The rainfall has alleviated some of the drought’s impact, but nearly 29% of North Carolina remains in extreme or exceptional drought. Flash flooding risks have been identified in the northern Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions, though river levels are not expected to exceed minor flood stages. The Quarry Road Fire in Brunswick County, which has burned 283 acres, is now 75% contained. However, a burn ban remains in effect for unincorporated areas. The drought has posed challenges for agriculture, but the recent rain offers a reprieve for crops critical to the state’s economy, such as corn, soybeans, and tobacco.