Drought edges back into Iowa after rain relief, Drought Monitor shows

Drought conditions are resurging in Iowa, with abnormally dry conditions spreading across northern Iowa. Check the newest ...

Iowa drought monitor map shows dry conditions worsening in May

The latest Iowa Drought Monitor map, released May 14, shows dry conditions across the western half of the state. Here's what ...

Storms bring relief to Iowa, trimming dry areas, Drought Monitor shows

Storms brought more improvement to Iowa as drought conditions worsened in other parts of the U.S. Check the latest Drought ...
Des Moines Register

Iowa's drought-free streak ends. New Drought Monitor maps shows some moderate drought

After being completely drought-free in August for the first time in over a year, half of Iowa is now experiencing drought or abnormal dryness just over a week into October. The U.S. Drought Monitor ...
Des Moines Register

New Iowa drought monitor shows more improvement. How much drought remains after wet April?

There was plenty of rain moving through Iowa in April, and it's reflected in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor maps for Iowa. More than 20 cities in the state recorded at least 3 inches of rain in April ...