Record rainfall in July has nearly the entire state of Iowa 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 ...

Iowa saw an abnormally wet spring and early summer in 2024 that brought the state out of a four-year drought. This time one year ago nearly 70% of the state was experiencing no dryness or drought ...

The portion of the state in moderate drought decreased to 12.5% compared to 13.1% the week prior. However, abnormal drought conditions around Iowa increased from 72% the week before to 80% ...

This week’s update shows Iowa is close to being completely drought free, a stark contrast to the beginning of the year. The US Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows only about 4% percent of the ...