Some Improvement in the DrynessUpdated on Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
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Recent rain has alleviated the abnormally dry (D0) conditions across Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, and Mitchell counties in northeast Iowa; Mower and Fillmore counties in southeast Minnesota; and Clark and Taylor counties in north-central Wisconsin. At this time, only southern Grant County (WI) is in a moderate (D1) drought. Abnormally dry (D0) conditions continue in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Winneshiek counties in northeast Iowa; Houston County in southeast Minnesota; Crawford, Richland, and Vernon counties in southwest Wisconsin. Note: The impacts of any precipitation that fell after 7 AM Tuesday, June 17 will be evaluated next week. U.S. Drought Monitor Summary: In the June 17 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor, it ranged from no drought to moderate (D1) drought in northern Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Note: The data cutoff for Drought Monitor maps is Tuesday at 7 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate (D1) Drought in all or parts of:
Abnormally Dry (D0) in all or parts of:
No known actions are taking place in northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Climatological Summary:
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The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly collaborative effort between several federal agencies including NOAA/NWS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Drought Mitigation Center. Details and explanations of the Drought Monitor can be found at: The categories of drought are defined as follows: Moderate Drought (D1) - Some damage to crops and pastures; fire risk high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent, voluntary water use restrictions requested. Severe Drought (D2) - Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk very high; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed. Extreme Drought (D3) - Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions. Exceptional Drought (D4) - Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies. Disaster & Drought Assistance:
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As of the morning of June 18, rivers and stream flows were near to much above normal in northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and from southwest into central Wisconsin. NOTE: This is time-sensitive and conditions could change. Updated river and streamflow conditions can be found via links to the right. |
Hourly and forecast river stages out to 90 days can be found at: Additional Current stream and river stages may be viewed at: An interactive table of sites that are at or near record flows can be found at: |
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Here are the latest Agricultural Statistics Service reports for Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin issued on June 16, 2025. Iowa Farmers had 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Damaging hail and wind was reported in parts of northern Iowa, which also received the most significant rainfall during the week. Field activities included cutting hay, side dressing and spraying crops.
At 97 percent, nearly all of Iowa’s corn crop has emerged, ahead of last year’s pace but matching the 5-year average. Corn condition rated 0 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 63 percent good and 21 percent excellent. Ninety-three percent of soybeans have emerged, 1 week ahead of last year and 2 days ahead of normal. Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 62 percent good and 18 percent excellent. Iowa’s oat crop reached 69 percent headed and 19 percent turning color. Oat condition rated 0 percent very poor, 1 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 65 percent good and 19 percent excellent. Eighty-eight percent of the State’s first cutting of alfalfa hay has been completed. The second cutting reached 16 percent complete. Hay condition rated 82 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 69 to percent good to excellent. No major livestock concerns were reported. Wisconsin Wisconsin had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week. The southern-most counties remain low on moisture, while many northern counties received significant precipitation that interrupted fieldwork.
Corn planting was nearly complete and corn emergence was 91 percent, 11 days ahead of last year, but even with the 5-year average. Corn condition was rated 71 percent good to excellent, 3 percentage points down from last week. Soybean planting neared completion, while 85 percent were emerged, 3 days ahead of last year, but 1 day behind the average. Soybean condition rated 72 percent good to excellent, 7 percentage points down from last week. Winter wheat was 83 percent headed, 5 days behind last year, but 4 days ahead of the average. Winter wheat was 8 percent coloring. Condition was rated 70 percent good to excellent, unchanged from last week. Oats were 94 percent emerged. Oats were 24 percent headed, 3 days behind last year and 2 days behind the average. Oat condition was rated 86 percent good to excellent, down 2 percentage points from last week. Potato condition was rated 91 percent good to excellent, unchanged from last week. The first cutting of alfalfa hay was 79 percent complete, 2 days ahead of last year, but 2 days behind the average. The second cutting has begun in limited areas. All hay condition was rated 78 percent good to excellent, down 3 percentage points from last week. Pasture and range condition was rated 74 percent good to excellent, down 4 percentage points from last week.
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Soil moisture supply measures how much moisture is present in cropland topsoil during the week. Soil moisture is reported as a percentage. The categories very short, short, adequate, and surplus must add up to 100%.
Additional information on agriculture impacts may be viewed from the: |
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As of the morning of June 18, fire danger was low (fires are not easily started) across northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and from southwest and central Wisconsin. NOTE: This is time-sensitive and conditions could change from day to day. Fire conditions can change drastically on drier, windy days. Updated DNR fire conditions can be found via links to the right. Citizens should always check with local officials in their area before undertaking any outside burning. Citizens are liable for damages and suppression costs of any wildfire they may start. |
Description of Fire Danger Ratings For updated DNR Fire Conditions consult the following Web Sites: The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is a drought index that is specifically related to fire potential. The KDBI is broken into four categories which indicate the susceptibility of ground fuels to fire danger. Below are the four categories and a brief description of each.
KBDI and Dead Fuel Moisture data can be found through the: Burn Bans: |
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From June 19 through June 25, above-normal temperatures and precipitation are expected. During this time frame, daily average temperatures range from 68 to 73°F and precipitation averages around 1.2". From June 26 through July 2 (8-14 day outlook), the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has a shift in the probabilities toward above-normal temperatures (40-50%) and rainfall (40-50% - highest probabilities). The normal daily average temperatures for this period range from 69 to 74°F and the normal precipitation is around 0.90". From July 1 through September 30, CPC has the odds tilted slightly toward warmer-than-normal temperatures (33-40%) and below-normal precipitation (40-50% - highest west of the Mississippi River) in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Seasonal temperatures range from 65 to 75°F and precipitation ranges from 11.5 to 13". Below are the seasonal outlooks for the next year.
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For updated temperature and precipitation probabilities consult the following Climate Prediction Center (CPC) Web Sites:
NCEP's CFSv2 (Coupled Forecast System Model Version 2): |
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If you have any questions or comments about this drought information please contact the NWS La Crosse at: E-mail: nws.lacrosse@noaa.gov |
Other Contacts: State climate impacts: |
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