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Current U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions for Florida

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is updated each Thursday to show the location and intensity of drought across the country. This map shows drought conditions across Florida using a five-category system, from Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to Exceptional Drought (D4). The USDM is a joint effort of the National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA, and NOAA. Learn more.

The following state-specific drought impacts were compiled by the National Drought Mitigation Center. While these impacts are not exhaustive, they can help provide a clearer picture of drought in Florida. 

D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Small brush fires increase
  • Increased landscape irrigation is needed; voluntary water conservation is requested
90.3
of FL
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Burn bans are possible
  • Trees and bushes begin browning
  • Water supply decreases
69.7
of FL
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture is drying; hay yields are low
  • Large increase of wildfire abundance; fire danger is elevated; burn bans are implemented
  • Air and water quality are poor; water salinity is high; river and lake levels are low
9.8
of FL
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Fire danger is extreme; fire restrictions increase
  • Saltwater species replace freshwater species; sea intrusion
  • Nesting bird populations grow with increased nesting area; mosquitoes increase
0
of FL
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Ground water declines rapidly
  • Large municipalities use alternative water sources, borrow water
0
of FL
(D4)
D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Small brush fires increase
  • Increased landscape irrigation is needed; voluntary water conservation is requested
92.9
of FL
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Burn bans are possible
  • Trees and bushes begin browning
  • Water supply decreases
80.3
of FL
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture is drying; hay yields are low
  • Large increase of wildfire abundance; fire danger is elevated; burn bans are implemented
  • Air and water quality are poor; water salinity is high; river and lake levels are low
3.9
of FL
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Fire danger is extreme; fire restrictions increase
  • Saltwater species replace freshwater species; sea intrusion
  • Nesting bird populations grow with increased nesting area; mosquitoes increase
0
of FL
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Ground water declines rapidly
  • Large municipalities use alternative water sources, borrow water
0
of FL
(D4)
D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Small brush fires increase
  • Increased landscape irrigation is needed; voluntary water conservation is requested
67.3
of FL
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Burn bans are possible
  • Trees and bushes begin browning
  • Water supply decreases
29.5
of FL
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture is drying; hay yields are low
  • Large increase of wildfire abundance; fire danger is elevated; burn bans are implemented
  • Air and water quality are poor; water salinity is high; river and lake levels are low
0.0
of FL
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Fire danger is extreme; fire restrictions increase
  • Saltwater species replace freshwater species; sea intrusion
  • Nesting bird populations grow with increased nesting area; mosquitoes increase
0
of FL
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Ground water declines rapidly
  • Large municipalities use alternative water sources, borrow water
0
of FL
(D4)
14,816,394
people in Florida are affected by drought
0
counties with USDA disaster designations
30th
driest February was in 2023, over the past 129 years
24th
driest year to date was in 2023, over the past 129 years

Explore Drought Conditions by City and County

Summary

View up-to-date drought conditions down to the city and county level, including temperature, and precipitation conditions, key drought indicators, outlooks, historical conditions, and water supply, agriculture, and public health maps.

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Drought in Florida from 2000–Present

The U.S. Drought Monitor started in 2000. Since 2000, the longest duration of drought (D1–D4) in Florida lasted 124 weeks beginning on April 11, 2006, and ending on August 19, 2008. The most intense period of drought occurred the week of February 27, 2001, where D4 affected 39.14% of Florida land.

The U.S. Drought Monitor (2000–present) depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. Every Thursday, authors from NOAA, USDA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center produce a new map based on their assessments of the best available data and input from local observers. The map uses five categories: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4). Learn more.

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Drought Resources for Florida

Stay Informed: Local Drought Updates

Drought Alert Emails
Get email updates when U.S. Drought Monitor conditions change for your location or a new drought outlook is released.

Regional Drought Status Updates
NIDIS & its partners issue regional updates covering drought conditions, outlooks/forecasts, and local impacts.

Southeast DEWS Drought Email List
Get regional drought status updates right to your inbox, as well as drought news, webinars, and other events for the Southeast.

Southeast Climate Monthly Webinars
This webinar series provides the Southeast region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions, such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. 

Get Involved: Submit Local Drought Impacts

Drought in your area? Tell us how drought is impacting your community by submitting a condition monitoring report. Your submissions help us better understand how drought is affecting local conditions.