The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a report on Thursday that shows good news for the state, and that for the first time in almost a full year, none of Iowa is shown in any form of drought or dryness. The Water Summary Update shows that conditions continue to improve, especially in areas that had been dry over the winter. Thanks to a wet and cool April, there are no drought designations in the state, and shallow groundwater is now rated as normal to above normal statewide. Iowa’s average precipitation in April was 3.89 inches, or .38 inches above the 30-year normal. This is the 13th consecutive April with above-average statewide precipitation. The full report can be viewed on the Iowa DNR’s website.
