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id: 2f492567bf
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-05 17:58 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 17:58 EST
status: reported
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# Drought affects Virginia and North Carolina despite summer rain

WTKR reports drought in Virginia and North Carolina despite heavy rain and flooding in Hampton Roads earlier this summer.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/hampton-roads/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WTKR News 3](https://www.wtkr.com/community/norfolk/virginia-north-carolina-remain-in-drought-nov-5-2026), 2026-11-05 17:58 EST: Drought in Virginia, North Carolina 'has been creeping up on us' despite summer rain, flooding

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