A series of rainy days in March has brought the state enough widespread relief to significantly ease drought conditions in Georgia.
State climatologist David Stooksbury says because of an unusually wet month, north Georgia has seen the most benefit, and he’s reclassified conditions in the region:
Stooksbury says much of south Georgia remains in moderate drought. But, the region within the last week got a heavy dose of rain--the southwest corner especially with 5-7 inches.
As for rivers and streams in Georgia, some flood warnings remain in place, such as for the Ocmulgee, Flint, and Oconee.
And there is more rain forecast for the state starting on Tuesday night.
State climatologist David Stooksbury says because of an unusually wet month, north Georgia has seen the most benefit, and he’s reclassified conditions in the region:
"Either totally out of the drought, or abnormally dry. The exeption is the Hartwell and Lanier basins in north and east Georgia. Both of those basins are classified as being in moderate drought."And still, Lanier has rebounded well in only a few months time. From a level of 20 feet below full pool in early-December, the north Georgia reservoir is now only 10 feet under full pool.
Stooksbury says much of south Georgia remains in moderate drought. But, the region within the last week got a heavy dose of rain--the southwest corner especially with 5-7 inches.
As for rivers and streams in Georgia, some flood warnings remain in place, such as for the Ocmulgee, Flint, and Oconee.
And there is more rain forecast for the state starting on Tuesday night.
