🌵 Wyoming Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Wyoming. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D2
Dominant
Wyoming is in Severe Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Wyoming's land area in each drought category.
100%
98%
84%
31%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Severe drought conditions are impacting 84.42% of Wyoming, with 100% of the state classified as abnormally dry. Moderate drought affects 98.26% of the area, and 31.12% is experiencing extreme drought. Overall, 213.8% of the state is under moderate drought or worse, highlighting a significant water scarcity issue.
Water users in Wyoming are facing serious challenges due to these drought conditions. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, leading to mandatory water restrictions for agricultural use, which is particularly concerning for farmers relying on irrigation. The diminished snowpack in the mountains, which feeds into major river systems like the Colorado River, raises concerns about municipal water supplies downstream, putting additional pressure on already strained resources in states like Colorado and Utah.
Water users in Wyoming are facing serious challenges due to these drought conditions. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, leading to mandatory water restrictions for agricultural use, which is particularly concerning for farmers relying on irrigation. The diminished snowpack in the mountains, which feeds into major river systems like the Colorado River, raises concerns about municipal water supplies downstream, putting additional pressure on already strained resources in states like Colorado and Utah.