Minimal rainfall during the summer led to the continued deterioration of conditions across portions of west central into central Iowa.  Extreme drought conditions developed in early August and remained for the rest of the month as little rainfall occurred.  August ended up being the 3rd driest on record across Iowa with slightly above normal temperatures.  Along with maturation of field crops, soil moisture became very low with small streams drying up by the end of the month in many locations in the extreme area.

Drought in GREENE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Greene county during the month.

Drought in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Audubon county during the month.

Drought in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Guthrie county during the month.

Drought in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Dallas county during the month.

Drought in STORY, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe drought conditions in Story county during the month.

Drought in POLK, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe drought conditions in Polk county during the month.

Drought in SAC, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Sac county during the month.

Drought in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Crawford county during the month.

Drought in CASS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Cass county during the month.

Drought in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe drought conditions in Pocahontas county during the month.

Drought in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe drought conditions in Hamilton county during the month.

Drought in MADISON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe drought conditions in Madison county during the month.

Drought in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Webster county during the month.

Drought in CARROLL, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of extreme drought conditions in Carroll county during the month.

Drought in BOONE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Boone county during the month.

Drought in ADAIR, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Adair county during the month.

Drought in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very dry conditions since late spring and the continuation of these conditions in August led to the expansion of severe to extreme drought conditions in Calhoun county during the month.