Winneshiek County is now in a moderate drought

The latest crop report shows dry conditions are now a concern for most of the state—including Winneshiek County.

Topsoil moisture conditions in Iowa have over three- quarters of the state's land rated "short" or "very short."  Topsoil moisture condition rated 31% very short, 45% short, 24% adequate and 0% surplus.  Subsoil moisture condition rated 28% very short, 43% short, 29% adequate and 0% surplus.

These are the highest levels of short to very short topsoil and subsoil moisture conditions since September 2013.

The latest map shows all of Winneshiek County in the "moderate drought" area.