Southern Oregon Drought Status
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor (updated weekly, Thursdays)
Douglas County
as of 2026-10-05
D2 (Severe)
86% of county
Jackson County
as of 2026-10-05
D2 (Severe)
82% of county
Josephine County
as of 2026-10-05
D2 (Severe)
18% of county
Coos County
as of 2026-10-05
D2 (Severe)
1% of county
Lane County
as of 2026-10-05
D3 (Extreme)
44% of county
Klamath County
as of 2026-10-05
D3 (Extreme)
1% of county
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a joint effort of NOAA, USDA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center, updated every Thursday. Drought conditions are a major factor in wildfire danger — drier soil and vegetation burn more readily and fires spread faster.