DES MOINES, Iowa—The recent U.S. Drought Monitor Map shows a little change in conditions across the state. Abnormally Dry conditions decreased slightly and the Moderate Drought in the state expanded slightly. the Abnormally Dry conditions declined by just over 2% and Moderate Drought conditions increased by just over 1%.
Moderate Drought has expanded over West Central Iowa and has clipped the southwest corner of Greene County. Boone County remains drought free following the heavier rains earlier this month.
U.S. Drought Monitor Map 07/14/26
U.S. Drought Monitor Map 07/07/26
(contributed information NDMC, NOAA, USDA, NASA)