The overall trends of drier than normal conditions persisted for October over much of Iowa.  While there was some scattered rainfall, the overall amounts remained mostly below normal for the month.  Severe drought conditions remained in large portions of the state with some extreme conditions in northwest to north central Iowa.  These conditions likely impacted crop yields across much of the state.

Drought in CLARKE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Clarke County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in LUCAS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Lucas County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in MONROE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Monroe County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to Extreme drought was common across much of Palo Alto County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Poweshiek County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in DECATUR, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Decatur County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in WAYNE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Wayne County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Appanoose County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in DAVIS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Davis County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to Extreme drought was common across much of Kossuth County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to Extreme drought was common across much of Pocahontas County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe to Extreme drought was common across much of Humboldt County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in SAC, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Sac County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Calhoun County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Webster County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in POLK, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Polk County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Wapello County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in WARREN, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Warren County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in MADISON, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Madison County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in MARION, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Marion County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Mahaska County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in UNION, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across eastern portions of Union County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.

Drought in JASPER, IOWA
From 01-OCT-22 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought was common across much of Jasper County for the month of October as a deficit of rainfall continued along with above normal temperatures.