BOONE, Iowa—Drought conditions continue to cover over half the state, but Severe Drought conditions over northwest Iowa have lessened to Moderate Drought. Last week, Severe Drought impacted over 12% of the state. This week that has dropped to just over 2%. Moderate Drought was reported over 50% of the state last week, now over 58%.
Locally, Boone County, Story County, Dallas County and portions of Greene, Webster, Hamilton, Polk and Guthrie Counties were Abnormally Dry. The southeastern portion of Polk County is drought free.
U.S. Drought Monitor Map 11/19
U.S. Drought Monitor May 11/12
