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🌵 Rhode Island Drought Monitor

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

Report date: May 19, 2026

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D0 Dominant

Rhode Island is in Abnormally Dry

Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026

Drought Category Breakdown

Percentage of Rhode Island's land area in each drought category.

100%
58%
No Drought
0.0%
D0 — Abnormally Dry
100.0%
D1 — Moderate Drought
58.0%
D2 — Severe Drought
0.0%
D3 — Extreme Drought
0.0%
D4 — Exceptional Drought
0.0%

📋 Drought Impact Assessment

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