OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A look at this week’s drought monitor shows abnormal dryness in some places, but no drought in our viewing area! This is a huge improvement from where we were at this point last year.

One year ago from this week, about 70% of the state of Nebraska was experiencing severe drought, with roughly 9% of the state under extreme drought. This week, the state has no areas of extreme drought, with only 17% of Nebraska under moderate drought.

Iowa has also seen improvements! Last year at this time, almost 13% of the state was experiencing severe drought, with 63% of the state under moderate drought or worse. Now, there are no signs of severe drought with just 15% currently seeing moderate drought.

Despite the large improvements in our drought situation, our area is still al

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