Below normal rainfall continued for a majority of central Alabama during the month of December.  There were a few areas that received near or just above normal monthly rainfall amounts, including the northwest counties and those counties along and south of the I-85 corridor.  For areas along the I-20 corridor, monthly rainfall averaged about 50-60 percent of normal.  According to the Drought Monitor, drought conditions did not worsen in any county across central Alabama, while six counties were downgraded one drought level category.

Drought in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D3) Extreme to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D3) Extreme to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D3) Extreme to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D3) Extreme to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D3) Extreme to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D3) Extreme to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in HALE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in MACON, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in MARION, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification lowered from (D4) Exceptional to (D2) Severe due to above normal rainfall.

Drought in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in LEE, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D3) Extreme.

Drought in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.

Drought in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought classification remained at (D4) Exceptional.