🌵 Illinois Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Illinois. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D1
Dominant
Illinois is in Moderate Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Illinois's land area in each drought category.
76%
24%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 75.53% of Illinois is free from drought conditions, while 24.47% of the land is categorized as Abnormally Dry (D0). Moderate Drought (D1) affects 4.12% of the state, with a total of 4.6% experiencing D1 or worse conditions.
Moderate drought can impact water availability across various sectors in Illinois. Agriculture may face challenges due to reduced soil moisture, which can affect crop yields. Municipal water supplies could also be strained as communities manage their resources more carefully. Additionally, river flows may decline, impacting recreational activities such as fishing and boating, which rely on stable water levels.
Moderate drought can impact water availability across various sectors in Illinois. Agriculture may face challenges due to reduced soil moisture, which can affect crop yields. Municipal water supplies could also be strained as communities manage their resources more carefully. Additionally, river flows may decline, impacting recreational activities such as fishing and boating, which rely on stable water levels.