🌵 Texas Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Texas. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Texas is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Texas's land area in each drought category.
19%
81%
65%
44%
14%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 14.35% of Texas is experiencing extreme drought (D3), while 43.57% is under severe drought (D2). A significant portion of the state, 80.78%, is classified as abnormally dry (D0), with 65.33% facing moderate drought (D1). Overall, 124.3% of Texas is under moderate drought conditions or worse, highlighting the widespread impact of this drought.
The extreme drought conditions are putting significant pressure on Texas water resources. Major reservoirs, such as Lake Travis and Lake Texoma, are experiencing reduced storage levels, leading to mandatory water restrictions in several municipalities. Agricultural sectors are facing heightened stress due to insufficient irrigation supplies, which could negatively impact crop yields and livestock health. As water users adapt to these conditions, the challenges of managing limited water resources will continue to escalate.
The extreme drought conditions are putting significant pressure on Texas water resources. Major reservoirs, such as Lake Travis and Lake Texoma, are experiencing reduced storage levels, leading to mandatory water restrictions in several municipalities. Agricultural sectors are facing heightened stress due to insufficient irrigation supplies, which could negatively impact crop yields and livestock health. As water users adapt to these conditions, the challenges of managing limited water resources will continue to escalate.