Drought — Hancock, Iowa

2024-02-01 to 2024-02-29 · Hancock, Iowa

Event narrative

Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation allowed severe to extreme drought conditions to persist across Hancock county.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures were above normal during February with below normal precipitation. Severe to extreme drought persist across much of the area given these conditions during the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154463. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.