The portion of the state with no drought has more than doubled since early June. See the newest Iowa Drought Monitor map to see where drought remains.

New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday. The intensity levels range from abnormally dry, or D0, to exceptional drought, or D4. Typically under D0 conditions, corn can show drought stress.

Temperatures are rising across Iowa. What does this mean for state drought conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor shows whether Iowa has continued to put a dent in the state's drought conditions. In ...

Summer rain has been a frequent occurrence and continues to put a dent in drought conditions in the state, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.