Last Updated on June 12, 2025 3:07 pm
According to the latest drought update for North Carolina, most counties in the state are drought-free.
In the High Country, all of Watauga, Ashe, and Avery are drought-free for the second consecutive week.
Abnormally dry conditions can be found in the northeastern part of the state.
The weekly update, put out by the North Carolina Drought Management Council, shows zero counties in the Extreme Drought status, 0 counties in the Severe Drought category, 3 counties in Moderate Drought, and 10 in Abnormally Dry status.
Drought categories are based on streamflow, groundwater levels, the amount of water stored in reservoirs, soil moisture, the time of year, and other relevant factors for assessing the extent and severity of dry conditions.
D2 – Severe Drought
Total: 0
D1 – Moderate Drought
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Washington
Total: 3
D0 – Abnormally Dry
Beaufort
Bertie
Camden
Chowan
Columbus
Currituck
Dare
Hyde
Martin
Tyrrell
Total: 10
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