Map released: Thurs. May 15, 2025
Data valid: May 13, 2025 at 8 a.m. EDT

Intensity

  • None
  • D0 (Abnormally Dry)
  • D1 (Moderate Drought)
  • D2 (Severe Drought)
  • D3 (Extreme Drought)
  • D4 (Exceptional Drought)
  • No Data

Authors

United States and Puerto Rico Author(s):

Pacific Islands and Virgin Islands Author(s):

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

Statistics

Statistics type ?
Week Date None D0-D4 D1-D4 D2-D4 D3-D4 D4 DSCI

Estimated Population in Drought Areas:

Caribbean Drought Summary

Puerto Rico remains drought-free this week based on recent precipitation, vegetation health and soil moisture data.

Near- to above-normal rainfall was recorded across the U.S. Virgin Islands this past week, keeping the territory free from any dryness or drought designation. On St. Croix, over 3.5 inches fell on some locations just southwest of Christiansted, but most locations in and near the city reported 1.25 to 1.75 inches. Farther west on St. Croix, generally 2.0 to 2.5 inches fell on the Frederiksted area, and similar totals were recorded in and around Charlotte Amalie and Nadir on St. Thomas. Meanwhile, precipitation totals were a bit lower on St. John, but still sufficient to ward off any dryness or drought given antecedent conditions. Between 0.65 and 1.45 inches fell on most locations around Cruz Bay and Myall Point, and 1.57 inches was observed on Windswept Beach.

Full Summary

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