- North Florida recorded only 1.37 inches of rain in March, 69% below the normal 4.46 inches for that month.
- The 12-month rainfall deficit in the Suwannee River Water Management District reached nearly 20 inches as of March 31, up from 15.37 inches in February.
- Alachua County issued burn bans in November 2025 and a State of Emergency was declared in February due to severe drought and wildfire risks.
Drought conditions in North Florida continue as recent precipitation hasn’t come close to closing the region’s rainfall deficit.
According to the Suwannee River Water Management District’s (SRWMD) monthly hydrological conditions report released on Wednesday, the average rainfall in March totaled 1.37 inches, which is nearly 69% lower than the month’s normal 4.46-inch average, as reported from 1932-2025.
Over the past 12 months, ending March 31, the district’s rainfall deficit is now at 19.98 inches, which, according to the SRWMD release, is an increase from the 15.37-inch deficit reported at the end of February…