Current Drought Conditions for New Brunswick - May 2026
New Brunswick Drought Report
As of May 2026 approximately 51% (39,078 square kilometers) of New Brunswick is under active drought conditions, with an additional 19% (14,631 square kilometers) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
All drought-affected areas in New Brunswick are classified as 50.6% (39,078 sq km) Moderate Drought (D1).
The interactive map below shows current New Brunswick 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 | 14,631 | 19% | 19% |
| Moderate Drought | 39,078 | 50.6% | 50.6% |
New Brunswick 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.