🌵 Nebraska Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Nebraska. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Nebraska is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Nebraska's land area in each drought category.
95%
90%
79%
62%
8%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 62.12% of Nebraska is classified under Extreme Drought (D3), with 90.27% experiencing Moderate Drought (D1) or worse. Abnormally Dry conditions affect 95.09% of the state, leaving only 4.91% of the land without any drought designation. Additionally, 8.26% of the area is experiencing Exceptional Drought (D4), indicating severe water stress throughout the region.
The extreme drought conditions have led to significant challenges for water users in Nebraska. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting mandatory water restrictions in several municipalities. Agriculture is heavily impacted, with reduced crop yields expected due to insufficient soil moisture and limited irrigation water. Livestock operations are also facing stress as feed and water supplies dwindle. River flows have decreased significantly, affecting both agricultural irrigation and ecological health in the region.
The extreme drought conditions have led to significant challenges for water users in Nebraska. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting mandatory water restrictions in several municipalities. Agriculture is heavily impacted, with reduced crop yields expected due to insufficient soil moisture and limited irrigation water. Livestock operations are also facing stress as feed and water supplies dwindle. River flows have decreased significantly, affecting both agricultural irrigation and ecological health in the region.