Drought Update for December 2, 2025 This Week's U.S. Drought Monitor Map of Alabama Statewide Condition Summary What's Changed? Parts of Colbert down to Fayette county have returned to near-normal conditions, several southern counties improved from D2 Severe to D1 Moderate Drought, and a few Southeast areas improved from D3 Extreme down to D2 Severe Drought. What's New? A good portion of Alabama received 2+ inches of rain over the past week. While this amount is not enough for substantial drought relief, it has instigated early improvements in select areas. The rainfall helped replenish surface soil moisture, but more sustained precipitation is needed before streamflow levels begin to show meaningful recovery. What's Next? Up to 3 inches of rain are expected in Central and South Alabama, with the heaviest totals near the Gulf and Florida border. Expect to see continued drought improvements. Statewide Coverage by Category CategoryCoverage This WeekChanges Since Last Week D0: Abnormally Dry 24.01% 3.14% D1: Moderate Drought 36.67% 11.07% D2: Severe Drought 20.15% 9.77% D3: Extreme Drought 6.68% 4.01% 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 Despite recent improvements, 88% of Alabama still remains in some level of abnormal dryness or drought as of December 2, 2025. Most of the state received 2+ inches of rain this past week, which helped replenish surface soil moisture and prompted drought improvements in select areas. Conditions have returned to near-normal in parts of Colbert down to Fayette County. Several Southern counties improved from Severe (D2) to Moderate Drought (D1), and some areas in the Southeast improved from Extreme (D3) to Severe Drought (D2). More rain is on the way, with up to 3 inches expected in Central and South Alabama. Continued precipitation will be key for deeper recovery, especially for streamflow and groundwater levels. Download the Alabama Drought Update Graphic View Past Updates Alabama Drought in the News Alabama Farmers Feeling Impacts of Ongoing Drought: WAKA 8 Justin Walker | Oct. 13, 2025 Alabama Drought Deepends as Water Levels Drop, Fire Danger Rises: WSFA 12 James Giles | Oct. 2, 2025 Alabama Farmers Facing Tough Year with Drought: Alabama Extension | Sept. 30, 2025 Drought Resources Alabama Department of Community and Economic 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