Drought in Hancock, Iowa

Severe to extreme drought persisted in Hancock county during January with temperatures remaining above normal and near normal precipitation.

Severe to extreme drought remained over much of central Iowa although with some minor improvement given another month of near to above normal precipitation. However, longer term drought deficits remain problematic for much of the area. Despite a strong cold snap in the middle of January, temperatures were near normal for the month over much of the state.