While dry conditions have improved across much of the state, moderate drought still grips portions of southwest Iowa.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa DNR stated drought conditions have slightly improved in a recent Water Summary Update.

‘Severe drought’ enters western Iowa, ‘moderate drought’ spreading . This September was the driest on record in 152 years. Olivia Cohen. Oct. 3, 2024 5:33 pm, Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 9:43 pm.

Thanks to our recent rain & storms, we have made good progress on the status of the drought over eastern Nebraska and western ...

Around 36% of the state is abnormally dry, in sections along the eastern and western edges. Just 20% of the state had no drought conditions at the start of the year. Share this: ...

Drought conditions continue to improve in Iowa. The latest US Drought Monitor shows most of the middle of the state has no ...

May showers have improved Iowa's drought conditions, according to the US Drought Monitor. Less than 10% of Iowa remains in moderate drought conditions, which are concentrated in the western and ...

Select areas of Iowa remain under moderate drought conditions, particularly in the western and eastern parts of the state, expanding as far south as Sioux and Jackson Counties.

The newest U.S. Drought Monitor report for Iowa shows whether all of this rain was able to put a dent in the state's drought conditions. On April 22 , only 28% of the state reported no abnormal ...

Omaha's Weather Leader has declared Friday an impact weather day with potential for scattered storms. Better chance for any ...