Droughts
Drought is a part climate, just like hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Unlike the other hazards that affect the state, droughts can impact large areas and last for months, even years.
Drought is the lack of soil moisture over a period of time. This lack of moisture can be due to reduced precipitation, increased evaporation and/or transpiration, or higher temperatures. It can also be caused by a combination of all of these causes.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, Georgia | USDA
Did You Know?
One of the worst droughts in recent years in Georgia was observed in 2007. Nearly 50% of the state experienced Exceptional Drought conditions, meaning there was widespread crop and pasture losses, and a water emergency due to shortages of water in reservoirs, streams and wells.