Drought — Inland New Hanover, North Carolina

2011-07-01 to 2011-07-31 · Inland New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Rainfall amounts continued to be meager, with most areas between eight to twelve inches below normal for the year. There were sporadic reports of localized water rationing, however most communities were still under normal water usage. Although most crops around the region were definitely feeling the stress of the drought, the extent of crop losses around the area is unknown at this time.

Wider weather episode

The Severe Drought (D2 classification) continued from June through the end of the month of July, with coastal counties as well as portions of Columbus and Bladen counties classified as Extreme Drought (D3).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 332648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.