🌵 Oklahoma Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Oklahoma. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Oklahoma is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Oklahoma's land area in each drought category.
100%
83%
47%
37%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 99.61% of Oklahoma is experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions, with 37.31% classified under extreme drought (D3). Moderate drought (D1) affects 82.72% of the state, while severe drought (D2) impacts 47.07%. A total of 170.9% of the area is under moderate drought or worse, and 3.85% is facing exceptional drought (D4).
The extreme drought conditions are causing significant strain on water resources across Oklahoma. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting municipalities to implement mandatory water use restrictions. Agriculture is heavily impacted, with crop yields declining due to insufficient moisture and irrigation challenges. Livestock farmers are also facing difficulties as water supplies dwindle, leading to concerns about feed availability and overall livestock health. River flows are reduced, further complicating water supply for both agricultural and municipal needs.
The extreme drought conditions are causing significant strain on water resources across Oklahoma. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting municipalities to implement mandatory water use restrictions. Agriculture is heavily impacted, with crop yields declining due to insufficient moisture and irrigation challenges. Livestock farmers are also facing difficulties as water supplies dwindle, leading to concerns about feed availability and overall livestock health. River flows are reduced, further complicating water supply for both agricultural and municipal needs.