🌵 California Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for California. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Report date: May 19, 2026
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D0
Dominant
California is in Abnormally Dry
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of California's land area in each drought category.
40%
60%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
More than half the state is abnormally dry, which may begin to affect water supplies and crop conditions.