Below, you can look back at past drought conditions for California according to 3 historical drought indices. The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map that shows the location and intensity of drought …

The data cutoff for Drought Monitor maps is each Tuesday at 7 a.m. EST. The maps, which are based on analysis of the data, are released each Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Jan 13, 2026 · Current Drought Conditions for California featuring an Interactive Map and list of drought status for towns and cities - Updated January 13, 2026

The map below displays current drought conditions for California. Visit our page Coping with Drought in California to learn more.

Jan 13, 2026 · The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

This website compiles information and resources on drought in California to help implement sustainable solutions in the face of a drier future due to climate change.

The Current Drought Map on the California Water Watch homepage combines these two important indicators of drought to show regions of the State experiencing prolonged hot and dry conditions.

This website graphically visualizes these data to help understand the effect of drought on rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. Below, learn more about water use and changes in the water cycle …

Jan 9, 2026 · Even San Diego and far northeast California are now out of drought status following the latest storms.

Jan 15, 2026 · The U.S. Drought Monitor is a map that shows the location and intensity of drought across the country. The data is updated each Tuesday and released on Thursday.