Current Drought Conditions for Connecticut - June 23, 2026
Connecticut Drought Report
As of June 23, 2026 approximately 75% (4,151 square miles) of Connecticut is under active drought conditions, with an additional 15% (819 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across Connecticut: 71.6% (3,983 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 3% (168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 819 | 14.7% | 14.7% |
| Moderate Drought | 3,983 | 71.6% | 71.6% |
| Severe Drought | 168 | 3% | 3% |
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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Brooklyn | Moderate Drought |
| Canaan | Moderate Drought |
| Clinton | Moderate Drought |
| Colchester | Moderate Drought |
| Collinsville | Moderate Drought |
| Crystal Lake | Abnormally Dry |
| Danbury | Moderate Drought |
| Danielson | Moderate Drought |
| Derby | Moderate Drought |
| Durham | Moderate Drought |
| East Brooklyn | Moderate Drought |
| East Hampton | Moderate Drought |
| East Hartford | Abnormally Dry |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Lakeville | Moderate Drought |
| Litchfield | Moderate Drought |
| Manchester | Abnormally Dry |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| New Haven | Moderate Drought |
| New London | Moderate Drought |
| New Milford | Moderate Drought |
| New Preston | Moderate Drought |
| Newington | Abnormally Dry |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Ridgefield | Moderate Drought |
| Rockville | Abnormally Dry |
| Saybrook Manor | Moderate Drought |
| Sharon | Moderate Drought |
| Shelton | Moderate Drought |
| Somers | Abnormally Dry |
| South Windham | Moderate Drought |
| South Woodstock | Moderate Drought |
| Stafford Springs | Abnormally Dry |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| West Haven | Moderate Drought |
| Wethersfield | Abnormally Dry |
| Willimantic | Moderate Drought |
| Winsted | Moderate Drought |
| West Simsbury | Moderate Drought |
| Storrs | Abnormally Dry |
| Hartford | Abnormally Dry |
| Blue Hills | Abnormally Dry |
| Canton Valley | Moderate Drought |
| Coventry Lake | Abnormally Dry |
| Glastonbury Center | Abnormally Dry |
| Heritage Village | Moderate Drought |
| Salmon Brook | Moderate Drought |
| South Coventry | Abnormally Dry |
| Terramuggus | Moderate Drought |
| Weatogue | Moderate Drought |
| Waterford | Moderate Drought |