Current Drought Conditions for Prince Edward Island - May 2026
Prince Edward Island Drought Report
As of May 2026 approximately 30% (2,456 square kilometers) of Prince Edward Island is under active drought conditions, with an additional 37% (3,082 square kilometers) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
All drought-affected areas in Prince Edward Island are classified as 29.5% (2,456 sq km) Moderate Drought (D1).
The interactive map below shows current Prince Edward Island 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 | 3,082 | 37% | 37% |
| Moderate Drought | 2,456 | 29.5% | 29.5% |
Prince Edward Island 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.