# Oregon drought Share of state 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 held steady week over week (now 91%). Drought coverage across Oregon reached 91% of state area, worsening 3 points on the week. The state sits 27 points above its 5-year median, with year-over-year coverage up 35 points from 56%. ## The numbers | Period | Current | Prior | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Week over week | 91% | 91% | +0 pts | | Month over month | 91% | 88% | +3 pts | | Year over year | 91% | 56% | +35 pts | | vs 5-yr median | 91% | 65% | +26 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: Oregon - Unit: % - Calculation period: Conditions as of the prior Tuesday - Last observation: Aug 11, 2026 - Update frequency: Weekly, released Thursdays --- Cite: Oregon: 91% of area in drought (D1-D4) or worse as of Aug 11, 2026 (US Drought Monitor). The Waterline. https://the-waterline.com/drought/oregon Canonical URL: https://the-waterline.com/drought/oregon