Drought Information Statement for Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina
Valid October 3, 2026
Issued By: NWS Charleston, SC
Contact Information: nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov
This product will be updated October 23, 2026 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Rainfall was below normal over the last 30 days across all of southeast GA and southeast SC
A widespread significant rainfall event is expected over the next week
Above normal rainfall is anticipated for the October-December time period
The seasonal drought outlook features widespread improvement across all of southeast GA and southeast SC for the fall and the beginning of winter

U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent
D4 (Exceptional Drought): 
GA: None
SC: None
D3 (Extreme Drought): 
GA: None
SC: Colleton, Hampton, Jasper
D2 (Severe Drought): 
GA: None
SC: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton,  Jasper
D1 (Moderate Drought): 
GA: Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Long, Screven, Tattnall
SC: Allendale, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper
D0: (Abnormally Dry): 
GA: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven, Tattnall
SC: Beaufort, Jasper

Precipitation
The last 30 days brought widespread below normal rainfall to southeast GA and southeast SC

Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
No known impacts at this time

Agricultural Impacts
No known impacts at this time

Fire Hazard Impacts
No known impacts at this time 

Other Impacts
No known impacts at this time 

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Widespread significant rainfall is expected across southeast GA and southeast SC over the next 7 days
Widespread rain amounts of 2-4 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible
Most of the rain is expected to impact the area Saturday (10/3) through Monday (10/5)

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
For the month of October, there is an increased chance of above normal rainfall
The 3-month seasonal outlook for October-December suggests an increased chance of above normal rainfall for southeast GA and southeast SC as well

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
With above normal rainfall anticipated for the October-December time period, widespread drought improvement is expected to occur