Severe to local extreme drought conditions persisted across Iowa in January. However, there was normal to above normal moisture during the month which helped to slightly improve conditions although this was limited by frozen ground conditions in many areas.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across Crawford County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Carroll County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Greene County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Wapello County during January as a deficit of precipitation continued.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Davis County during January as a deficit of precipitation continued.

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

Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across Kossuth County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across Emmet County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across Palo Alto County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Hancock County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Wright County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across Humboldt County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Extreme drought conditions persisted across Pocahontas County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across Sac County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across Calhoun County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across Webster County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.

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

Severe drought conditions persisted across portions of Hamilton County during January despite above normal precipitation. With the ground frozen, there was little if any recharge of soils and ground water.