Effects of the drought intensified as many areas received absolutely no rain during the month, setting records for the longest stretch without measurable rainfall in several locations. Wells and mountain streams continued to dry up and lake levels continued to drop. Many communities were forced to start more stringent water conservation measures.

Drought in NORTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-00 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-00 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL