# Washington drought Share of state area in drought (D1-D4) or worse, week over week _Data through Aug 25, 2026 · source last checked Aug 27, 2026 · page revised Aug 27, 2026_ > Drought held steady week over week (now 72%). Drought coverage in Washington held steady at 72% week over week, though conditions worsened 8 percentage points over the month from 64%. Year over year the state has improved, down from 100% last August. The 72% coverage sits 13 points above the 5-year median for this period. ## The numbers | Period | Current | Prior | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Week over week | 72% | 72% | +0 pts | | Month over month | 72% | 64% | +8 pts | | Year over year | 72% | 100% | -28 pts | | vs 5-yr median | 72% | 58% | +13 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 25, 2026 - Update frequency: Weekly, released Thursdays --- Cite: Washington: 72% of area in drought (D1-D4) or worse as of Aug 25, 2026 (US Drought Monitor). The Waterline. https://the-waterline.com/drought/washington Canonical URL: https://the-waterline.com/drought/washington