DES MOINES, Iowa—This week’s Drought Monitor Map shows Abnormally Dry conditions expanded over much of Northern Iowa. A week ago, Abnormally Dry conditions covered over 22% of the state. Abnormally Dry conditions this week were reported over almost 41% of the state. Moderate Drought and Severe Drought remained unchanged and affected the northwest corner of the state.
Locally, Boone County continues to remain free of drought and Abnormally Dry conditions.
US Drought Monitor Map 05/26/26
US Drought Monitor Map 05/19/26
(contributed information, NDMC, NOAA, USDA, NASA)
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