93% | 26.36% | May 19, 2026 | |
| South Carolina → | 5.12% | 82.35% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Oklahoma → | 3.85% | 37.31% | May 19, 2026 | |
| North Carolina → | 3.48% | 65.05% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Mississippi → | 2.17% | 22.89% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Nevada → | 1.82% | 5.83% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Texas → | 1.05% | 14.35% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Utah → | 0.89% | 60.64% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Missouri → | 0.87% | 4.32% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Virginia → | 0% | 49.7% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Kentucky → | 0% | 41.61% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Tennessee → | 0% | 34.54% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Louisiana → | 0% | 31.86% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Wyoming → | 0% | 31.12% | May 19, 2026 | |
| New Mexico → | 0% | 27.2% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Kansas → | 0% | 12.99% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Alabama → | 0% | 12.9% | May 19, 2026 | |
| South Dakota → | 0% | 12.23% | May 19, 2026 | |
| West Virginia → | 0% | 11.32% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Montana → | 0% | 8.78% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Oregon → | 0% | 2.93% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Arizona → | 0% | 2.14% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Maryland → | 0% | 0.08% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Alaska → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| California → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Connecticut → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Delaware → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Hawaii → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Illinois → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Indiana → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Iowa → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Maine → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Massachusetts → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Michigan → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Minnesota → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| New Hampshire → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| New Jersey → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| New York → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| North Dakota → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Ohio → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Pennsylvania → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Rhode Island → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Vermont → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Washington → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 | |
| Wisconsin → | 0% | 0% | May 19, 2026 |