🌵 Kansas Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Kansas. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D2
Dominant
Kansas is in Severe Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Kansas's land area in each drought category.
31%
69%
56%
37%
13%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Severe drought conditions (D2) currently affect 37.04% of Kansas, with an additional 56.27% experiencing moderate drought (D1). Overall, 106.3% of the state is classified under moderate drought or worse, while 69.21% is abnormally dry. Only 30.79% of the land area is free from drought conditions.
These severe drought levels have significant implications for water users across Kansas. Reservoir storage is declining, leading to potential restrictions on water use for agriculture, which may affect crop yields. Municipalities may face challenges in maintaining adequate water supplies, prompting local governments to implement mandatory conservation measures. Additionally, reduced river flows can impact both agricultural irrigation and the ecological health of waterways.
These severe drought levels have significant implications for water users across Kansas. Reservoir storage is declining, leading to potential restrictions on water use for agriculture, which may affect crop yields. Municipalities may face challenges in maintaining adequate water supplies, prompting local governments to implement mandatory conservation measures. Additionally, reduced river flows can impact both agricultural irrigation and the ecological health of waterways.