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Current U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions for Wyoming

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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.

D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Fishing restrictions are issued
56.5
of WY
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Hay and forage yield is low; producers give supplemental feed to cattle
  • Fire danger is elevated; fire and firework restrictions are implemented
  • Fewer wildflowers bloom
38.1
of WY
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture conditions are poor; overgrazing is reported; hay is scarce; producers are selling cattle; dust increases
  • Trees and vegetation are stressed
  • Water pressure is low; well levels decline
8.9
of WY
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Snowpack is poor
  • Surface water is inadequate for ranching and farming
1.3
of WY
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Revenue losses are reported in all agricultural sectors
  • Ranchers reduce/sell herds, raise fewer cattle, and wean calves early
  • Sheep and lamb herds are reduced
0.0
of WY
(D4)
D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Fishing restrictions are issued
56.7
of WY
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Hay and forage yield is low; producers give supplemental feed to cattle
  • Fire danger is elevated; fire and firework restrictions are implemented
  • Fewer wildflowers bloom
38.1
of WY
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture conditions are poor; overgrazing is reported; hay is scarce; producers are selling cattle; dust increases
  • Trees and vegetation are stressed
  • Water pressure is low; well levels decline
10.0
of WY
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Snowpack is poor
  • Surface water is inadequate for ranching and farming
1.3
of WY
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Revenue losses are reported in all agricultural sectors
  • Ranchers reduce/sell herds, raise fewer cattle, and wean calves early
  • Sheep and lamb herds are reduced
0.0
of WY
(D4)
D0 - Abnormally Dry
  • Fishing restrictions are issued
63.7
of WY
(D0–D4)
D1 - Moderate Drought
  • Hay and forage yield is low; producers give supplemental feed to cattle
  • Fire danger is elevated; fire and firework restrictions are implemented
  • Fewer wildflowers bloom
44.1
of WY
(D1–D4)
D2 - Severe Drought
  • Pasture conditions are poor; overgrazing is reported; hay is scarce; producers are selling cattle; dust increases
  • Trees and vegetation are stressed
  • Water pressure is low; well levels decline
10.0
of WY
(D2–D4)
D3 - Extreme Drought
  • Snowpack is poor
  • Surface water is inadequate for ranching and farming
1.3
of WY
(D3–D4)
D4 - Exceptional Drought
  • Revenue losses are reported in all agricultural sectors
  • Ranchers reduce/sell herds, raise fewer cattle, and wean calves early
  • Sheep and lamb herds are reduced
0.0
of WY
(D4)
272,357
people in Wyoming are affected by drought
21
counties with USDA disaster designations
24th
wettest January was in 2023, over the past 129 years
24th
wettest 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 Wyoming from 2000–Present

The U.S. Drought Monitor started in 2000. Since 2000, the longest duration of drought (D1–D4) in Wyoming lasted 435 weeks beginning on February 13, 2001, and ending on June 9, 2009. The most intense period of drought occurred the week of August 6, 2002, where D4 affected 39.72% of Wyoming 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 Wyoming

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.

Missouri River Basin & Intermountain West Drought Email Lists
Get regional drought status updates right to your inbox, as well as drought news, webinars, and other events for the Missouri River Basin and Intermountain West.

North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook Webinars
This webinar series, which covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes, includes a summary of past and current conditions, potential and ongoing impacts across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation), and outlook information.

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.