In what became a rather tough growing season, drought developed in Iowa during the month of July, and became serious in August.  During the early part of the growing season, excessive rainfall caused significant planting delays across the state.  Once the crop was planted, cool and cloudy weather settled into the state slowing crop maturation.  Once the warm weather finally arrived, rainfall tailed off significantly.  Very little rainfall was reported during the month of July, however crops flourished with the moisture that was available.  During the last half of July, temperatures began to soar into the 90s quite regularly.  Temperatures were in the 90s to around 100 for most of the first 10 to 12 days of August with virtually no rainfall.  Moisture reserves ran out during the critical time of pod filling for the soybeans and at the tasseling for the corn.  Another factor that complicated the situation was the soil moisture profile over central and southwest Iowa.  After two years of drought, rain began falling during the last fall of 2000 and continued into the spring of 2001.  Though soil moisture was replenished in part, a layer of dry soil remained below the moistened layer, preventing root development below the moist layer.  Reports indicate losses estimated between one third and one half in parts of central and southwest Iowa.  A few locations had verifiable corn crop losses approaching 80%.   Overall, losses for the season were closer to the 15% range.  Damage to the corn crop was a little over $350 million, with about $225 million in losses to the soybean crop, and about a two million dollar loss to the oat crop.

Drought in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in BUTLER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in EMMET, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WARREN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WAYNE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DECATUR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CARROLL, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MARION, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in TAMA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in POLK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in LUCAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WORTH, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in JASPER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MADISON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ADAMS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in BOONE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in BREMER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in UNION, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in SAC, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in FRANKLIN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CERRO GORDO, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in STORY, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MONROE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in ADAIR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in HARDIN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GREENE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CASS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CLARKE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in WINNEBAGO, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Drought in DAVIS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-01 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 11.35M
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL