Drought conditions continued across most of Central Alabama through the month of October, despite the rainfall received from a pair of storm systems that brought some showers and thunderstorms to the state during the latter half of the month.  By the end of the month, roughly half of Central Alabama remained in the Exceptional Drought (D4) designation, with the remainder in Moderate (D1) to Extreme (D3) Drought.
Agricultural, hydrologic, and socioligical impacts continued to be widely felt. The rainfall that did occur in October came too late to help many crops.  The majority of cotton and soybean crops, as well as livestock and pasture conditions, remained poor to very poor. Major rivers and reservoirs continued to run much below normal. Navigation on major rivers remained significantly impacted, and many boat landings on major lakes were unusuable due to extremely low lake levels.  On Lake Martin, all marinas had to be shut down because there was no access to them due to the low lake levels.  Many water utility companies continued to enforce fines and surcharges for excessive water usage, and water restriction plans remained in effect.

Drought in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HALE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LEE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MACON, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARION, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency