Drought in Pickens, Alabama

Drought conditions worsened the Severe (D2) by mid-July, especially over the northern half of the county. Beneficial rainfall during the latter half of the month improved the drought to Moderate (D1) or Dry (D0) by July 30.

Dry conditions across north and central Alabama during the month of June led to the onset of drought conditions by early July. Some areas quickly progressed to Severe (D2) and even Extreme (D3) drought during the month. However, an increase in rainfall area-wide during the latter half of July resulted in marked improvements in drought conditions by the beginning of August.