Florida is expected to receive some much-needed rainfall at the start of this week. The state is currently experiencing its worst drought since records began in 2000. As April arrives, we are beginning to see a seasonal transition in rainfall patterns across the region.
Check it out, Florida! We will start the week with some rain (much-needed) as a cold front moves south slowly. Don’t expect temps to drop; just expect instability to linger through the middle of the week. pic.twitter.com/8RZqkJlvHd
— Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) (@FloridaStorms) April 5, 2026
Many areas across Florida are dealing with significant rainfall deficits. Locations from Tallahassee to Jacksonville have recorded deficits exceeding 12 inches over the past six months, with Tallahassee itself nearing a 10-inch shortfall during that same period.
April can sometimes bring surprises. While drought conditions have also expanded across South Florida, rainfall remains below normal here as well. Although March brought more rain than November, December, January, and February combined, the region is still running a deficit overall…