# Washington 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 64%). Washington drought held steady at 64% of the state in moderate drought or worse this week, but month-over-month the picture differs. Drought coverage has risen 18 points over the past month and now sits 11 points above the 5-year median. Year over year, the state has improved substantially, down 32 points from August 2025. ## The numbers | Period | Current | Prior | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Week over week | 64% | 64% | +0 pts | | Month over month | 64% | 64% | +0 pts | | Year over year | 64% | 96% | -32 pts | | vs 5-yr median | 64% | 53% | +11 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: Washington - Unit: % - Calculation period: Conditions as of the prior Tuesday - Last observation: Aug 11, 2026 - Update frequency: Weekly, released Thursdays --- Cite: Washington: 64% of area in drought (D1-D4) or worse as of Aug 11, 2026 (US Drought Monitor). The Waterline. https://the-waterline.com/drought/washington Canonical URL: https://the-waterline.com/drought/washington