🌵 Missouri Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Missouri. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D3
Dominant
Missouri is in Extreme Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Missouri's land area in each drought category.
70%
30%
20%
11%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 4.32% of Missouri is experiencing extreme drought (D3), with an additional 10.6% in severe drought (D2) and 19.66% facing moderate drought (D1). In total, 35.4% of the state is under drought conditions classified as moderate or worse, while 69.54% remains free from drought.
The extreme drought conditions are leading to significant challenges for water users across Missouri. Reservoir storage levels are declining, raising concerns about municipal water supplies. Farmers are facing crop stress due to insufficient rainfall, which may impact yields and increase the need for irrigation. Additionally, river flows are reduced, affecting both agricultural irrigation and recreational activities, emphasizing the need for water conservation measures statewide.
The extreme drought conditions are leading to significant challenges for water users across Missouri. Reservoir storage levels are declining, raising concerns about municipal water supplies. Farmers are facing crop stress due to insufficient rainfall, which may impact yields and increase the need for irrigation. Additionally, river flows are reduced, affecting both agricultural irrigation and recreational activities, emphasizing the need for water conservation measures statewide.