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# Klamath County, OR drought

Share of county area in drought (D1-D4) or worse, week over week

_Data through Aug 11, 2026 · source last checked Aug 13, 2026 · page revised Aug 13, 2026_

> Drought worsened week over week (now 88%).

Drought coverage in Klamath County held steady at 88% this week. Year-over-year, coverage rose 84 points from 4% a year ago, marking severe deterioration. Current levels run 9 points below the 5-year median of 97%.

## The numbers

| Period | Current | Prior | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Week over week | 88% | 88% | +0 pts |
| Month over month | 88% | 88% | +0 pts |
| Year over year | 88% | 4% | +84 pts |
| vs 5-yr median | 88% | 97% | -9 pts |

## About this data

- Source: US Drought Monitor (National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA, NOAA)
- Series: Share of area in moderate drought (D1) or worse
- Geography: Klamath County, OR
- Unit: %
- Calculation period: Conditions as of the prior Tuesday
- Last observation: Aug 11, 2026
- Update frequency: Weekly, released Thursdays

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