drought

In the Midwest, precipitation extremes impact resources, economies, and communities. Despite a historical shift towards wetter conditions, droughts disrupt vital aspects of life, from transportation to agriculture and water supplies, posing ongoing challenges.

While things might seem dismal right now for farmers and this extreme drought, officials claim that there is some sort of light at the end of the tunnel.

The rain will be lasting well into the weekend.

In November, drought in Iowa peaked before entering one of the state’s wettest winters.

About 84 percent of Iowa is experiencing some degree of drought.

While much of Iowa has been hit by worsening drought, our farmers have taken advantage of the wet conditions and are reaping the rewards in this year’s yields.

While it can be fun to walk to places you may not have had access to in the past, these low water levels are going to cause slowdowns for our farmers.

As drought conditions worsen across the state, there is the possibility of strong to severe storms on Friday afternoon/night.

The good news is that almost the entire country east of the Mississippi isn't suffering drought conditions. The bad news is, Iowa sits on the other side of the river.

Is there any relief in sight?