Poweshiek County remains free of drought

September 21, 2026

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No part of Poweshiek County is in drought as of the week of September 15–21, 2026.¹ The absence of drought in this prairie county in late September reflects adequate moisture supplies through the summer months and the wet conditions reported at local weather stations, maintaining soil water reserves as the growing season closes.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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