Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor (2000–present) depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. Every Thursday, authors from NOAA, USDA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center produce a new map based on their assessments of the best available data and input from local observers. The map uses five categories: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4). (Data updated April 11, 2023)
According to a February 14, 2023, article by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB):
Groundwater levels in the Klamath Basin have declined significantly in recent years. OWRD said the water level dropped by 20 to 30 feet over the last three years alone, so additional access is unsustainable.
Emergency drought declarations have been made in Klamath County in 16 of the past 31 years.
Oregon agriculture resources related to drought can be found here.
Oregon water resources related to drought can be found here.