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Record rainfall in July has nearly the entire state of Iowa drought-free, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report ...
Iowa is less than 1% away from being completely drought free, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report.
A wet summer has erased almost all of the drought conditions in Iowa. The new U.S. Drought Monitor report shows just where drought conditions remain.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows whether Iowa is putting a dent in the state's drought conditions. The newest Drought Monitor report from May 22 shows 46% of Iowa with no dryness or drought.
Extreme drought expanded into parts of Los Angeles County as a dry start to the wet season continues in fire-prone Southern California, according to this week's U.S. Drought Monitor report.
The recent powerful storm systems’ precipitation and the snowmelt from heavy lake-effect snow have changed the drought status for many of us Michiganders. The map above compares the current ...
If current aquifer levels hold, eastern Bexar County may see slight improvements on the drought map next week. However, that depends on how quickly water levels respond to recent rainfall and ...
A current drought map for the state of Nebraska, where approximately 617,000 residents are living in areas of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
"Good news there, that does not reflect in this week's drought monitor map. We'll see what happens from that coming up next week," said Bianchi. Colorado sees drought reduction after recent rains ...
Drought conditions in Colorado improve with recent rainfall and snow. Southeast and eastern Denver plains see reductions thanks to precipitation earlier this week.
The California Drought Monitor map released Jan. 23, 2025. About 11 percent of California is in extreme drought.