Georgia, 1999

Drought in Georgia, May 1 to 31, 1999

May 1 to 31, 1999 · NWS FFC · 90 events in 89 counties and zones

Below normal rainfall continued through May. According to the University of Georgia, this was the driest February through May period since the drought of 1925.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 90 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
90

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FFC wrote it up.

Below normal rainfall continued through May. According to the University of Georgia, this was the driest February through May period since the drought of 1925. Most of Georgia was classified as being in a severe drought and on the cusp of an extreme drought. Rainfall deficits at cooperative observer sites in much of north and central Georgia averaged 1.5 to 2 inches below normal each month February through May. Year-to-date rainfall deficits for the year through May were 7.68 inches at Atlanta; 8.20 inches at Macon; and 8.28 inches at Athens. This followed a dry 1998 summer when farmers state-wide lost $700 million in revenue due to drought. Below normal fall and winter rainfall amounts failed to replenish soil moisture. The dry pattern was due to the cool Pacific Ocean water temperatures of a La Nina event. Although most of Georgia's crops were not in a fragile state yet, without significant rainfall soon, 1999 could be an even worse year than 1998 was for farmers.

The radar

The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.

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Event by event

90 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Pickens

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Pickens forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.464, -84.466 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Dawson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Dawson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.444, -84.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Bartow

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Bartow forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.238, -84.840 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Cherokee

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Cherokee forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.244, -84.476 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Forsyth

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Forsyth forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.226, -84.125 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Hall

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Hall forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.317, -83.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Banks

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Banks forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.354, -83.497 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Paulding

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Paulding forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.921, -84.867 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Cobb

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Cobb forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.942, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, North Fulton

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
North Fulton forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.790, -84.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, South Fulton

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
South Fulton forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.790, -84.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Gwinnett

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Gwinnett forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.962, -84.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Barrow

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Barrow forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.993, -83.713 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Clarke

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Clarke forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.951, -83.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Jackson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.134, -83.566 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Madison

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.128, -83.209 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Carroll

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Carroll forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.583, -85.080 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Douglas

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Douglas forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.702, -84.768 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Newton

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Newton forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.555, -83.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, De Kalb

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
De Kalb forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.772, -84.226 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Rockdale

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Rockdale forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.654, -84.027 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Walton

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Walton forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.782, -83.734 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Oconee

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Oconee forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.835, -83.437 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Oglethorpe

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Oglethorpe forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.881, -83.081 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Wilkes

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Wilkes forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.782, -82.743 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Heard

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Heard forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.297, -85.128 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Coweta

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Coweta forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.354, -84.763 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Fayette

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Fayette forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.414, -84.494 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Clayton

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Clayton forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.542, -84.358 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Henry

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Henry forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.453, -84.154 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Spalding

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Spalding forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.261, -84.284 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Butts

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Butts forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.288, -83.957 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Jasper

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Jasper forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.316, -83.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Putnam

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Putnam forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.322, -83.373 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Hancock

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Hancock forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.270, -83.001 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Greene

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.579, -83.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Taliaferro

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Taliaferro forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.566, -82.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Warren

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Warren forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.409, -82.677 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Glascock

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Glascock forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.229, -82.611 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Morgan

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.591, -83.492 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Jones

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Jones forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.025, -83.560 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Floyd

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.263, -85.214 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Polk

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Polk forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.002, -85.188 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Haralson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Haralson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.794, -85.211 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Troup

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Troup forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.034, -85.028 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Meriwether

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Meriwether forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.041, -84.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Pike

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.092, -84.389 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Lamar

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Lamar forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.077, -84.139 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Monroe

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Monroe forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.014, -83.919 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Oconee

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Oconee forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.835, -83.437 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Baldwin

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Baldwin forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.069, -83.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Washington

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Washington forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.970, -82.796 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Jefferson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Jefferson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
33.055, -82.418 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Harris

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Harris forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.736, -84.909 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Talbot

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Talbot forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.700, -84.533 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Upson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Upson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.881, -84.299 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Crawford

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Crawford forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.715, -83.986 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Bibb

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Bibb forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.807, -83.698 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Wilkinson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Wilkinson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.802, -83.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Johnson

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Johnson forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.702, -82.660 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Emanuel

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Emanuel forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.590, -82.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Marion

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Marion forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.353, -84.525 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Taylor

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Taylor forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.556, -84.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Peach

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Peach forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.569, -83.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Houston

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Houston forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.459, -83.666 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Twiggs

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Twiggs forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.667, -83.427 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Laurens

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Laurens forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.464, -82.922 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Treutlen

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Treutlen forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.404, -82.567 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Webster

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Webster forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.047, -84.551 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Sumter

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Sumter forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.040, -84.197 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Schley

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Schley forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.262, -84.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Macon

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Macon forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.358, -84.042 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Dooly

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Dooly forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.157, -83.799 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Crisp

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Crisp forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.923, -83.768 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Pulaski

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.232, -83.476 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Wilcox

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Wilcox forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.973, -83.432 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Dodge

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Dodge forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.172, -83.168 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Telfair

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Telfair forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
31.930, -82.939 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Wheeler

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Wheeler forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.117, -82.725 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Montgomery

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.173, -82.535 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Toombs

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Toombs forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.122, -82.331 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Bleckley

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Bleckley forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
32.434, -83.328 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Murray

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Murray forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.788, -84.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Fannin

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Fannin forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.864, -84.320 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Union

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Union forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.834, -83.991 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Towns

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Towns forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.917, -83.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Gordon

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Gordon forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.503, -84.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Gilmer

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Gilmer forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.691, -84.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Lumpkin

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Lumpkin forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.572, -84.003 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, White

When
May 1, 12:00 AM EST to May 31, 11:59 PM EST
Where
White forecast zone
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
34.646, -83.747 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Drought
A drought reaching severe (D2) or worse on the US Drought Monitor, or with notable impacts.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5693894, 5693895, 5693896, 5693897, 5693898, 5693899, 5693900, 5693901, 5693902, 5693903, 5693904, 5693905, 5693906, 5693907, 5693908, 5693909, 5693910, 5693911, 5693912, 5693913, 5693914, 5693974, 5693975, 5693976, 5693977, 5693978, 5693979, 5693980, 5693981, 5693982, 5693983, 5693984, 5693985, 5693986, 5693987, 5693988, 5693989, 5693990, 5693991, 5693992, and more.