The long term drought's impact became more severe, even during the winter, as water levels in lakes dropped and stream flow on rivers reached the lowest in memory. More and more communities began water restrictions and started preparing for a busy fire weather season.

Drought in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NORTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.