🌵 Minnesota Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Minnesota. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D1
Dominant
Minnesota is in Moderate Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Minnesota's land area in each drought category.
58%
42%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 57.54% of Minnesota's land area is free from drought conditions, while 42.46% is classified as Abnormally Dry (D0). Moderate Drought (D1) affects 7.54% of the state, with a total of 7.9% of the area experiencing D1 or worse conditions.
Moderate Drought (D1) can lead to reduced water availability, impacting agriculture, municipal water supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers may face challenges in crop irrigation, which can affect yields. Municipalities might need to implement water conservation measures to ensure adequate supplies for residents. Additionally, river flows could decrease, impacting recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating.
Moderate Drought (D1) can lead to reduced water availability, impacting agriculture, municipal water supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers may face challenges in crop irrigation, which can affect yields. Municipalities might need to implement water conservation measures to ensure adequate supplies for residents. Additionally, river flows could decrease, impacting recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating.