PORTLAND, OR -- Oregon is now considered drought free. NRCS Hydrologist Matt Warbritton says it's the first time since December 10, 2019 the state hasn't had any areas showing "Moderate Drought" or higher.

According to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor, the last area under a D1 drought designation improved to D0, which is considered only "Abnormally Dry."

Last week, 41% of the state was at least Abnormally Dry (D0), with 4.5% considered in Moderate Drought (D1). The impacted areas were in the northwest part of the state, all of Central Oregon and a large part of northeastern Oregon. 

Now, just under 10% is Abnormally Dry, stretching across only two parts of the state: small portions of central and northeast Oregon.