The dry conditions, that had persisted for most of a 2 year period, continued through May over north and central Georgia. Rainfall amounts in central Georgia were only about 25 percent of normal, while 50 to 75 percent of normal amounts fell across the north. In Macon, the airport recorded only .30 inch of rain for the entire month, establishing this May as the driest May on record.  The previous driest May was in 1936 when only .32 inch of rain fell.  In Columbus, only .78 inch of rain was recorded for the month. Across north Georgia, rainfall amounts were around 2 inches, which was still between 2.5 and 3 inches below normal. Rainfall deficits for the year through May for most of north and central Georgia were between 7 and 10 inches. The Center for Climate Prediction and the U.S. Department of Agriculture classified most of central Georgia as being in an extreme drought for May. They classified most of the north as being in a severe drought, except for the northernmost counties which were placed in first stage drought conditions. In Georgia, corn and soybean crops were rated 43 percent poor to very poor, while cotton was rated at 37 percent poor to very poor. Dollar amounts were not available at this stage of the drought, but crops across the state would be in serious trouble without some relief from the dry conditions.

Drought in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in JONES, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in POLK, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in UNION, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MACON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DADE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MARION, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY