Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain
February 05, 2026
February 05, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain
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DES MOINES - Despite below-average precipitation in January, all regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update.
Although months of dryness triggered a d . . .
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Water Summary Update: Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain
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DES MOINES - Despite below-average precipitation in January, all regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update.
Although months of dryness triggered a d . . .