Drought Update for April 7, 2026 This Week's U.S. Drought Monitor Map of Alabama Statewide Condition Summary What's Changed? Drought conditions remain the same as last week, with Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) Drought centered in Southeast Alabama, Moderate (D1) Drought spread statewide, and near-normal conditions in parts of central Alabama. What's New? Most counties received 0.5 - 1.5" of rain over Easter weekend, with some Southeast areas seeing almost 2". While this is still below average for spring, it was welcome nonetheless. Streamflows continue to drop statewide, and much more rain is needed to see relief before summer. What's Next? With virtually no rain in next week's forecast, expect conditions to remain stagnant or worsen. Statewide Coverage by Category CategoryCoverage This WeekChanges Since Last Week D0: Abnormally Dry 11.38% 0.00% D1: Moderate Drought 44.18% 0.00% D2: Severe Drought 15.00% 0.00% D3: Extreme Drought 17.96% 0.00% D4: Exceptional Drought 0.00% 0.00% Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, authored by David Simeral (Western Regional Climate Center) with input from the Alabama Office of the State Climatologist Drought conditions across Alabama were unchanged this week, with severe (D2) and extreme (D3) drought still centered in Southeast Alabama. Moderate drought (D1) remains widespread across much of the state, while parts of Central Alabama continue to see near-normal conditions. Most counties received around 0.5–1.5 inches of rain over Easter weekend, with some Southeast areas seeing closer to 2 inches, but this was still below typical spring rainfall and not enough to improve drought conditions. Streamflows continue to decline statewide, and with little to no rain expected in the coming week, conditions are likely to remain stagnant or worsen. Download the Alabama Drought Update Graphic View Past Updates Alabama Drought in the News Despite Recent Rain, Drought Persists Across Alabama: Op-ed from State Climatologist: Lee Ellenburg op-ed for AL.com | Mar. 29, 2026 Alabama Wildfire Danger Remains High as Drought, Low Humidity Fuel Fast-Moving Fires: WSFA 12 Emma Ellis | Mar. 29, 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
