Drought Information Statement for Arkansas
Valid June 25, 2026
Issued By: National Weather Service-WFO Little Rock, AR
Contact Information: nws.littlerock@noaa.gov
This product will be updated July 9h, 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.
Nearly 85% of Arkansas continues to experience drought conditions.
Nearly 61% of the state is in severe drought or greater (D2 or greater).
Areas of drought improvement were noted across parts of northern Arkansas. 
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Arkansas


Drought intensity and extent:

D4 (Exceptional Drought): Portions of northeast and southeast Arkansas. 
D3 (Extreme Drought): Several portions of Arkansas.
D2 (Severe Drought): Much of Arkansas has D2 or greater conditions indicated. 
D1 (Moderate Drought): Portions of northwest, east central Arkansas. 
D0: (Abnormally Dry): Portions of western and eastern Arkansas.
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Recent Change in Drought Intensity
Link to the latest 4-week change map for Arkansas
One Week Drought Monitor Class Change.

Improvements were noted across northern Arkansas.   


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Precipitation
Portions of northern and southwest Arkansas received above normal precipitation during the past 30 days. 



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Temperature
Cooler than normal temperatures were noted during the past week.

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Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Agricultural and Wildlife Impacts
Recent dry conditions have led to significant impacts to livestock and agriculture.
Recent Agriculture and Livestock Impacts


Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts
Summarize conditions/impacts here

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Agricultural Impacts
Summarize conditions/impacts here
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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 calls for several inches of rain across extreme northern Arkansas. 
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Arkansas


Drought intensity and extent:

D4 (Exceptional Drought): Portions of northeast and southeast Arkansas. 
D3 (Extreme Drought): Several portions     of Arkansas.
D2 (Severe Drought): Much of Arkansas    has D2 or greater conditions indicated. 
D1 (Moderate Drought): Portions of northwest, east central. 
D0: (Abnormally Dry): Portions of       western and eastern Arkansas.
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Rapid Onset Drought Outlook
Links to the latest Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 day Temperature Outlook and Precipitation Outlook.
Summarize conditions and impacts here

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Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Summarize conditions/impacts here

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Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought conditions are expected to improve across much of the state during the next 3-month period. 
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook 
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