Predicting drought in Iowa depends on the ability to forecast precipitation and temperature within the context of complex climate interactions. View more outlooks & forecasts.

The Drought Monitor summary map identifies general areas of drought and labels them by intensity. D1 is the least intense level and D4 the most intense. Drought is defined as a …

The U.S. Drought Monitor released every Thursday shows the latest drought conditions across the state of Iowa.

To see or report current drought impacts, please visit the Drought Impacts Toolkit, where you can find impacts from media in the Drought Impact Reporter and from citizen scientists and other …

Mar 4, 2025 · Iowa Drought Report: As of March 4, 2025 approximately 73% (41013 square miles) of Iowa is under drought conditions and 13% (7352 square miles) is Abnormally dry.

Jul 11, 2024 · First the first time in four years, more than 99% of Iowa is out of drought conditions after the state has seen a wet summer. The drought-busting rain brought floods and …

Sep 1, 2024 · Highly pathogenic avian influenza has forced the culling of millions of chickens and turkeys, and now it’s infecting dairy cattle, too. Drought that gripped the state for four years …

May 2, 2024 · Drought conditions in the state continue to retreat amid abundant rainfall, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A Thursday report shows the biggest moisture gains in western …

Dec 22, 2023 · According to the latest update of the U.S. Drought Monitor, 84% of Iowa is experiencing drought, with 35% of the state, including much of the Des Moines metro, gripped …

May 18, 2023 · A newly released drought outlook predicts that the widespread dryness that has plagued Iowa for about three years will mostly subside later this year. The federal Climate …