Scenes from Falls Lake and Newcombs Lake in Durham show the dramatic impact of the drought.

Scenes from Falls Lake and Newcombs Lake in Durham show the dramatic impact of the drought. Falls Lake measured 244.95 feet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, more than 5 feet below its target level after a rainfall deficit of about 12 inches over the past year. 📹Travis Long

By The News&Observer

Published July 6, 2026

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