According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, over three-quarters of Iowa’s 99 counties are experiencing some drought-like conditions. The southwest portion of Washington County is listed as experiencing a severe and extreme drought. The majority of Johnson and Keokuk counties are experiencing extreme drought-like conditions, too, with Washington, Henry, Louisa, Johnson, and Iowa counties all experiencing severe drought conditions.

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the soil is abnormally dry due to severe drought conditions, soybean abort pods and corn test weights are performing below average, and fire danger has increased.