🌵 Maryland Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Maryland. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D2
Dominant
Maryland is in Severe Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Maryland's land area in each drought category.
100%
99%
95%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Severe drought conditions dominate Maryland, with 95.16% of the state currently classified under D2 status. Additionally, 99.16% of the state is experiencing moderate drought (D1), and 100% is categorized as abnormally dry (D0). The total area under D1 or worse spans 194.4%, indicating widespread drought impacts across the region.
Water users in Maryland are facing significant challenges due to these drought conditions. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting municipalities to implement mandatory water use restrictions. Agriculture is under stress, with crop yields expected to decline and livestock facing water shortages. River flows are also affected, which could lead to further complications for both irrigation and recreational activities.
Water users in Maryland are facing significant challenges due to these drought conditions. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting municipalities to implement mandatory water use restrictions. Agriculture is under stress, with crop yields expected to decline and livestock facing water shortages. River flows are also affected, which could lead to further complications for both irrigation and recreational activities.