Drought

It's finally raining again in North Carolina, but will it be enough to end the drought that's affecting most of the state?

At least two inches of rain fell across much of the state last week.

It’s been a while since the state has had a drought like this one, according to Corey Davis, assistant climatologist at the North Carolina State Climate Office.

Climatologists say pop-up showers this weekend and Gulf moisture later in the month could bring some relief.

The U.S. Drought Monitor says a swath of Eastern North Carolina from Tarboro to Southport is in “severe drought.”

In tree ring records dating back to AD 800, the only multidecade drought that came close to today's was in the 1500s. Researchers say climate change is a factor and the U.S. must plan for less water.

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