ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Recent rainfall across western North Carolina has made a significant dent in drought conditions, according to the drought monitor updated on Thursday, July 30.
Severe drought intensity dropped a noteworthy 33% across our area over the last week. Areas experiencing moderate drought decreased by 11%.
Parts of northern Buncombe County and most of Madison County were removed from drought status altogether, while only 4% of our area remains in Extreme Drought status…