Below normal rainfall through February contributed to an expansion of the extreme drought across north Georgia following an improvement through the month of January. Drought conditions did end, however, across large portions of central Georgia.
Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were common across western and north Georgia for the month of February, or 50 to 100 percent of normal. Eastern Georgia received 0.5 to 3 inches of rainfall, or 25 to 75 percent of normal.
By the end of the month, 365-day rainfall deficits across north Georgia ranged from 19 to 23 inches. The headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, upstream from Lake Lanier, reached record low streamflow levels, and Lake Lanier remained 9 feet below seasonal pool into March. Above normal temperatures through the month contributed to early agricultural growth and overall leaf out across the area, resulting in increased stress on the hydrologic system. The D2 Severe Drought area was generally along and north of a line from Carrollton, to Lawrenceville, to Elberton. The D3 Extreme Drought area was north of a line from Summerville, to Dawsonville, to Lavonia.

Drought in UNION, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in POLK, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DADE, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 01-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor