Iowa reports 200 weeks of drought. Over the past year, precipitation in Iowa has been more than 8.5 inches below normal and the state has seen 200 consecutive weeks of dry or drought conditions.
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Iowa reports 200 weeks of drought. Over the past year, precipitation in Iowa has been more than 8.5 inches below normal and the state has seen 200 consecutive weeks of dry or drought conditions.
by Wagamaga
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says an extremely dry February has extended the state’s record drought conditions.
A DNR press release says February set multiple records for warm, dry conditions and minimal precipitation. February is showing a statewide average temperature more than 12 degrees above normal.
Over the past year, precipitation in Iowa has been more than 8.5 inches below normal and the state has seen 200 consecutive weeks of dry or drought conditions.
Hydrologist Tim Hall said a very dry February wiped out much of the benefit from a wet January.
Too hot. The water vapor just floats over until it hits the north east.