That includes all of northeast and northwest Georgia. Last week that figure was 61%.
The severity ranges from Exceptional (the most severe) to Extreme to Severe. Hall County falls into the latter category as do most counties in northeast Georgia though extreme conditions have pushed through most of Dawson and Lumpkin and are knocking on Hall’s door, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Georgia | U.S. Drought Monitor (unl.edu)
As for the level of Lake Lanier, it was 1062.9 this morning about .25 of a foot lower than a week ago. The level is the lowest since 2017 and is about eight feet below normal for this year. Lake Lanier Water Level History (uslakes.info)
