Serious drought conditions gripped the state through the summer months.  Initial sub-soil moisture was good at the beginning of the growing season.  The recharged soil was sufficient to maintain the crops through a good part of the summer.  Rainfall remained low through August as well and crops deteriorated rapidly under the warmer than normal and very dry conditions.  Rainfall for the summer was between 1/3 and 2/3rds of normal across much of the Des Moines CWA.  A large part of the CWA received under 5% of normal rainfall in August, with most areas under 20%.  Crop loss through the month was around 10%.  This translated to over $600 million in crop loss for the corn crop, and about $350 million for soybeans.

Drought in CARROLL, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GREENE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BOONE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in STORY, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DECATUR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WAYNE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DAVIS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TAMA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EMMET, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in POLK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JASPER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FRANKLIN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CASS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ADAIR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MADISON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WARREN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAC, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARION, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ADAMS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CLARKE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LUCAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MONROE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARDIN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 01-AUG-13 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 21.00M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency