🌵 Nevada Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Nevada. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Nevada is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Nevada's land area in each drought category.
100%
81%
41%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
As of May 19, 2026, 100% of Nevada is experiencing some level of drought, with 80.72% classified as Moderate Drought (D1) and 5.83% facing Extreme Drought (D3). Additionally, 1.82% of the state is in Exceptional Drought (D4), highlighting the severity of the ongoing conditions. Overall, 129.3% of the land is under Moderate Drought or worse, indicating widespread water stress.
The extreme drought conditions have led to significant water management challenges in Nevada, particularly for users reliant on the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Reservoir levels are critically low, prompting mandatory water restrictions for municipalities and agricultural users. Farmers are facing increased irrigation demands, while urban areas are implementing conservation measures to manage dwindling supplies. These restrictions are essential to prevent further depletion of water resources in an already arid environment.
The extreme drought conditions have led to significant water management challenges in Nevada, particularly for users reliant on the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Reservoir levels are critically low, prompting mandatory water restrictions for municipalities and agricultural users. Farmers are facing increased irrigation demands, while urban areas are implementing conservation measures to manage dwindling supplies. These restrictions are essential to prevent further depletion of water resources in an already arid environment.