Current Drought Conditions for Puerto Rico - July 21, 2026
Puerto Rico Drought Report
As of July 21, 2026 approximately 24% (2,040 square miles) of Puerto Rico is under active drought conditions, with an additional 9% (792 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across Puerto Rico: 18% (1,548 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 5.7% (491 sq mi) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current Puerto Rico 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 | 792 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| Moderate Drought | 1,548 | 18% | 18% |
| Severe Drought | 491 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico
| Location | Drought Conditions |
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