Drought doubles across Washington County

November 1, 2026

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Washington County's area in moderate drought (D1) or worse doubled from 33.91% in early October to 67.02% by the week of October 27 to November 2.¹ This rapid expansion indicates water stress intensifying across the region as we enter late autumn, when most of the county's precipitation should arrive.¹

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

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