Current Drought Conditions for British Columbia - May 2026
British Columbia Drought Report
As of May 2026 approximately 7% (71,886 square kilometers) of British Columbia is under active drought conditions, with an additional 9% (88,029 square kilometers) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across British Columbia: 6% (59,703 sq km) Moderate Drought (D1); 1.2% (12,183 sq km) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current British Columbia 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 km) | % of State | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 88,029 | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| Moderate Drought | 59,703 | 6% | 6% |
| Severe Drought | 12,183 | 1.2% | 1.2% |
British Columbia 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.