Large portions of the state benefited from a week of consistent rains, with some areas getting more than 4 inches of rain from June 21 to June 28. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state ...

Some parts of Iowa started the week with nearly 2 inches of rain by Tuesday, July 8. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide with new maps and ...

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% ...

Iowa Drought Monitor tracks conditions weekly The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions across the country. New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday.

Although drought conditions have continued to improve, Iowa remains drier than it was at this time last year. The Drought Monitor reported on June 25, 2024, that 80% of the state was not ...