2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (120+ words) Recent rainfall has eased some dry conditions in the Charlotte area, but Charlotte Water officials say it has not been enough to end drought-related water restrictions. Charlotte Water says months of below-normal rainfall and low streamflow continue to affect the…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (287+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte has picked up some much-needed rain recently, but the region is still dealing with a drought that won’t disappear overnight. Charlotte Water says the Catawba River Basin remains in a Stage 2 drought because the watershed is still recovering…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (211+ words) 09/01/2026 by Staff Report Brunswick County Public Utilities on Monday lifted weekslong mandatory water use restrictions. The county has upgraded from a stage 2 mandatory water conservation alert to a stage 1 voluntary water conservation alert, which means water usage adjustments are now…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (255+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Due to current and projected weather forecasts, as well as reduced system demands, Brunswick County has moved from a Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation Alert to a Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation Alert. Brunswick County is still classified as an…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (411+ words) Some areas of the North Carolina drought have eased, but many counties are still experiencing severe water shortages. Here’s what you can do to help. For much of the summer, North Carolina has been dealing with severe and, in some…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (131+ words) Storm Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The city of Storm Lake has lifted its ban on optional water usage. Mandatory conservation restrictions were declared in mid-July. Not one but TWO city wells were out of commission, and despite the city asking…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (312+ words) Storm Lake has lifted its mandatory water conservation order, ending restrictions that had been in place since mid‑July after two municipal wells were taken offline for repairs and testing. City officials announced the change on Thursday, saying both wells…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (284+ words) The National Water Commission (NWC) says it’s implementing stricter measures for customers in Kingston and St. Andrew as severe drought conditions continue to impact the Constant Spring network. This follows water prohibition orders which came into effect a week ago…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (65+ words) mydailyrecord.com Harnett Regional Water announced Friday that its previously implemented Stage 1 water conservation measures are no longer in effect. Recent conditions have improved sufficiently to allow the community to resume normal water use, stated a release from county officials....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (450+ words) August 21, 2026By Mintesinot Nigussie Sporadic rainfall across North Carolina has brought some relief from a year-long drought, but large parts of the state remain under severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions, with water levels in several reservoirs and streams still below…...