North carolina drought News

For the first time since May 12, North Carolina is free of drought. A map issued Oct. 8 by the state Drought Management Advisory Council showed all 100 counties to be clear of any drought advisories. North Carolina received more …

Drought conditions are getting worse in western North Carolina, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor assessment released Sept. 10. Five counties in North Carolina are now considered to be in a severe drought. Those are Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, …