Current Drought Conditions for Alabama - July 14, 2026
Alabama Drought Report
As of July 14, 2026 approximately 1% (773 square miles) of Alabama is under active drought conditions, with an additional 9% (4,511 square miles) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
All drought-affected areas in Alabama are classified as 1.5% (773 sq mi) Moderate Drought (D1).
The interactive map below shows current Alabama drought boundaries. Click any shaded area for its drought category, or browse conditions by city and town in the list below.
| Drought Category | Area (sq mi) | % of State | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 4,511 | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Moderate Drought | 773 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Alabama Drought Conditions Map
Click on a drought area for its category. Use the legend icon (lower right) to view drought categories. Toggle additional layers with the icon in the upper right.
Drought boundary shapefiles sourced from the U.S. Drought Monitor GIS Data, produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, in partnership with the USDA and NOAA. Area and percentage calculations by PlantMaps.com.
Drought Conditions by City and Town in Alabama
| Location | Drought Conditions |
|---|---|
| Anderson | Abnormally Dry |
| Ardmore | Abnormally Dry |
| Athens | Abnormally Dry |
| Bridgeport | Abnormally Dry |
| Broomtown | Abnormally Dry |
| Cherokee | Abnormally Dry |
| Collinsville | Abnormally Dry |
| Columbia | Abnormally Dry |
| Courtland | Moderate Drought |
| Crossville | Abnormally Dry |
| Decatur | Abnormally Dry |
| Elkmont | Abnormally Dry |
| Ethelsville | Abnormally Dry |
| Florence | Abnormally Dry |
| Fort Payne | Abnormally Dry |
| Fruithurst | Abnormally Dry |
| Fyffe | Abnormally Dry |
| Gaylesville | Abnormally Dry |
| Geraldine | Abnormally Dry |
| Gordon | Abnormally Dry |
| Haleburg | Abnormally Dry |
| Hammondville | Abnormally Dry |
| Hartselle | Abnormally Dry |
| Henagar | Abnormally Dry |
| Hillsboro | Abnormally Dry |
| Ider | Abnormally Dry |
| Killen | Abnormally Dry |
| Lakeview | Abnormally Dry |
| Leesburg | Abnormally Dry |
| Leighton | Moderate Drought |
| Lester | Abnormally Dry |
| Lexington | Abnormally Dry |
| Littleville | Moderate Drought |
| Macedonia | Abnormally Dry |
| Mentone | Abnormally Dry |
| Moulton | Abnormally Dry |
| Muscle Shoals | Moderate Drought |
| Pine Ridge | Abnormally Dry |
| Priceville | Abnormally Dry |
| Rainsville | Abnormally Dry |
| Ranburne | Abnormally Dry |
| Rogersville | Abnormally Dry |
| Russellville | Moderate Drought |
| Sand Rock | Abnormally Dry |
| Sheffield | Moderate Drought |
| Shiloh | Abnormally Dry |
| Spruce Pine | Abnormally Dry |
| Sylvania | Abnormally Dry |
| Town Creek | Moderate Drought |
| Trinity | Abnormally Dry |
| Tuscumbia | Moderate Drought |
| Valley Head | Abnormally Dry |
| Webb | Abnormally Dry |
| Woodland | Abnormally Dry |