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Drought in
West Virginia
West Virginia
Residents in drought:
0
0 more in abnormally dry areas.
This is:
0%
of the state’s population,
0% more in abnormally dry areas.
The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map that shows the location and intensity of drought across the country. The data is updated each Tuesday and released on Thursday. This map shows the drought conditions on October 16, 2018.
Learn more about the US Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
- Short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops
- Some lingering water deficits
- Pastures or crops not fully recovered
D1 - Moderate Drought
- Some damage to crops, pastures
- Some water shortages developing
- Voluntary water-use restrictions requested
D2 - Severe Drought
- Crop or pasture loss likely
- Water shortages common
- Water restrictions imposed
D3 - Extreme Drought
- Major crop/pasture losses
- Widespread water shortages or restrictions
D4 - Exceptional Drought
- Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses
- Shortages of water creating water emergencies
Related Links
Report Impacts
In partnership with the National Drought Mitigation Center, NIDIS and state partners are piloting an effort to collect impacts of the snow drought across the West from winter 2017-2018. Please use the link below. Information collected will be shared with the states affected to help us better understand the impacts of snow drought to the citizens and the economy of the region.
Key Documents
August 28, 2018
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