Monday, October 19, 2026
The numbers a Texas farmer or rancher checks first.
Texas drought, map of October 13, 2026
78.4%
of Texas is in drought (moderate or worse).
| Map date | In drought | Severe or worse |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | 78.4% | 47.8% |
| Oct 6 | 82.0% | 52.4% |
| Sep 29 | 91.9% | 67.8% |
| Sep 22 | 84.2% | 54.2% |
| Sep 15 | 81.0% | 42.6% |
| Sep 8 | 74.0% | 35.9% |
| Sep 1 | 69.1% | 27.4% |
| Aug 25 | 57.4% | 22.1% |
The Drought Monitor map is updated every Thursday, showing conditions as of Tuesday.