Tag: u_s_drought_monitor

August Drought Persists in Northern and Western Iowa Despite Wetter-Than-Average Month

10 Sep 2026 4:43 p.m. · Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa's August was wetter than normal overall, but drought watches remain for northwest and central regions as severe drought expands and streamflow stays mostly normal.

Environment Climate Change State Governments Agriculture Energy Legal Iowa drought Water Summary Update Iowa Department of Natural Resources U.S. Drought Monitor Jessica Reese McIntyre drought watch precipitation Iowa USA
Fairfax County Remains Under Drought Warning Despite Recent Rain

6 Aug 2026 1:32 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Emergency Information

Fairfax County is still under a drought warning as August begins, despite recent rains preventing conditions from worsening. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update shows some statewide improvement.

Weather Environment General Weather State Governments Fairfax County drought warning Virginia U.S. Drought Monitor rainfall August Fairfax County Emergency Information