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🌵 Illinois Drought Monitor

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

Report date: May 19, 2026

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D1 Dominant

Illinois is in Moderate Drought

Dominant drought category as of May 19, 2026

Drought Category Breakdown

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

76%
24%
No Drought
75.5%
D0 — Abnormally Dry
24.5%
D1 — Moderate Drought
4.1%
D2 — Severe Drought
0.5%
D3 — Extreme Drought
0.0%
D4 — Exceptional Drought
0.0%

📋 Drought Impact Assessment

No significant drought conditions currently reported in this state.