After being completely drought-free in August for the first time in over a year, half of Iowa is now experiencing drought or abnormal dryness just over a week into October.

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 Oct. 9, indicated that 50% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. This is an increase from the last report released Sept. 30, when just 30% of Iowa was in abnormal dry conditions.

Nearly 1% of the state is experiencing moderate drought conditions, primarily affecting Jackson, Clinton and Scott counties in

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