WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – An advisory from the NC Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) states that North Carolina is drought-free for the first time since Oct. 15.
Since then, the dry conditions have resulted in significant deficits around the coastal plain. Wilmington had a nearly 15-inch rainfall deficit compared to the 30-year average, according to the North Carolina State Climate Office.
“Due to the drought’s timing in winter and spring, impacts were limited, since it occurred at a time when water demands are typically lower,” said Klaus Albertin, chair of the DMAC. “Reservoir operators were able to control releases to keep water levels near target. There were some limited report impacts to agriculture. We did see an active wildfire season amid the drought and dry conditions.”…