Current Drought Conditions for Connecticut - June 30, 2026
Connecticut Drought Report
As of June 30, 2026 approximately 89% (4,970 square miles) of Connecticut is under drought conditions.
Breaking down current drought conditions across Connecticut: 86.4% (4,810 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 2.9% (160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate Drought | 4,810 | 86.4% | 86.4% |
| Severe Drought | 160 | 2.9% | 2.9% |
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 | Moderate Drought |
| Baltic | Moderate Drought |
| Bantam | Moderate Drought |
| Bethel | Moderate Drought |
| Bridgeport | Moderate Drought |
| Bristol | Moderate Drought |
| Broad Brook | Moderate Drought |
| Brooklyn | Moderate Drought |
| Canaan | Moderate Drought |
| Clinton | Moderate Drought |
| Colchester | Moderate Drought |
| Collinsville | Moderate Drought |
| Crystal Lake | Moderate Drought |
| Danbury | Moderate Drought |
| Danielson | Moderate Drought |
| Derby | Moderate Drought |
| Durham | Moderate Drought |
| East Brooklyn | Moderate Drought |
| East Hampton | Moderate Drought |
| East Hartford | Moderate Drought |
| East Haven | Moderate Drought |
| Falls Village | Moderate Drought |
| Gales Ferry | Moderate Drought |
| Georgetown | Moderate Drought |
| Glenville | Severe Drought |
| Greenwich | Severe Drought |
| Higganum | Moderate Drought |
| Jewett City | Moderate Drought |
| Kensington | Moderate Drought |
| Lakeville | Moderate Drought |
| Litchfield | Moderate Drought |
| Manchester | Moderate Drought |
| Mansfield Center | Moderate Drought |
| Meriden | Moderate Drought |
| Middletown | Moderate Drought |
| Milford | Moderate Drought |
| Moodus | Moderate Drought |
| Moosup | Moderate Drought |
| Mystic | Moderate Drought |
| Naugatuck | Moderate Drought |
| New Britain | Moderate Drought |
| New Haven | Moderate Drought |
| New London | Moderate Drought |
| New Milford | Moderate Drought |
| New Preston | Moderate Drought |
| Newington | Moderate Drought |
| Newtown | Moderate Drought |
| Niantic | Moderate Drought |
| Norfolk | Moderate Drought |
| North Grosvenor Dale | Moderate Drought |
| North Haven | Moderate Drought |
| Norwalk | Severe Drought |
| Norwich | Moderate Drought |
| Oakville | Moderate Drought |
| Orange | Moderate Drought |
| Pawcatuck | Severe Drought |
| Plantsville | Moderate Drought |
| Lake Pocotopaug | Moderate Drought |
| Poquonock Bridge | Moderate Drought |
| Portland | Moderate Drought |
| Putnam | Moderate Drought |
| Quinebaug | Moderate Drought |
| Ridgefield | Moderate Drought |
| Rockville | Moderate Drought |
| Saybrook Manor | Moderate Drought |
| Sharon | Moderate Drought |
| Shelton | Moderate Drought |
| Somers | Moderate Drought |
| South Windham | Moderate Drought |
| South Woodstock | Moderate Drought |
| Stafford Springs | Moderate Drought |
| Stamford | Severe Drought |
| Stonington | Severe Drought |
| Terryville | Moderate Drought |
| Thomaston | Moderate Drought |
| Torrington | Moderate Drought |
| Waterbury | Moderate Drought |
| Watertown | Moderate Drought |
| Wauregan | Moderate Drought |
| West Hartford | Moderate Drought |
| West Haven | Moderate Drought |
| Wethersfield | Moderate Drought |
| Willimantic | Moderate Drought |
| Winsted | Moderate Drought |
| West Simsbury | Moderate Drought |
| Storrs | Moderate Drought |
| Hartford | Moderate Drought |
| Blue Hills | Moderate Drought |
| Canton Valley | Moderate Drought |
| Coventry Lake | Moderate Drought |
| Glastonbury Center | Moderate Drought |
| Heritage Village | Moderate Drought |
| Salmon Brook | Moderate Drought |
| South Coventry | Moderate Drought |
| Terramuggus | Moderate Drought |
| Weatogue | Moderate Drought |
| Waterford | Moderate Drought |