Asheville Faces Heightened Wildfire Risk Amid Rainfall Shortage
By Chris Palmer | Published 2026-03-28T13:16:02.871Z
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A 10.67-inch rainfall deficit since last August has Asheville facing significantly dry conditions and raising concerns about wildfire risks, WLOS reports. Rainfall has been consistently below normal...
A 10.67-inch rainfall deficit since last August has Asheville facing significantly dry conditions and raising concerns about wildfire risks, WLOS reports. Rainfall has been consistently below normal since September 2025. Some months, including November and December, saw deficits of around three inches, contributing to the overall shortage, according to WLOS.
Rainfall measurements from the Asheville Regional Airport underscore the severity of the situation. WLOS reports that the airport has recor
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