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🌵 Massachusetts Drought Monitor

Current drought conditions and weekly trends for Massachusetts. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.

Report date: May 19, 2026

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D1 Dominant

Massachusetts is in Moderate Drought

Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026

Drought Category Breakdown

Percentage of Massachusetts's land area in each drought category.

97%
56%
No Drought
2.5%
D0 — Abnormally Dry
97.5%
D1 — Moderate Drought
56.0%
D2 — Severe Drought
4.4%
D3 — Extreme Drought
0.0%
D4 — Exceptional Drought
0.0%

📋 Drought Impact Assessment

Moderate drought affecting water reservoirs; municipalities may begin conservation measures.