July Ends Up Slightly Wetter Than Normal

DNR Hydrologist Tim Hall says it looks like July will end up slightly wetter than normal once the final numbers are in. 

Hall says it continues the string of normal or above normal months that has pulled Iowa out of the drought.

The latest map from the National Drought Monitor shows a clear map with no drought areas. Hall says while the colors indicating drought areas quickly washed off the map, the process was slow and steady.

Hall says water flows are back to normal on most waterways.

The drought had cities putting water use restrictions in place and Osceola has been looking at a plan to recycle wastewater. Hall says we’d be wise to not stop thinking about water use plans.

But he says the drought will come back sometime – and it’s best to be prepared and take steps that can help minimize the impact when it does.

story courtesy of Radio Iowa