Watauga County in extreme drought as conditions worsen across the state

Extreme Drought Covers Nearly 55% of North Carolina

Extreme drought now covers 55% of North Carolina, stressing soil moisture and raising concerns for corn, soybeans, and winter wheat.

Watauga County in extreme drought as conditions worsen across the state

WATAUGA — Recent rainfall was not enough to offer relief from worsening drought conditions. According to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, extreme drought conditions have expanded across most of the Piedmont and in western North Carolina, and one…