Very warm temperatures and well below normal rainfall led to the development of drought conditions in portions of west central and central Iowa in July.  These conditions slowly expanded in area through the month.

Drought in ADAIR, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in much of Adair county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in CASS, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions over much of Cass county in the latter half of July.

Drought in MADISON, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in far northwest Madison county in the latter half of July.

Drought in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in much of Audubon county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in all of Guthrie county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in DALLAS, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in much of Dallas county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in POLK, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in far northwest Polk county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in CARROLL, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in much of Carroll county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in GREENE, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in much of Greene county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in BOONE, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in central and southern Boone county during the later half of the month of July.

Drought in STORY, IOWA
From 14-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Acute short term dryness led to the development of severe drought conditions in far southwest Story county during the later half of the month of July.