Drought Update for July 21, 2026 This Week's U.S. Drought Monitor Map of Alabama Statewide Condition Summary What's Changed? Abnormal Dryness (D0) was re-introduced in Mobile & Baldwin Counties but reduced slightly in Houston County and in the Northwest corner. All other conditions remained the same. What's New? While some areas have received consistent rainfall, others have missed out on meaningful precipitation and are starting to see deficits in both streamflow and soil moisture. What's Next? Rain is forecast in North Alabama this week, and conditions are expected to stay the same or improve. South Alabama may continue to dry out in areas that receive little to no rain. Statewide Coverage by Category CategoryCoverage This WeekChanges Since Last Week D0: Abnormally Dry 7.57% 1.15% D1: Moderate Drought 0.74% 0.76% D2: Severe Drought 0.00% 0.00% D3: Extreme Drought 0.00% 0.00% D4: Exceptional Drought 0.00% 0.00% Source: US Drought Monitor, authored by David Simeral (WRCC/DRI) with input from the Alabama Office of the State Climatologist Drought conditions saw only minor changes this week. Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions were reintroduced in parts of Mobile and Baldwin counties, while shrinking slightly in Houston County and the northwest corner of the state. Overall, only about 8% of Alabama remains in Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions, and less than 1% remains in Moderate Drought (D1). While some areas have continued to receive beneficial rainfall, others have missed out on meaningful precipitation and are beginning to see declining streamflows and drying surface soils. Rain is expected across parts of North Alabama this week, which should help maintain or improve conditions there, while parts of South Alabama could continue to dry out if rainfall remains limited. Download the Alabama Drought Update Graphic View Past Updates Alabama Drought in the News Some Parts of Alabama are Finally Drought-Free Leigh Morgan with AL.com| June 2, 2026 Drought Resources Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs: Office of Water Resources Alabama Drought Reach: Auburn University Water Resources Center U.S. Drought Monitor for Alabama Alabama Drought.gov page NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) NIDIS Southeast Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Report drought conditions with CMOR Report daily rainfall with CoCoRaHS Assessing drought in the United States