Another abnormally dry month resulted in a persistence of severe to exceptional drought conditions over much of the mountains and foothills of North Carolina. Some slight improvement was observed in well water levels, but they remained near record lows. Most rivers and major streams continued to flow at less than 10 percent of normal.  Voluntary water restrictions continued in most areas, with a few areas continuing to institute mandatory restrictions. Meanwhile, severe crop losses resulted in a federal disaster declaration for much of the larger agricultural communities across the area.

Drought in GREATER CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Drought in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 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-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official