Significant Drought Improvement for Central NC Following Recent Rain

Last week's rains lowered drought status in Forsyth, Guilford counties

"The rainfall last week improved our conditions, but we're still looking forward to additional rainfall, and we continue to encourage water conservation."

State officials: Drought not over yet in North Carolina after heavy rain

Governor Josh Stein said recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions across North Carolina, but the state isn't out of the woods yet.

North Carolina officials urge continued water conservation despite recent heavy rain

Gov. Josh Stein and environmental officials warned Thursday that a nearly year-long drought has left several major reservoirs feet below normal levels, keeping dozens of communities under mandatory water restrictions.

‘Not in the clear yet’: State officials urge water conservation despite recent rains

Recent heavy rains are finally making a dent in North Carolina’s persistent drought, but state officials warn key reservoirs remain critically low—meaning water conservation must continue.

Significant drought improvement for central NC following recent rain

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After weeks of much-needed rainfall, drought conditions have significantly improved across central North Carolina, but state officials say residents should continue conserving water because reservoirs and groundwater levels remain below normal despite the recent soaking rains. Exceptional drought, the most severe category, has nearly been eliminated statewide, with less than 1% [...]

Raleigh to lift stage 1 water restrictions, urge customers to continue conservation practices

Raleigh City leaders say Falls Lake has recovered enough to meet the region's water needs for the remainder of the year.