CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The United States Drought Monitor comes out every Thursday morning. Our WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is happy to report that significant improvement continues due to recent rainfall.

On May 29, 2025, only 36% of North Carolina was under D0 abnormally dry conditions (also referred to as a Level 1 drought). 6% of the state was under D1 moderate drought conditions (Level 2 drought), with all of those spots along eastern sides of the state.

Compared to two months ago, when these numbers were 95% and 61% respectively, this is amazing news.

For South Carolina, the latest numbers show D0 at 29% and D1 at 11%. There is a small sliver of the state (less than 3%) under a D2 severe drought, or Level 3 drought.

Two months ago, these numbers were 99%, 60%, and less than 3%.

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