Drought conditions continued over all of northwest Iowa with well below normal rainfall keeping soil and vegetation dry. Rainfall for the month varied from around half to less than a quarter of normal. Stress on crops that prevailed over the growing season became even more evident with the start of harvest, although the amount of the reduced yields were still uncertain. Local governments continued to use water use restrictions in an effort to prevent serious water supply problems. Drought was generally listed as continued severe to extreme for the area.

Drought in LYON, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in SIOUX, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in CLAY, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in IDA, IOWA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.