🌵 South Dakota Drought Monitor
Current drought conditions and weekly trends for South Dakota. Data sourced from NOAA / US Drought Monitor.
Report date: May 19, 2026
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D2
Dominant
South Dakota is in Severe Drought
Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026
Drought Category Breakdown
Percentage of South Dakota's land area in each drought category.
10%
90%
59%
37%
12%
No Drought
D0 — Abnormally Dry
D1 — Moderate Drought
D2 — Severe Drought
D3 — Extreme Drought
D4 — Exceptional Drought
📋 Drought Impact Assessment
Extreme drought. Water restrictions likely in affected areas.