Severe drought covers Horry County; NWS says dryness persists across region
The National Weather Service in Wilmington says moderate to severe drought persists over most of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, as of Oct. 30, 2026.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina, says moderate to severe drought persists over most of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. The agency’s Drought Information Statement, valid Oct. 30, 2026, says the last measurable rain in the area fell on Oct. 17.
According to the statement, Horry County, South Carolina, is in severe drought (D2). Northern Georgetown County, South Carolina, and western Brunswick County, North Carolina, are also in severe drought. Southern Georgetown County and eastern Brunswick County are in moderate drought (D1). The statement lists no areas in extreme (D3) or exceptional (D4) drought.
The NWS will update the statement on Nov. 6, 2026, or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.