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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.
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 ...
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.
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.