Persistent dry conditions exacerbated the short-term drought conditions over Georgia through November. By the end of October, D3 Extreme Drought had developed over northwest Georgia, and by early November, this area had worsened to D4 Exceptional Drought and expanded into the neighboring counties. Statistically speaking, at the start of November, 11.4 percent of the state was in D2 Severe Drought or worse, with 4.6 percent being D3 Extreme Drought or worse. At the peak of the drought, as shown in the Drought Monitor map on November 21, 2023, 24.7 percent of the state was in D2 Severe Drought or worse, with 9.7 percent being D3 Extreme Drought or worse.
In total, November yielded 0.75 to 4 inches of rain of rain over the state. North of Interstate 20, rainfall amounts were generally 0.75 to 1.75 inches (15 to 40 percent of normal) except over Dade and Walker counties, which accumulated 3.5 to 4 inches (or 55 to 65 percent of normal). South of this area, rainfall amounts were 2 to 4 inches, or 40 to 90 percent of normal. In general, these rainfall amounts fell during only 2-3 impactful weather events during the month.
In the November 30 Drought Information Statement issued by the NWS Atlanta office, 30-day rainfall totals were included for some of the driest climate record locations: Rome (RMG) reported 1.57 inches (38% of normal), Atlanta (ATL) reported 2.01 inches (50 percent of normal), Gainesville (GVL) reported 0.92 inches��(22 percent of normal), Athens (AHN) reported 1.60 inches (43 percent of normal), and Peachtree-DeKalb (PDK) reported 1.16 inches (28 percent of normal).
Through November, soil moisture was below normal and the National Drought Mitigation Center's Condition Monitoring Observer Reports from farmers reported small improvements with the end-of-the-month rainfall but continuing fair pasture conditions. Farmers reported supplemental feeding was required for cattle and livestock. Additionally, through the month there were reports of delayed harvesting or planting of seasonal crops and heavy degree of loss with crop yield, or complete or near crop failure. A new concern for seed germination was reported due to the combined dry conditions and cooler temperatures. The NWS Atlanta office also received an increased number of requests for weather information for wildfires. Many north Georgia localities introduced burn bans and increased education outreach efforts.
The drought conditions peaked November 21, with improvements by month's end tied to new, significant rainfall amounts (included in the totals above). The drought continued to see some improvement in December.

Drought in DADE, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Dade county on October 10, 2023. At the peak, D4 Exceptional Drought conditions were present from November 7 to November 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for improvement to D3 Extreme Drought by November 28.

Drought in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Walker county on October 10, 2023. At the peak, D4 Exceptional Drought conditions were present from November 7 to November 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for improvement to D3 Extreme Drought by November 28.

Drought in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Catoosa county on October 10, 2023. At the peak, D4 Exceptional Drought conditions were present from November 7 to November 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for improvement to D3 Extreme Drought by November 28.

Drought in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Murray county on October 17, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Gilmer county on October 24, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in UNION, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Union county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present beginning November 7. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Chattooga county on October 17, 2023. At the peak, D4 Exceptional Drought conditions were present from November 7 to November 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for improvement to D3 Extreme Drought by November 28.

Drought in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Floyd county on October 17, 2023. At the peak, D4 Exceptional Drought conditions were present from November 14 to November 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for improvement to D3 Extreme Drought by November 28.

Drought in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Gordon county on October 24, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Pickens county on October 24, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Lumpkin county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from November 7 through the end of the month. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Bartow county on October 24, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Cherokee county on October 24, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Dawson county on October 24, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Jackson county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.

Drought in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Madison county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.

Drought in POLK, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Polk county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.

Drought in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Clarke county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.

Drought in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Oglethrope county on October 31, 2023 and continued through the month of November.

Drought in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Whitfield county on October 17, 2023. At the peak, D4 Exceptional Drought conditions were present from November 7 to November 21, 2023. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for improvement to D3 Extreme Drought by November 28.

Drought in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Fannin county on October 17, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from October 31 through November. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over White county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present from November 14 through the end of the month. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.

Drought in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the Drought Monitor, short-term drought conditions began over Towns county on October 31, 2023. At the peak, D3 Extreme Drought conditions were present beginning November 14. Cooler temperatures and new rainfall amounts at the end of November allowed for small improvements to the D3 Extreme Drought area November 28.