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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.

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Iowa Faces Expanding Dry Conditions After Below-Normal May Rainfall

4 Jun 2026 1:27 p.m. · Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa's dry conditions worsened in May due to low rainfall, expanding across northern and eastern regions. A drought watch continues for northwest Iowa, with forecasts predicting persistent dryness through August.

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