Drought conditions across Iowa continue to improve after more rounds of showers and severe weather. Some parts of Iowa started the week with nearly 2 inches of rain by Tuesday, July 8. The U.S ...

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.

The newest Iowa Drought Monitor report shows where the state is drier than 2024. ... New maps and forecasts are released each ... or D4. Typically under D0 conditions, corn can show drought stress.