Drought Update

No drought over the Southeast, however the month of December 2009 was the wettest December on record for Augusta, dating back as far as 1871. Read more »

• South Carolina's drought virtually over
• Rainy March helps ease drought conditions
• Drought could go from bad to worse
• Conserving water now may help later
  
• Month is driest January since 1989 for Augusta
• Prepare for possible worsening drought in Georgia-Carolina
  
• Improved lake levels allow Thurmond and Hartwell boat ramps to reopen
  
• Rain has helped much of the South recover from two-year drought
• Could 2008 end with a rainfall surplus?
• November one of the coldest and wettest in Augusta history
  
• Drought tightens grip on north Ga.
• UGA reports success in water conservation efforts
• South Carolina residents installing rain harvesting systems
• Rain is no help for Thurmond Lake water levels
  
• Gov. Sanford wants most S.C. counties to receive drought assistance
• Upstate S.C. drought conditions may lead to disaster relief
• Thurmond Lake could fall to lowest level since 2002
• Drought limits fireworks displays in some parts of the U.S.
  
• June 2008 second driest in at least 57 years
  
• Drought worsens; record low stream levels
• Extreme drought spreading
• Rome To Ease Some Outdoor Watering Restrictions
• Why Has It Gotten So Hot So Fast?
  
• New Report Says Reduced Water Flow May Not Harm Florida Mussels
• Some Georgia Water Restrictions Eased After Winter Rain