U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought Categories
D0 - Abnormally Dry
D1 - Moderate Drought
D2 - Severe Drought
D3 - Extreme Drought
D4 - Exceptional Drought
Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor (droughtmonitor.unl.edu). Updated weekly on Thursdays. Drought conditions affect fire risk, fuel moisture, and prescribed burn planning.