Dry weather persisted across much of the area for most of August, although portions of the North Carolina Piedmont began to see relief from the dry conditions early in the month, due to an increase in daily thunderstorm activity. Elsewhere, exceptional drought conditions persisted and even expanded slightly westward to cover more of far western North Carolina and northeast Georgia. During the early part of the month, flows on most of the major streams across the area were running at record low levels, with the French Broad River setting a minimum flow record that had stood for almost 100 years. Only a handful of streams were running at more than 1 to 7 percent of normal. Groundwater levels were 2-5 feet below normal. Significant agricultural impacts persisted, with losses to summer crops, including hay, estimated at 30%. The dry weather also affected the livestock industry, due to shortages of pasture crops necessary for feeding.
By the end of the month, Tropical Storm Fay had dropped up to 11 inches of rainfall across the area, providing some relief from the drought conditions, especially across the North Carolina Piedmont.

Drought in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

Drought in GREATER RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

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

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

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

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

Drought in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

Drought in RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

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

Drought in POLK MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

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

Drought in NORTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

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

Drought in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

Drought in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in EASTERN POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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

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

Drought in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper