Drought — Poweshiek, Iowa

2023-08-29 to 2023-08-31 · Poweshiek, Iowa

Event narrative

Severe Drought expanded into Poweshiek county as hot temperatures and low precipitation persisted late in August.

Wider weather episode

Intense heat and low precipitation led to continued expansion of severe drought over portions of Iowa.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1123351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.