January saw a return to dry weather across western North Carolina.
Most observing stations across the region reported a rainfall deficit of 1 to 2 inches during the month, resulting in another month of exceptional drought conditions across most of the area. Water levels on area lakes remained within a foot or two of record low stages. However, rivers and streams remained somewhat recharged from the December rains, with streamflow on most waterways running 25 to 75 percent of normal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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