Water Summary Update: Drought conditions persist despite increased December rainfall
Jan 12, 2024
DES MOINES -- Despite above-normal rainfall in December, overall conditions at the end of 2023 remain dry, according to the latest Water Summary Update. December saw 1.79 inches of precipitation, or 0.42 inches above normal.…
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