Extreme drought conditions persisted across western North Carolina through September, as the region experienced another month of well-below normal precipitation. By the end of the month, most locations were running a yearly rainfall deficit of 11-17 inches. Stream flows and groundwater levels were near record low levels, with many streams running at 5 percent or less of normal flow. Water levels on area reservoirs were some of the lowest in recorded history. Agricultural interests continued to be especially hard hit. Farmers continued to struggle to feed livestock due to a lack of hay and poor pasture conditions, forcing many cattle to be sold or slaughtered. Agricultural and other losses attributed to the drought are estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. County-based losses for the growing season will be included in next month's Storm Data.

Drought in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in POLK MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in EASTERN POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in GREATER CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in GREATER RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in NORTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official