Drought Information Statement for Central Iowa 
Valid May, 30, 2024
Issued By: NWS Des Moines
Contact Information: nws.desmoines@noaa.gov
Generous rainfall across Iowa has led to the removal of all severe drought across central Iowa. 
Statements will no longer be issued unless severe drought conditions return to central Iowa. 


U.S. Drought Monitor
Improvement has continued for all of Iowa with only Abnormally Dry conditions left in portions of the state.   

Drought intensity and Extent
D0 (Abnormally Dry): In portions of northeast Iowa back into central parts of the state.  

Precipitation
30-Day precipitation across Iowa ending May 31st has been relatively generous with most locations receiving 4 to 8 inches of rainfall. These amounts range from 100 to 250% above normal for this 30-Day period.

Summary of Impacts

Hydrologic Impacts: River basins across the state are running at or above normal for this time of year. 

Agricultural Impacts:  There are no known impacts at this time.

Fire Hazard Impacts:  None.

Other Impacts: There are no other impacts known impacts at this time.

Mitigation Actions:  None reported.   

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast:  Rainfall over the next week appears to remain at or above normal with several system affecting the state of Iowa.  In general, the state is expected to receive from 1 to 2.5 inches over the next 7 days (thru Jun 7) with highest amounts in the southwest. 

Drought Outlook: Improvements are expected to persist over much of Iowa as rainfall continues into the upcoming weeks.