Drought Update for November 11, 2025

This Week's U.S. Drought Monitor Map of Alabama

A map of drought levels in Alabama for the week of November 4, 2025. Extreme drought is concentrated in West Central Alabama, Severe and Moderate Drought expands across Central and South Alabama, and North Alabama is mostly drought-free.

Statewide Condition Summary

What's Changed? Conditions are status quo across Alabama this week, with no changes in abnormally dry or drought conditions. The lower two-thirds of the state continue to experience Moderate to Extreme drought, while most Northern counties are at near-normal conditions.

What's New? Aside from a few areas, most of the state saw little to no rainfall this past week. Much of AL has been getting at least one rain event per week, which is enough to prevent worsening dryness, but more consistent rainfall is needed to lift counties out of drought. Despite recent showers, few areas have received normal rainfall totals over the past three to four months, so dry conditions are largely stagnant.

What's Next? With no rain in the upcoming week's forecast, expect conditions to remain the same or worsen.

Statewide Coverage by Category

CategoryCoverage This WeekChanges Since Last Week
D0: Abnormally Dry 16.35% 0.17%
D1: Moderate Drought 26.09% 0.34%
D2: Severe Drought 37.61% 0.18%
D3: Extreme Drought 2.54% 0.00%
D4: Exceptional Drought 0.00% 0.00%

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, authored by Curtis Riganti (National Drought Mitigation Center) with input from the Alabama Office of the State Climatologist

 

A few areas across Alabama were lucky enough to see an inch or more of rain this week, but most of the state received little to no rainfall. Rain chances have been appearing about once a week, which is helpful, but more consistent precipitation is needed to lift counties out of drought. Very few areas have recorded normal rainfall totals over the past three to four months, keeping dry conditions largely stagnant. West Alabama has stabilized, showing no further drought expansion, but the region still needs more rain before any broad improvement can be expected. South and Southeast Alabama remain the driest, with persistent low streamflows, dry soils, and limited moisture recovery. Without meaningful rainfall soon, these areas may face further drought intensification in the coming weeks.

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Alabama Drought Update infographic for the week of November 11, 2025. Central and South Alabama remain in Moderate to Extreme drought, with the worst conditions centered around Marengo County.

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