Current Drought Conditions for Michigan - July 14, 2026
Michigan Drought Report
As of July 14, 2026 approximately 2% (1,467 square miles) of Michigan is under active drought conditions, with an additional 4% (4,300 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
All drought-affected areas in Michigan are classified as 1.5% (1,467 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1).
The interactive map below shows current Michigan 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 | 4,300 | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Moderate Drought | 1,467 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Michigan 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 Michigan
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Bessemer | Moderate Drought |
| Ironwood | Moderate Drought |
| Marenisco | Moderate Drought |
| Menominee | Abnormally Dry |
| Newberry | Abnormally Dry |
| Ontonagon | Moderate Drought |
| South Range | Abnormally Dry |
| Stephenson | Abnormally Dry |
| Wakefield | Moderate Drought |
| White Pine | Moderate Drought |