Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued as precipitation deficits continue
March 05, 2026
March 05, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued as precipitation deficits continue
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DES MOINES - Drought watches have been issued for northwest and southeast Iowa following a winter marked by a lack of rain and snow, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Iowa experienced a notably dry winter, with worsening drought . . .
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Water Summary Update: Drought watches issued as precipitation deficits continue
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DES MOINES - Drought watches have been issued for northwest and southeast Iowa following a winter marked by a lack of rain and snow, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Iowa experienced a notably dry winter, with worsening drought . . .