This map provides an accurate state-level depiction of location and severity of drought. Depending on intensity, drought maps can be used as triggers for disaster declarations and loan eligibility with the United States Department of Agriculture. In the midwest, drought conditions affect a variety of industries and can have extreme impacts. Specifically in Iowa, this is sometimes due to unpredictable and unseasonable temperatures and rainfall. More information about the impact of droughts can be found on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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