Current Drought Conditions for Delaware - May 26, 2026
Delaware Drought Report
As of May 26, 2026 approximately 82% (2,048 square miles) of Delaware is under drought conditions.
Breaking down current drought conditions across Delaware: 15% (374 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1); 67.4% (1,675 sq mi) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current Delaware 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 | 374 | 15% | 15% |
| Severe Drought | 1,675 | 67.4% | 67.4% |
Delaware 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 Delaware
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Bethany Beach | Severe Drought |
| Bethel | Severe Drought |
| Blades | Severe Drought |
| Bridgeville | Severe Drought |
| Brookside | Moderate Drought |
| Camden | Severe Drought |
| Claymont | Moderate Drought |
| Clayton | Severe Drought |
| Dagsboro | Severe Drought |
| Delaware City | Moderate Drought |
| Dewey Beach | Severe Drought |
| Edgemoor | Moderate Drought |
| Ellendale | Severe Drought |
| Farmington | Severe Drought |
| Fenwick Island | Severe Drought |
| Frankford | Severe Drought |
| Frederica | Severe Drought |
| Georgetown | Severe Drought |
| Glasgow | Moderate Drought |
| Greenwood | Severe Drought |
| Harrington | Severe Drought |
| Hockessin | Moderate Drought |
| Houston | Severe Drought |
| Kent Acres | Severe Drought |
| Kenton | Severe Drought |
| Laurel | Severe Drought |
| Leipsic | Severe Drought |
| Lewes | Severe Drought |
| Magnolia | Severe Drought |
| Middletown | Moderate Drought |
| Milford | Severe Drought |
| Millsboro | Severe Drought |
| Millville | Severe Drought |
| Milton | Severe Drought |
| New Castle | Moderate Drought |
| Newark | Moderate Drought |
| Newport | Moderate Drought |
| Ocean View | Severe Drought |
| Odessa | Moderate Drought |
| Rehoboth Beach | Severe Drought |
| Rodney Village | Severe Drought |
| Seaford | Severe Drought |
| Selbyville | Severe Drought |
| Slaughter Beach | Severe Drought |
| Smyrna | Severe Drought |
| South Bethany | Severe Drought |
| Townsend | Severe Drought |
| Viola | Severe Drought |
| Wilmington | Moderate Drought |
| Wilmington Manor | Moderate Drought |
| Felton | Severe Drought |
| Riverview | Severe Drought |
| Pike Creek Valley | Moderate Drought |
| Bear | Moderate Drought |
| North Star | Moderate Drought |
| Ardentown | Moderate Drought |
| Highland Acres | Severe Drought |
| Wyoming | Severe Drought |
| Dover | Severe Drought |
| Long Neck | Severe Drought |