The U.S. Drought Monitor provides timely and understandable scientific information on water supply and drought in our region.

Compare our actual monthly rainfall to each month’s average over the last 13 months.

Red and orange areas throughout the MNGWPD region indicate less than 2 inches of rainfall in the past 21 days.

Streamflow map compares 7-day average streamflow to historical streamflow for the day of the year. Wednesday, June 14th map indicates streams throughout MNGWPD counties are experiencing normal flows.

Lake Lanier’s water level is in Action Zone 1, currently at 1,068.74-ft (full pool is 1,071-ft).Per USACE forecasts, levels are forecasted to increase within Zone 1 heading into July. Zone 1 indicates that operations continue in a normal manner.

Allatoona Reservoir’s water level is at the top of conservation, currently at 840.14-ft (full pool is 840-ft). Per USACE forecasts, levels are forecasted to follow the historical median, at the top of conservation heading into July.

NOAA and NWS 12-hr probability of precipitation in localized areas of the metro region forecasts show a range of 6-83% probability from today through Wednesday, with the highest probability occurring this evening.

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for portions of the region. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will redevelop across the area today.

Atlanta Hartsfield – Jackson temperature highs range from 81° F to 87° F today through Monday. We’re a chance of showers and thunderstorms through Monday, but sunny skies on Saturday morning.

An interactive tool for exploring the watersheds within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.