Drought conditions reported for nearly all of Iowa

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    DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) — Drought conditions continue to worsen in Iowa as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows nearly the entire state is dry.

A swath of the state from the Nebraska border to the edge of Polk County is in extreme drought, accounting for nearly 15% of Iowa. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists 37% of the state in severe drought, with more than 99% in at least moderate drought conditions.

Less than 1% of the state, a portion of Winnebago and Worth counties along the Minnesota border, is excluded from drought conditions.

The drought and derecho have done a number on Iowa crops.

The latest numbers from the USDA show only 45% of corn is in good and excellent condition. That’s the lowest level since October of 2013.

Soybeans are also struggling. The USDA reports 50% are in good or excellent condition, the lowest level so far this season.

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