10/01/2026
Drought Update!
Drought conditions continue to expand across Alabama. Conditions in Wilcox and Hale Counties worsened to Extreme Drought (D3), while Severe Drought (D2) and Moderate Drought (D1) continued to expand across South-Central Alabama.
Short and long-term indicators are showing increased stress on soil moisture, precipitation, and stream flow. Agricultural surveys are reporting moderate to severely dry conditions statewide.
A rain forecast of 1+ inches is expected in the coming week which may stave off worsening conditions.