Tag: water_summary_update
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Iowa's Water Year Ends With Third Straight Statewide Precipitation Surplus
Iowa's 2026 Water Year closed with a 2.82-inch statewide precipitation surplus, boosted by the fourth-wettest September on record, as all five drought regions returned to normal designations.
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August Drought Persists in Northern and Western Iowa Despite Wetter-Than-Average Month
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
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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