CHARLOTTE — Charlotte’s hydro-system is in a drought watch due to dry conditions.
In 2024, North Carolina saw 2nd warmest year and despite drought, Helene kept rainfall above average
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group announced that the river system is in Stage 0 of its drought protocol, which means increased monitoring of the reservoirs. It does not yet require any water conservation steps.
The Charlotte area is in a moderate drought for the second week in a row, according to the latest data from the drought monitor.
NOAA reported that the Charlotte area is about 3.5 inches behind its average rainfall for the year.
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