The D4 Exceptional drought conditions improved slightly over Georgia through the month of December as a more active atmospheric pattern set up over the region. The most significant improvement occurred over the southern Atlanta metropolitan area, with some portions of Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, and Henry counties improving from the D4 Exceptional to D2 Severe drought level.  Far north Georgia counties along the Tennessee border also improved from D4 Exceptional to D3 Extreme drought.  Elsewhere across north and central Georgia, the drought persisted through the month with little to no improvement.
At the end of the year, annual normal rainfall departures were generally 9 to 15 inches across north Georgia, and 1 to 6 inches across central Georgia. Lake levels were heavily impacted by the drought with Lake Lanier and Carters Lake nearly 10 feet below seasonal pool levels. Although the drought conditions peaked in November, the long term drought persisted into 2017.

Drought in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in POLK, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DADE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MARION, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MACON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JONES, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UNION, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor