Oregon’s 17 counties currently under drought emergency are Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Baker, Deschutes, Umatilla, Crook, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Morrow, Wallowa, Coos, Klamath, and Wheeler. The latest state actions brought the total to 17 of Oregon’s 36 counties.

Counties affected

  • Baker.
  • Coos.
  • Crook.
  • Deschutes.
  • Douglas.
  • Gilliam.
  • Grant.
  • Harney.
  • Jackson.
  • Jefferson.
  • Klamath.
  • Lake.
  • Malheur.
  • Morrow.
  • Umatilla.
  • Wallowa.
  • Wheeler.

What changed recently

The most recent declaration added Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, and Malheur counties. Earlier 2026 declarations had already covered Baker, Deschutes, Umatilla, Crook, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Morrow, Wallowa, Coos, Klamath, and Wheeler.

Context

The governor’s office said the drought status now covers nearly half of Oregon’s counties. Reports also note especially dry conditions across parts of the state, with severe impacts varying by county.

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