🌵 New York Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for New York. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D0
Dominant
New York is in Abnormally Dry
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of New York's land area in each drought category.
89%
11%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 89.09% of New York's land area is free from drought, while 10.91% is classified as Abnormally Dry (D0). Additionally, 6.27% of the state is experiencing Moderate Drought (D1), meaning that 6.3% of the area is under D1 or worse conditions.
The Abnormally Dry status indicates that water availability may be reduced, impacting agricultural practices, municipal water supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers may face challenges with crop irrigation, and municipal water systems could see increased demand. Reduced river flows may also affect recreational activities such as fishing and boating, highlighting the interconnected nature of water resources in the state.
The Abnormally Dry status indicates that water availability may be reduced, impacting agricultural practices, municipal water supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers may face challenges with crop irrigation, and municipal water systems could see increased demand. Reduced river flows may also affect recreational activities such as fishing and boating, highlighting the interconnected nature of water resources in the state.