Drought Information Statement for Arkansas
Valid April 9, 2026
Issued By: National Weather Service-WFO Little Rock, AR
Contact Information: nws.littlerock@noaa.gov
This product will be updated April 24th, 2026 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements.
Please visit https://www.weather.gov/LZK/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. 
Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates for regional drought status updates.
All of Arkansas continues to experience drought conditions. 
Over 91% of the state is in severe drought or greater (D2 or greater).
Portions of central and northeast Arkansas are in exceptional drought (D4) conditions. 
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U.S. Drought Monitor


Drought intensity and Extent

D4 (Exceptional Drought): Portions of central and northeast Arkansas.
D3 (Extreme Drought): Portions of north, northeast, north central, central, southwest and southeast Arkansas.
D2 (Severe Drought): Portions of western, northwest, eastern and southern Arkansas.
D1 (Moderate Drought): Portions of eastern and southwest Arkansas.
D0: (Abnormally Dry): None.
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Recent Change in Drought Intensity
One Week Drought Monitor Class Change.

Most areas of the state did not experience drought classification changes during the past week. 



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Precipitation
Below normal precipitation was noted across Arkansas during the last 30 days. 


Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Fire Hazard Impacts

Recent dry conditions have promoted enhanced fire danger conditions across Arkansas. 
Arkansas Wildfire Danger and Burn Bans


Agricultural and Wildlife Impacts
Recent dry conditions have led to significant impacts to livestock and agriculture.
Recent Agriculture and Livestock Impacts



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Fire Hazard Impacts
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Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center.
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Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
The 7 day precipitation forecast includes some rain across most of the state.

Portions of western and northwest Arkansas are expected to receive the most rain. 

Some portions of western and northwest Arkansas could see between 2 to 4 inches of rain.

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Some improvement in drought conditions is possible across the rest of the state.
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook 
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