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Coverage dated July 30, 2026

State officials: Drought not over yet in North Carolina after heavy rain

Headline from FOX 46 Charlotte

Governor Josh Stein said recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions across North Carolina, but the state isn't out of the woods yet.

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  1. Wfmy News 2

    JUST IN: Major reduction in drought across North Carolina, but not over yet (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    Our wettest rain event in about a year has brought improvement to the drought. See if your area got better.

  2. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Significant drought improvement for central NC following recent rain (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After weeks of much-needed rainfall, drought conditions have significantly improved across central North Carolina, but state officials say residents should continue conserving water because reservoirs and groundwater levels remain below normal despite the recent soaking rains.

  3. WCNC

    North Carolina sees best drought monitor update since winter (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    Recent rain gave North Carolina the biggest jump in the state's drought conditions in several months.

  4. FOX8 WGHP

    Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina is experiencing drought, urges conservation (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) -- Despite the rainy conditions we’ve experienced over the course of the previous week, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina is facing ongoing drought conditions. “After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said Stein on Thursday.

  5. FOX 46 Charlotte

    State officials: Drought not over yet in North Carolina after heavy rain (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    Governor Josh Stein said recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions across North Carolina, but the state isn't out of the woods yet.