The lack of tropical season precipitation and the persistent dry conditions produced short-term drought conditions over west central Georgia in late September 2025, and expanded D2 Severe Drought conditions into the Metro Atlanta area by early October. By the end of October, a small area of D3 Extreme Drought had developed.
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The lack of tropical season precipitation and the persistent dry conditions produced short-term drought conditions over west central Georgia in late September 2025, and expanded D2 Severe Drought conditions into the Metro Atlanta area by early October. By the end of October, a small area of D3 Extreme Drought had developed.
In total, October yielded 0.75 to 3 inches of rain of rain over the state, with the highest amounts over north Georgia. South of a line from LaGrange, to Monticello, to Elberton, rainfall amounts were generally under 2 inches, or 25 to 50 percent of normal. In the Metro Atlanta area, rainfall amounts were generally 2 to 3 inches, or 50 to 80 percent of normal, but the combination of low late summer rainfall and warm temperatures exacerbated the dry conditions.
Condition Monitoring Observer Reports and Drought Impacts Reporter received reports through the month indicating delayed harvesting or planting of seasonal crops, and poor grazing conditions. The Crop Progress and Condition graphs showed the largest impact to cotton, pasture and range conditions across the state. Farmers also relayed reports of drying water sources.
At the beginning of October, 0.91 percent of the NWS Atlanta area was in D2 Severe Drought conditions. By the end of the month, this had expanded to be 16.7 percent, with an additional 2.55 percent in D3 Extreme Drought. D3 Extreme Drought included portions of Fulton, Clayton, Fayette, Coweta, Henry, Spalding, Meriwether and Pike counties in October.
The drought persisted and expanded over north and central Georgia through October and continued into November.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
6 drought. Local standard time, as filed.
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Chattahoochee County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to far eastern Emanual County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Marion County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Muscogee County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to Rockdale County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
According to the Drought Monitor, D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced to far western Taylor County on October 14, 2025. The D2 Severe Drought continued into November.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, October 2025
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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1298558, 1298559, 1298560, 1298561, 1298562, 1298563.