Dry conditions have continued to creep back in parts of Iowa after the state was declared drought-free in August.

The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide. New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday. What are the current drought conditions in Iowa?

US Drought Monitor map: How much of Iowa is in a drought?

The latest Drought Monitor report, released on Sept. 11, indicated that 7.8% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, mainly in the southern part of Iowa. This is an increase from the last report, when just 4.1% of Iowa was in abnormal dry conditions.

All 99 counties in Iowa were categorized as drought-free in the Aug. 14 U.S. Drought Monitor report , thanks to record-setting rainfall totals in July and persiste

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