🌵 North Dakota Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for North Dakota. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
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D1
Dominant
North Dakota is in Moderate Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of North Dakota's land area in each drought category.
87%
13%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 86.65% of North Dakota's land area is free from drought, while 13.35% is classified as Abnormally Dry. Moderate Drought (D1) affects 2.04% of the state, with a total of 2.1% of the area experiencing D1 or worse conditions.
The presence of Moderate Drought may impact water availability, particularly for agriculture, municipal supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers could face challenges due to reduced soil moisture, which can affect crop yields. Municipal water systems may need to monitor supplies closely, while river flows could be lower than normal, impacting recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
The presence of Moderate Drought may impact water availability, particularly for agriculture, municipal supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers could face challenges due to reduced soil moisture, which can affect crop yields. Municipal water systems may need to monitor supplies closely, while river flows could be lower than normal, impacting recreational activities such as fishing and boating.