Lack of Spring Rain Pushes More than Half of NW Into Severe Drought

Lack of spring rain pushes more than half of NW into severe drought

Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, with more than half in a severe or extreme drought, according to a July analysis and September data from the U.S. Drought Monitor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

SBA Offers Relief to Oregon Small Businesses Affected by Drought

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More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period

Between April and July, Oregon experienced its fourth driest period since record keeping began in 1895, according to the state’s climatologist.

Little spring rain means much of Oregon now in severe drought - Salem Reporter

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More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period - Finnoexpert

Oregon farms struggle through a prolonged drought. (Photo courtesy of Yadira Lopez/Malheur Enterprise) Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, with more than half in a severe or extreme drought, according to a July analysis and September data from the U.S. Drought Monitor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That’s due in large part to a lack of spring rain. Between April and August, Oregon had its fourth-drie…

More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought

Between April and July, Oregon experienced its fourth driest period since record keeping began in 1895, according to the state’s climatologist. Continue reading…