Checked Oct 26, 2026

Rhode Island Drought

U.S. Drought Monitor, updated every Thursday.

Collected automatically and may be delayed. Not an official warning. In an emergency, call 911.

Rhode Island drought map

Drought Monitor

Statewide

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By county

Share of each county in moderate drought (D1) or worse, and abnormally dry (D0) or worse

Bristol County0% D1+, 0% D0+
Kent County0% D1+, 0% D0+
Newport County0% D1+, 0% D0+
Providence County0% D1+, 0% D0+
Washington County0% D1+, 0% D0+

Rhode Island hazards

All hazards in Rhode Island

Data sources

U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA

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The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map built from many indicators and local reports. County numbers are the share of the county's area in each category. Check your local water utility for restrictions.

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