🌵 Mississippi Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Mississippi. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Mississippi is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Mississippi's land area in each drought category.
100%
93%
56%
23%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
As of May 19, 2026, Mississippi is experiencing severe drought conditions, with 100% of the state classified as Abnormally Dry and 22.89% in Extreme Drought (D3). Additionally, 93.22% of the area is facing Moderate Drought (D1), while 55.58% is under Severe Drought (D2). Approximately 173.9% of the state is experiencing drought conditions classified as D1 or worse.
These extreme drought conditions are leading to significant water supply challenges. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting municipal water authorities to impose mandatory restrictions on water use. Agricultural sectors are suffering from reduced crop yields and livestock stress due to insufficient water availability. Additionally, diminished river flows are affecting not only irrigation practices but also the ecological balance of local waterways, raising concerns for both agricultural producers and urban water consumers.
These extreme drought conditions are leading to significant water supply challenges. Reservoir storage levels are critically low, prompting municipal water authorities to impose mandatory restrictions on water use. Agricultural sectors are suffering from reduced crop yields and livestock stress due to insufficient water availability. Additionally, diminished river flows are affecting not only irrigation practices but also the ecological balance of local waterways, raising concerns for both agricultural producers and urban water consumers.