Current Drought Conditions for - May 2026

Drought Report

As of May 2026 there are no drought or abnormal dryness conditions in . Moisture levels across the state are currently within normal ranges.

The interactive map below reflects the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data for . Use the city and town list below to confirm conditions for specific locations.

Map List

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

Drought status for cities and towns in as of May 2026
LocationDrought Conditions
Fort SmithModerate Drought
EnterpriseModerate Drought
Fort SimpsonAbnormally Dry
Hay RiverModerate Drought
AklavikAbnormally Dry
Norman WellsModerate Drought
Fort ResolutionAbnormally Dry
YellowknifeModerate Drought
BehchokoModerate Drought
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