Asheville Faces Elevated Wildfire Risk Amid Rainfall Shortfall
By Chris Palmer | Published 2026-03-31T13:46:04.563Z
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Asheville is entering spring with a significant rainfall deficit that has persisted since last summer, raising concerns about potential wildfires. The area is currently 10.67 inches below normal...
Asheville is entering spring with a significant rainfall deficit that has persisted since last summer, raising concerns about potential wildfires. The area is currently 10.67 inches below normal rainfall, according to WLOS. This prolonged dry spell could affect local ecosystems and increase the risk of brush fires in the surrounding areas.
Rainfall measured at the Asheville Regional Airport has been below average this month, WLOS reports. Only 1.67 inches of rain have been recorded in March, 1.2
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