A wet summer so far in 2025 has resulted in nearly the entire state of Iowa being drought-free. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide. New maps ...

Some parts of Iowa started the week with nearly 2 inches of rain by Tuesday, July 8. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide with new maps and ...

With the summer kicking off and temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions remain steady or will a drop in rainfall lead to worsening conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map ...

A wet summer so far in 2025 has resulted in nearly the entire state of Iowa being drought-free. The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide. New maps ...

New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday. The intensity levels range from abnormally dry, or D0, to exceptional drought, or D4. Typically under D0 conditions, corn can show drought stress.