Temperatures and precipitation averaged fairly close to normal during July, although slightly above normal precipitation (100-150 percent of normal) in the far northwest allowed for easing of drought conditions.

Drought in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 27.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through July. Near normal temperatures and precipitation occurred at Storm Lake, but 15 days mid to late month had less than two tenths of an inch total precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 214.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through July. Near normal temperatures and precipitation occurred at Cherokee, but 15 days mid to late month had no measurable precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in CLAY, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 204.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through July. Near normal temperatures and precipitation occurred at Spencer, but 15 days mid to late month had only a tenth of an inch total precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 1.30M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought improved to moderate (D1) conditions mid-month with a week of cooler and wetter than normal conditions after the July 4 holiday. However, a stretch of warmer and dry conditions returned severe drought conditions at the end of July. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in LYON, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 13-JUL-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 459.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought improved to moderate (D1) conditions after a cooler and wet week following the 4th of July holiday which brought up to 2 to 3 inches of rainfall to Rock Rapids. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 750.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through July. Near normal temperatures and precipitation occurred at Spirit Lake, but 15 days mid to late month had less than a quarter inch total precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 311.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through July. Near normal temperatures and precipitation occurred at Sibley, but 15 days mid to late month had around one-quarter inch total precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 137.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through July. Near normal temperatures and precipitation occurred at Primghar, but 15 days mid to late month had less than a tenth of an inch total precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in SIOUX, IOWA
From 01-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 13-JUL-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought improved to moderate (D1) conditions after a cooler and wet week following the 4th of July holiday which brought up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall to Sioux Center, Orange City and Rock Valley. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.