Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 27, 2026

Last Updated on August 27, 2026 11:03 am Avery County has become the first High Country county to exit drought entirely, improving from Abnormally Dry (D0) to drought-free status this week. Burke, Mitchell, and Rutherford counties also moved to drought-free, bringing the statewide total to 17 counties with no drought classification — up from 13 … The post Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August…