Drought conditions continued over all of northwest Iowa in March. Though precipitation was near normal, due mainly to one snowstorm, drought was still rated severe to exceptional over all of the area. There continued to be a lack of soil moisture as winter approached its end, since even normal winter precipitation is low compared to the warmer seasons. Also, the frozen ground forced runoff of what precipitation and snowmelt there was. There was little noted in the way of new effects of the drought, with the dry conditions giving a poor outlook for the Spring and Summer, including the winter wheat crop, which was also affected by poor germination conditions in the dry fall. Water restrictions continued to be few because of the low water usage, but the area was deemed vulnerable to even marginally dry weather if it developed in the spring and summer. Some effect was noted on livestock, although the majority of the livestock was in good condition despite persistent feed shortages.

Drought in SIOUX, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in CLAY, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in IDA, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in LYON, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued in March, with runoff over frozen ground leaving soil moisture conditions very dry, despite near normal precipitation. Few new effects were noted, though the dry conditions coming out of winter were expected to immediately affect the winter wheat crop, as they had affected germination in the fall. Seasonally low water usage resulted in few other new effects. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.