Drought — Cerro Gordo, Iowa

2024-10-29 to 2024-10-31 · Cerro Gordo, Iowa

Event narrative

Prolong dryness this fall along with above normal temperatures has led to the expansion of Severe Drought conditions into Cerro Gordo County.

Wider weather episode

Long term dryness along with an acute lack of rainfall and above normal temperatures has led to the expansion of Severe Drought conditions over a wider area of Central Iowa.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1215624. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.