Portion Of The Area Now In An Extreme Drought

April 24, 2026

Drought conditions continue to worsen in the North Escambia area, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data released on Thursday.

A portion of Escambia County in Florida, including Century, McDavid, Bratt, Davisville, and part of Walnut Hill is in an extreme drought, along with Escambia County in Alabama and Santa Rosa County. The remainder of Escambia County, Florida, is in a severe drought.

According to the Drought Monitor, an area in an extreme drought may experience major crop or pasture losses, extreme fire danger and water shortages.

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2 Responses to “Portion Of The Area Now In An Extreme Drought”

  1. Taxpayer on April 25th, 2026 1:24 am

    Traditionally, this would be the time for “controlled burns” in the Milton area.

  2. Local on April 24th, 2026 9:03 am

    Is Escambia County Fl under a burn ban right now?





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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News