Current Drought Conditions for Manitoba - May 2026
Manitoba Drought Report
As of May 2026 approximately 12% (78,625 square kilometers) of Manitoba is under active drought conditions, with an additional 10% (64,802 square kilometers) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across Manitoba: 9.1% (59,075 sq km) Moderate Drought (D1); 3% (19,549 sq km) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current Manitoba 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 | 64,802 | 10% | 10% |
| Moderate Drought | 59,075 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Severe Drought | 19,549 | 3% | 3% |
Manitoba 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.