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‘We’re pretty low.’ Georgia’s Ogeechee River is visibly shallow as drought grips Georgia

by Jillian Magtoto | GPBMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Underneath a Ga. Highway 204 bridge in Ellabell, Ga., the Ogeechee River is visibly shallow. The waning water line has yielded paling dirt banks and marks of past water levels lining a concrete boat ramp. Here at Morgan’s Bridge, the water level average has been about 6 feet, or double what it looks like now. “We’re […]

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Will Georgia get any rain this week?

by B.T. ClarkMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Map showing the probability of receiving 1 inch or more of precipitation through Sunday evening, May 3, 2026, 8 pm EDT. The map covers parts of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina with percentages ranging from 1% in Huntsville and Dalton to 83% in Statesboro. The probability increases from north to south, with the highest chances in southern Georgia and coastal areas. The color gradient ranges from dark blue (lowest probability) to yellow (highest probability). Key cities and their probabilities include Atlanta (25%), Columbus (56%), Augusta (54%), Savannah (82%), and Macon (59%). The map was issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5 pm EDT by NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain expected across Georgia this weekend as drought grips every county

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Georgia is experiencing severe drought, with 98% of the state in Severe Drought (D2) or worse, and about 27% in Exceptional Drought (D4), the highest drought level. The table shows the rainfall needed to get back to near-normal within 5 inches over 1, 3, and 6 months for four locations (ATL, CSG, MCN, AHN), with current water year deficits ranging from 11.77" to 14.60". Percent values indicate the portion of years with that amount of rain over the same months, based on climate records. The water year runs from October 1 to September 29. The data was updated April 26, 2026.

Georgia’s drought is so bad that even a rainy week won’t make a dent

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Georgia drought update for April 16th shows the state experiencing severe drought conditions. The map indicates widespread areas in D3 (Extreme Drought) and D4 (Exceptional Drought) levels, especially in the southern and central parts of Georgia. The coverage of D2-D4 drought is at its greatest in nearly twenty years, with two-thirds of Georgia in D3 or higher. Current conditions are the worst since the drought began in Fall 2025. The legend shows drought intensity from None to D4, with colors ranging from white (None) to dark brown (D4). The table details the percentage area affected by each drought level, highlighting a significant increase in severe drought areas compared to previous weeks and months.

Georgia drought is the worst in nearly 20 years

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

High temperature forecast for Atlanta Metro from April 10th to April 15th shows temperatures rising from 79°F on Friday to 88°F on Wednesday, with record highs around 86-89°F. A persistent high pressure system over the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic will bring warm, dry weather through most of next week. For North and Central Georgia, temperatures will warm up with widespread highs in the 80s this weekend and early next week, some daily high temperature records may be at risk, and overnight lows will warm to the upper 50s to low 60s. Average highs are typically 73-74°F. The forecast is provided by the National Weather Service Atlanta and was updated on April 10, 2026.

The Heat is On: Georgia’s spring temperature ramp-up begins this week

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Georgia drought update for March 17, 2026, shows the majority of north and central Georgia in moderate (D1) or severe drought (D2). Extreme drought (D3) is present in northeast, west-central, and southeast areas. Expansion of drought conditions is likely in the coming weeks due to a dry forecast. The map highlights drought intensity with colors: yellow for abnormally dry, tan for moderate drought, orange for severe drought, red for extreme drought, and dark red for exceptional drought. The southern part of Georgia shows extensive extreme and exceptional drought conditions.

Drought Report: Georgia is still bone dry and not getting any better

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

7 Dry Days Ahead Georgia

by B.T. ClarkDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

97% of Georgia is Now in a Drought: What You Need To Know

by B.T. ClarkOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Georgia Drought Worsens and Weekend Rain Won’t Bring Relief

by B.T. ClarkOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025