🌵 Ohio Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Ohio. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Live Data • Last updated: May 19, 2026
Advertisement
D0
Dominant
Ohio is in Abnormally Dry
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of Ohio's land area in each drought category.
83%
17%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Currently, 83.1% of Ohio's land area is free from drought, while 16.9% is classified as Abnormally Dry (D0). Additionally, 4.5% of the state is experiencing Moderate Drought (D1), indicating that a small portion of the area is under more severe drought conditions.
Abnormally Dry conditions can lead to reduced water availability, impacting agriculture, municipal water supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers may face challenges in crop irrigation, which can affect yields. Municipal water systems may also see increased demand as residents conserve water. River flows could decline, affecting recreational activities such as fishing and boating, as well as aquatic ecosystems.
Abnormally Dry conditions can lead to reduced water availability, impacting agriculture, municipal water supplies, and recreational activities. Farmers may face challenges in crop irrigation, which can affect yields. Municipal water systems may also see increased demand as residents conserve water. River flows could decline, affecting recreational activities such as fishing and boating, as well as aquatic ecosystems.