Temperatures were slightly above normal during the month. The spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall, with more widespread heavier amounts toward the end of the month, defined drought trends. Overall, conditions improved by month's end for many locations.

Drought in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 53.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought for most of August eased to moderate (D1) after late month rainfall from 3 to 5 inches. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through August, with a brief worsening late month to extreme (D3) conditions after an 11-day period mid-month without precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 443.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought developed in early August, but conditions returned to severe (D2) with late month rainfall of 2 to 3 inches. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in IDA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought for most of August eased to moderate (D1) after late month rainfall from 2 to 4 inches. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 111.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through August, with a brief worsening late month to extreme (D3) conditions after a 12-day period mid-month without precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 866.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through August. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 336.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through August, with a brief worsening late month to extreme (D3) conditions after a 12-day period mid-month without precipitation. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through August, with a brief worsening late month to extreme (D3) conditions after a 11 day period mid-month without 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-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 23.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought developed in early August, but conditions returned to severe (D2) with late month rainfall of 3 to 5 inches. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.