According to the National Drought Monitor this week, nearly 30% of Iowa is in moderate drought, which is an improvement from last week’s report. About 50% of the state is abnormally dry. However, Henry, Lee & Jefferson counties in Southeast Iowa remain untouched by drought. The drought monitor information shows that the month of March is Henry County is the 53rd wettest March ove the past 131 years, while Jan.-March has been the driest.
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