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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A few Oregon locations have seen drought improvements this week thanks to thunderstorm activity.
The severe drought has started to peel away from the northeast coastal regions of Oregon with Thursday’s latest drought update. Lincoln City to Astoria is now under moderate drought conditions after much of the coast was under severe drought conditions this summer.
Severe drought remains along the Willamette Valley as rain starts to become increasingly more frequent in Portland’s extended weather outlook.
Drought-free conditions have become more expansive for the southeastern sections of the Beaver State this week. Frequent thunderstorms and heavy downpours have helped clear much of the southeastern regions of the state of any drought.
The worst of the drought still remains in Oregon’s northeast corner. The state has nearly flip-flopped from the drought situation it was under in September of 2024. That’s when much of the western half of the state was under no drought or abnormally dry conditions.
Much of Portland’s current drought isn’t from September’s nearly 0.4″ rain deficit, but rather the over three-inch rain deficit seen since January 1, 2025.
Weekend rain is expected for the western half of the state as seasonal temperatures remain through the end of next week.
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Josh Cozart
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