1. Water Restrictions

    A comprehensive look at Triangle-area water restrictions.

    1. WEB ONLY: Recovery from drought is complex

      WRAL Meteorologist Greg Fishel and state climatologist Ryan Boyles discuss why rainfall doesn't necessarily end the drought.

      1. WRAL.com Archive: 2007-08 Drought Stories

        A drought of epic proportions grips most of North Carolina.

        1. WRAL Video Gallery: 2007-08 Drought

          See the drought through the eyes of WRAL's reporters and photographers.

          1. Lake Levels: Normal vs. Actual

            View historical lake level data versus normal lake level data for as far back as one year.

            1. N.C. Drought Maps Time Lapse Animation

              View a time lapse animation of drought conditions since April of 2007.

              1. Water Conservation Tips

                Here are some tips on how to conserve water, make your home water efficient and manage landscaping during a drought.

                1. RDU Rainfall Totals: Normal vs. Actual

                  View historical rainfall data versus normal rainfall data for as far back as one year.

                  1. Regional Rainfall (24-Hour Totals)

                    1. Poll: Are You Conserving Water?

                      What steps are you taking around the house to conserve water?

                      1. Poll: How Willing Are You to Conserve?

                        Are you willing to make sacrifices to conserve water? How far are you willing to go?

                        1. Drought-Related Links

                          Find the latest information on the drought and water restrictions at these Web sites.

                          1. Cut Your Water Use by 50 Percent

                            See how easy it is to use 50% less water in your home with our interactive conservation calculator.

                            1. Taking the Drought Seriously? David Crabtree Wants to Know

                              WRAL wants to hear from you. Have you cut back water usage? If so, how? If not, why?

                              1. Nuclear Power

                                View an interactive on how water is used in nuclear power plants.


                                Rainfall since 1/1/2008 at RDU
                                Normal: 43.42 inches
                                Actual: 50.47 inches
                                Deficit:-7.05 inches
                                Updated January 2 at 4:58p.m.
                                Complete Drought Coverage