Water Summary Update: Dry autumn leads to drought watch for northwest and eastern Iowa
Dec 05, 2025
DES MOINES – Continued precipitation deficits through the autumn months have resulted in a drought watch designation for three of the state’s Drought Regions, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update. Iowa continued to…
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