Oklahoma is officially drought-free—for the first time since June 25, 2019.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, June 12, 2025, shows no signs of drought across the entire state. Not even the typical “Abnormally Dry” (D0) category appears on the map. For Western Oklahoma, which often takes the hardest hit, it’s a welcome relief.
The turnaround follows a spring of steady rain and below-average temperatures. In the last 60 days, rainfall totals include 13.1 inches in Weatherford, 15.7 inches in Clinton, 15 inches in Elk City, 15.3 inches in Cheyenne, and 9.3 inches in Mangum.
That much rain has been a blessing and a challenge. While ponds and lakes are full—some in northwest Oklahoma, up to 22 feet above normal, according to the Oklahoma Mesonet—muddy fields are making wheat harvest nearly impossible for many producers.
Still, the bigger story is clear: Oklahoma is out of drought. How long it lasts is anyone’s guess, but for now, the skies are giving farmers and ranchers something rare—peace of mind.
