Current Drought Conditions for Connecticut - July 14, 2026
Connecticut Drought Report
As of July 14, 2026 approximately 63% (3,532 square miles) of Connecticut is under active drought conditions, with an additional 26% (1,438 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across Connecticut: 62% (3,449 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 1.5% (82 sq mi) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current Connecticut drought boundaries. Click any shaded area for its drought category, or browse conditions by city and town in the list below.
| Drought Category | Area (sq mi) | % of State | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 1,438 | 25.8% | 25.8% |
| Moderate Drought | 3,449 | 62% | 62% |
| Severe Drought | 82 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Connecticut Drought Conditions Map
Click on a drought area for its category. Use the legend icon (lower right) to view drought categories. Toggle additional layers with the icon in the upper right.
Drought boundary shapefiles sourced from the U.S. Drought Monitor GIS Data, produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, in partnership with the USDA and NOAA. Area and percentage calculations by PlantMaps.com.
Drought Conditions by City and Town in Connecticut
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Ansonia | Abnormally Dry |
| Baltic | Moderate Drought |
| Bantam | Moderate Drought |
| Bethel | Abnormally Dry |
| Blue Hills | Moderate Drought |
| Bridgeport | Abnormally Dry |
| Bristol | Abnormally Dry |
| Broad Brook | Moderate Drought |
| Brooklyn | Moderate Drought |
| Canaan | Moderate Drought |
| Canton Valley | Moderate Drought |
| Clinton | Moderate Drought |
| Colchester | Moderate Drought |
| Collinsville | Moderate Drought |
| Coventry Lake | Moderate Drought |
| Crystal Lake | Moderate Drought |
| Danbury | Abnormally Dry |
| Danielson | Moderate Drought |
| Derby | Abnormally Dry |
| Durham | Abnormally Dry |
| East Brooklyn | Moderate Drought |
| East Hampton | Moderate Drought |
| East Hartford | Moderate Drought |
| East Haven | Abnormally Dry |
| Falls Village | Moderate Drought |
| Gales Ferry | Moderate Drought |
| Georgetown | Abnormally Dry |
| Glastonbury Center | Moderate Drought |
| Glenville | Severe Drought |
| Greenwich | Severe Drought |
| Hartford | Moderate Drought |
| Heritage Village | Abnormally Dry |
| Higganum | Moderate Drought |
| Jewett City | Moderate Drought |
| Kensington | Abnormally Dry |
| Lake Pocotopaug | Moderate Drought |
| Lakeville | Moderate Drought |
| Litchfield | Moderate Drought |
| Manchester | Moderate Drought |
| Mansfield Center | Moderate Drought |
| Meriden | Abnormally Dry |
| Middletown | Moderate Drought |
| Milford | Abnormally Dry |
| Moodus | Moderate Drought |
| Moosup | Moderate Drought |
| Mystic | Moderate Drought |
| Naugatuck | Abnormally Dry |
| New Britain | Moderate Drought |
| New Haven | Abnormally Dry |
| New London | Moderate Drought |
| New Milford | Abnormally Dry |
| New Preston | Moderate Drought |
| Newington | Moderate Drought |
| Newtown | Abnormally Dry |
| Niantic | Moderate Drought |
| Norfolk | Moderate Drought |
| North Grosvenor Dale | Moderate Drought |
| North Haven | Abnormally Dry |
| Norwalk | Moderate Drought |
| Norwich | Moderate Drought |
| Oakville | Abnormally Dry |
| Orange | Abnormally Dry |
| Pawcatuck | Moderate Drought |
| Plantsville | Abnormally Dry |
| Poquonock Bridge | Moderate Drought |
| Portland | Moderate Drought |
| Putnam | Moderate Drought |
| Quinebaug | Moderate Drought |
| Ridgefield | Abnormally Dry |
| Rockville | Moderate Drought |
| Salmon Brook | Moderate Drought |
| Saybrook Manor | Moderate Drought |
| Sharon | Moderate Drought |
| Shelton | Abnormally Dry |
| Somers | Moderate Drought |
| South Coventry | Moderate Drought |
| South Windham | Moderate Drought |
| South Woodstock | Moderate Drought |
| Stafford Springs | Moderate Drought |
| Stamford | Severe Drought |
| Stonington | Moderate Drought |
| Storrs | Moderate Drought |
| Terramuggus | Moderate Drought |
| Terryville | Abnormally Dry |
| Thomaston | Moderate Drought |
| Torrington | Moderate Drought |
| Waterbury | Abnormally Dry |
| Waterford | Moderate Drought |
| Watertown | Abnormally Dry |
| Wauregan | Moderate Drought |
| Weatogue | Moderate Drought |
| West Hartford | Moderate Drought |
| West Haven | Abnormally Dry |
| West Simsbury | Moderate Drought |
| Wethersfield | Moderate Drought |
| Willimantic | Moderate Drought |
| Winsted | Moderate Drought |