Our rainfall patterns this summer have been quite interesting. Overall, the state has seen plenty of days with rain falling somewhere in the state, but these rains have been avoiding the driest areas. For example, the featured map displays the combination of rainfall estimates for 19 July and the current US Drought Monitor analysis valid on 18 July. It is remarkable to see how the heaviest totals in southwestern and northeastern Iowa avoided the dry areas of the state. More rain is in the forecast, but it would appear that the wet areas of northeastern Iowa will have the best chances again.

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