Drought Information Statement for Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina
Valid November, 7, 2025
Issued By: NWS Charleston, SC
Contact Information: nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov
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Moderate (D1) and Severe (D2) drought conditions expand across portions of southeast GA and southeast SC
No significant rainfall is expected over the next 7 days
Drought conditions are expected to persist or worsen in the coming months due to an increased probability of below normal rainfall
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent
D4 (Exceptional Drought): 
None
D3 (Extreme Drought): 
None
D2 (Severe Drought): 
GA: Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jenkins, Screven, Tattnall
SC: Allendale, Colleton, Hampton
D1 (Moderate Drought): 
GA: Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Long, McIntosh, Screven, Tattnall
SC: Allendale, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper
D0: (Abnormally Dry): 
GA: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven, Tattnall
SC: Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper

Precipitation
Above normal rainfall occurred across the Charleston Tri-County region as well as Colleton County
Below normal rainfall occurred along the lower Savannah River Valley and across nearly all of southeast GA

Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Hydrologic Impacts 
No known impacts at this time

Agricultural Impacts
A farmer in Allendale County reported very dry conditions with extreme degree of loss to yield potential as well as complete or near crop failure. Some crops have completely shut down and harvest is going to earlier than normal for others. Another nearby farmer expressed concern about water supply to winter oats.

Fire Hazard Impacts
No known impacts at this time

Other Impacts
No known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your county or municipality regarding any ongoing mitigation efforts

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Widespread significant rainfall is next expected over the next 7 days

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Below normal rainfall is expected for the month of November
Below normal rainfall is expected for the 3-month period of November through January

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought conditions are expected to persist for the 1-month period including November and the 3-month period including November through January
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook