Severe drought (D2) began impacting Eastern North Carolina in early June and worsened to extreme drought (D3) by early July for several extreme eastern North Carolina counties. Since last winter the region has received well below normal precipitation. Streamflows over Eastern North Carolina were well below normal with several sites showing less than ten percentile range of streamflow. Groundwater conditions were listed as much below to record low levels across the region. As of July 8th, Local Climatological Data Sites New Bern and Cape Hatteras observed fifty-four and seventy-six percent of normal precipitation, respectively. As a result of these conditions, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources banned open burning in Eastern North Carolina.

Drought in WESTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Mainland Dare County in early July 2011. Although no significant precipitation occurred during the month, with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions improved slightly to severe drought (D2) by mid July.

Drought in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation continued for Greene County throughout July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation continued for Martin County throughout July 2011. Although no significant precipitation occurred during the month, with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions improved to moderate drought (D1) by the end of July.

Drought in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Duplin County in early July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Outer Banks Hyde County in early July 2011. Although no significant precipitation occurred during the month, with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions improved slightly to severe drought (D2) by mid July.

Drought in WESTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Mainland Hyde County in early July 2011. Although no significant precipitation occurred during the month, with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions improved slightly to severe drought (D2) by mid July.

Drought in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Jones County in early July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Tyrrell County in early July 2011. Although no significant precipitation occurred during the month, with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions improved slightly to severe drought (D2) by mid July.

Drought in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Onslow County in early July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Lenoir County in by the second week of July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation continued for Pamlico County throughout July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation continued for Pitt County throughout July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation continued for Washington County throughout July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation continued for Beaufort County throughout July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Carteret County in early July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Craven County throughout July 2011. No significant precipitation occurred during the month with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drought in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) designation in June deteriorated to extreme drought (D3) conditions for Outer Banks Dare County in early July 2011. Although no significant precipitation occurred during the month, with only typical summertime afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions improved slightly to severe drought (D2) by mid July.