GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A new report finds recent rain has improved drought conditions in the state, but some say it’s too much, too late.

After dry conditions followed by heavy rain from Tropical Storm Debby, there is finally some good news for farmers in the east.

Corn and other crops were destroyed from recent extreme weather, but the latest drought monitor finds the number of residents in North Carolina in areas of drought is zero.

Pitt County farmer David Davenport says all of his crops have gone through a tremendous amount of stress this year.

“The excessive heat we had in June, and then we got 10 to 12 inches of rain in the past couple of weeks which the rain was too late for the corn. The corn is pretty much a disaster for us and others in this area,” says Davenport.

Field Crops Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Pitt County, Jonathan Smith, says the recent weather conditions this season caused major damage.

“Corn crops were devastated. I mean, we are looking at a $10 million loss. I mean, the corn crop is completely ruined in Pitt across the state. We are losing 45% to 55% of our corn crop total statewide, and in Pitt County, I would say it’s higher,” says Smith.

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council classified five counties in severe drought, 30 counties in moderate drought and 47 counties as extremely dry previously.

Davenport says although he will lose money, he’s hopeful about the future.

“We’ve still got a long way to go. We still have a long harvest season in September and October with cotton, peanuts and beans then that will certainly help, but we don’t need another tropical storm, and we certainly don’t need a hurricane,” says Davenport.

According to Chief Meteorologist Zach Holder, July was one of the wettest on record with around a foot of rain through the month.