Current Drought Conditions for North Dakota - May 26, 2026
North Dakota Drought Report
As of May 26, 2026 approximately 4% (2,518 square miles) of North Dakota is under active drought conditions, with an additional 12% (8,180 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across North Dakota: 3.2% (2,274 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 0.3% (245 sq mi) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current North Dakota 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 | 8,180 | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Moderate Drought | 2,274 | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Severe Drought | 245 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Ashley | Abnormally Dry |
| Beach | Abnormally Dry |
| Ellendale | Abnormally Dry |
| Grenora | Abnormally Dry |
| Mandaree | Abnormally Dry |
| New Town | Abnormally Dry |
| Palermo | Abnormally Dry |
| Powers Lake | Abnormally Dry |
| Ray | Abnormally Dry |
| Rhame | Abnormally Dry |
| Ross | Abnormally Dry |
| Sentinel Butte | Abnormally Dry |
| Stanley | Abnormally Dry |
| Tioga | Abnormally Dry |
| Watford City | Abnormally Dry |
| White Earth | Abnormally Dry |
| Williston | Moderate Drought |
| Four Bears Village | Abnormally Dry |
| Alexander | Moderate Drought |