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Charlotte Water keeps Stage 2 drought restrictions despite recent rainfall
2+ day, 5+ 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…...
Recent Rain Isn???t Enough to End Charlotte???s Drought
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…...
Charlotte remains in stage 2 drought conditions; water-saving measures still in effect
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (114+ words) WCCB Charlotte Charlotte remains in stage 2 drought conditions; water-saving measures still in effect CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte remains under stage two drought conditions. Despite recent rainfall, Charlotte Water says it hasn’t been enough to overcome how little rain we’ve seen since last…...
Midcoast remains in a Severe Drought: Mainers encouraged to conserve water, report dry wells
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (482+ words) Maine’s Drought Task Force convened September 3 for the first time this season to discuss drought conditions across the state. Maine continues to experience widespread dry conditions, with impacts being reported across the state’s water resources, agriculture, drinking water systems and…...
Severe drought expands into parts of central Maine, now covering nearly 14% of state
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- If it seems like your town has been missing out on any steady rainfall recently, you’re probably right. While we’ve seen our share of showers and storms, it seems as if we’ve missed out on soaking rains. I…...
Water restrictions eased in drought-stricken Brunswick County
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…...
North Carolina drought and 17 ways you can help
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…...
North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists in others
2+ week, 5+ day ago (22+ words) The Avery Journal-Times North Carolina Drought Map as of August 20, 2026....
Heat, drought and impact: Recapping Charlotte’s summer climate and what’s next
2+ week, 5+ day ago (241+ words) Summers in Charlotte continue to trend warmer, dry spells are lasting longer, and as communities learn about new challenges to come, they are already grappling with dramatic changes in climate trends. Much of Mecklenburg County emerged from drought conditions this…...
North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists i...
2+ week, 6+ day ago (191+ words) Western North Carolina saw heavier, more widespread rain resulting in continued improvements in drought conditions. Areas in Macon, Jackson and Transylvania counties improved from extreme drought to severe, the third worst category. For counties in exceptional or extreme drought, water…...