Current Drought Conditions for Rhode Island - May 26, 2026
Rhode Island Drought Report
As of May 26, 2026 approximately 69% (1,062 square miles) of Rhode Island is under active drought conditions, with an additional 1% (19 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
All drought-affected areas in Rhode Island are classified as 68.9% (1,062 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1).
The interactive map below shows current Rhode 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 mi) | % of State | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 19 | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Moderate Drought | 1,062 | 68.9% | 68.9% |
Rhode 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.
Drought Conditions by City and Town in Rhode Island
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Watch Hill | Moderate Drought |
| Misquamicut | Moderate Drought |
| Weekapaug | Moderate Drought |
| Quonochontaug | Moderate Drought |
| Westerly | Moderate Drought |
| Ashaway | Moderate Drought |
| Hopkinton | Moderate Drought |
| Bradford | Moderate Drought |
| Charlestown | Moderate Drought |
| Carolina | Moderate Drought |
| Kingston | Moderate Drought |
| Hope Valley | Moderate Drought |
| Wyoming | Moderate Drought |
| Newport | Moderate Drought |
| Clayville | Moderate Drought |
| Foster Center | Moderate Drought |
| Greenville | Moderate Drought |
| Cranston | Moderate Drought |
| Harrisville | Moderate Drought |
| Chepachet | Moderate Drought |
| Pascoag | Moderate Drought |
| Pawtucket | Moderate Drought |
| Woonsocket | Moderate Drought |
| Greene | Moderate Drought |
| East Providence | Moderate Drought |
| Providence | Moderate Drought |
| Narragansett Pier | Moderate Drought |
| Warwick | Moderate Drought |