The latest report from the U-S Drought Monitor showed a slight improvement with six percent of the state showing no dry conditions. DNR hydrologist Tim Hall says the majority of the state is listed as “abnormally dry,” or just before the drought level.
There are some areas in western Iowa and far northeast that have moderate drought. Hall says the dry weather can be an asset to farmers right now.
Hall says it would not be good to go much longer without some rainfall.
Hall says when you look outside of agriculture needs, the state’s water systems are okay.
Hall says rain naturally drops off as we head through fall an into winter, so making up the gap from the dry September may not be easy.
