Drought — Tuscaloosa, Alabama

2025-09-30 · Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Event narrative

The southern half of the county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions at the end of September.

Wider weather episode

Extended dry periods in August and September with minimal relief promoted the introduction of Severe (D2) drought into counties in southwestern Central Alabama by late month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288882. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.