After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Although recent rainfall has made a dent in the problem, we’re not in the clear yet. I encourage North Carolinians to check their local water system’s conservation status and do their part to use water wisely.
Update on drought conditions in North Carolina.
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