The March 19 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought in North Florida and South Georgia, the part of the region that is the driest in the Southeast.
Georgia
Exceptional drought conditions in South Georgia are located in parts of Grady, Thomas, Brooks, Lowndes and Echols counties, while the remaining region is still suffering through extreme drought conditions. Extreme drought starts in the southwest corner of the state in Early and Seminole counties, stretch to the coast, from Camden County to Chatham County; and as far north as Laurens, Johnson and Emanuel counties.
Extreme drought is also seen in a small patch of counties in west Georgia in Harris, Talbot, Upson, Crawford and Monroe counties; and extreme drought conditions are also seen in Northeast Georgia. The remaining counties in the state are experiencing severe drought and moderate drought.
Florida
Exceptional drought conditions in North Florida include areas in Madison, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwanee counties. Extreme drought conditions start in the Panhandle in Walton County, expand to the coast, from Nassau County to Volusia County and as far south as Citrus and Sumter counties. Severe and moderate drought conditions cover central Florida, while extreme drought covers most of South Florida.
Alabama
Extreme drought in Alabama is mostly observed in one area in the southern part of the state, including parts of Covington, Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox and Butler counties. Severe drought encompasses most of Southeast Alabama, while moderate and abnormal drought conditions are observed in the rest of the state.