Drought Information Statement for Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina
Valid October 22, 2026
Issued By: NWS Charleston, SC
Contact Information: nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov
This is the final update until Severe Drought (D2) expands back into southeast GA/SC.  
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Please visit https://www.weather.gov/chs/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. 
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All Severe Drought (D2) or worse conditions have been removed from the southeast GA/SC area
Above normal rainfall is anticipated for the the month of November as well as the November-January time period
The seasonal drought outlook features widespread drought removal across all of southeast GA/SC for the fall and winter season

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

Precipitation
The last 30 days brought a mix of above normal and 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
No rainfall is expected across southeast GA and southeast SC over the next 7 days

Long-Range Outlooks
For the month of November, there is an increased chance of above normal rainfall for all of southeast GA/SC
The 3-month seasonal outlook for November-January suggests an increased chance of above normal rainfall for all  southeast GA/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 November-January time period, widespread drought removal is expected across all of southeast GA/SC