Drought expands across Washington County

October 2, 2026

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Washington County experienced moderate drought expansion in late September 2026, with 33.91% of the county entering or remaining in moderate drought (D1) as of the week ending October 5, 2026.¹ The county had no drought classification four weeks earlier on the week of August 4, so this marks a significant intensification in just six weeks.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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