Drought in Russell, Alabama

Russell County began March with Severe (D2) conditions across the southern half and Extreme (D3) conditions across the northern half, which was downgraded to only D2 across the northern half during the first week of the month. A week later, the entire county was upgraded to D2 conditions and was upgraded again to D3 conditions by the end of the month.

Drought conditions continued during the month of March as below-normal rainfall was observed through the first three months of the year. Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought conditions persisted across southeastern Central Alabama.