Current Drought Conditions for District of Columbia - May 26, 2026
District of Columbia Drought Report
As of May 26, 2026 approximately 90% (62 square miles) of District of Columbia is under drought conditions.
Breaking down current drought conditions across District of Columbia: 7% (5 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 82.9% (57 sq mi) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current District of Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate Drought | 5 | 7% | 7% |
| Severe Drought | 57 | 82.9% | 82.9% |
District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Washington | Severe Drought |