🌵 Idaho Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Idaho. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Idaho is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Idaho's land area in each drought category.
99%
79%
53%
26%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 26.36% of Idaho is experiencing extreme drought (D3), with 99.44% classified as abnormally dry. Additionally, 78.88% of the state is in moderate drought (D1), and 53.1% faces severe drought (D2). The area under D1 or worse totals 165.3%, indicating widespread drought conditions affecting the state's water resources.
With extreme drought conditions, water users in Idaho are facing significant challenges. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, leading to mandatory water restrictions for agricultural users. Farmers relying on the Snake River for irrigation are particularly impacted, facing reduced water allocations that threaten crop yields and livestock health. Municipal water supply concerns are also rising as cities prepare for potential shortages amid ongoing dry conditions.
With extreme drought conditions, water users in Idaho are facing significant challenges. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, leading to mandatory water restrictions for agricultural users. Farmers relying on the Snake River for irrigation are particularly impacted, facing reduced water allocations that threaten crop yields and livestock health. Municipal water supply concerns are also rising as cities prepare for potential shortages amid ongoing dry conditions.