The Iowa drought monitor map from the University of Nebraska/U.S. Drought Monitor. Sections of Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth counties in Iowa that hug the South Dakota border are in moderate drought.

Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures provide relief as the southeastern and eastern regions of South Dakota start to see improvement in drought and dry conditions.

Apr. 5—MITCHELL — Drought conditions in South Dakota have eased considerably since this time in 2023. That's according to the latest summary from the United States Drought Monitor, which ...

In northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota there was little to no change to drought conditions, with the exception of Dakota County.

As of March 18, 2025, 100% of South Dakota is under drought conditions with 42% of the state under severe or extreme drought.

Heavy rainfall at the end of June made significant improvement in Iowa's drought conditions. The new U.S. Drought Monitor ...

The flurries and light snow did very little for the drought that remains in place. The latest drought monitor hasn’t changed much.

Rain has helped some areas but dry patches remain in many regions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.

Severe drought has expanded over the past week to cover much of the western fifth of North Dakota. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, released Thursday, shows 12% of the state in severe drought ...

Recent prolonged and heavy rainfall in North Dakota has dramatically cut into drought across the state, particularly in the west. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, encompassing data through ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor map for South Dakota tells the story of the season, with Lincoln, Minnehaha, Moody and Brookings counties all suffering severe drought.