Drought Still Looms Across North Carolina | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

North Carolina’s southern coast is still reeling from the driest six months ever recorded in places like Longwood, while much of the state battles ongoing drought—with some counties in critical tiers. Reservoirs and groundwater are dangerously low, prompting urgent water conservation efforts statewide. The northern Piedmont faces extreme conditions, and Kerr Lake is dropping a foot weekly, threatening power generation. Residents in hardest-hit areas are being asked to activate water shortage measures, including restrictions on lawn watering and car washing—check your local provider for…