What We're Showing
Drought is common in many parts of the U.S. throughout the year. Right now, over 60 million people in the U.S. are affected.
This visualization, created with Inigo Insurance, shows where drought is occurring and how severe it is as of August 2025. Data comes from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Key Takeaways
- In the U.S., droughts are tracked by the U.S. Drought Monitor, which classifies conditions into five categories: Abnormally Dry (D0), Moderate (D1), Severe (D2), Extreme (D3), and Exceptional (D4).
- Nationwide, almost 30% of the country faces moderate to extreme drought.
- In the West—which includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming—66% of the region is affected.
- In the High Plains, 27% is experiencing drought.
