Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter 10/31/2024 1:46:00 PM View Count 2574 After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop to similar levels as in 2023.
The first of Iowa’s three duck hunting zones opens Oct. 2 9/28/2021 1:35:00 PM View Count 3537 Wetland conditions have improved ahead of the Oct. 2 opening day of Iowa’s duck season in the north zone. The most recent migration report shows an increase in the number of ducks that pushed in to Iowa, thanks to a classic September weather change.
DNR and partners to host free online panel discussion on drought conditions 5/13/2021 1:03:00 PM View Count 1820 DES MOINES — The Iowa DNR and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, along with other state and federal partners, will host a free online webinar May 26 to discuss drought conditions in Iowa.
DNR officials help rescue man in Lake Wapello 2/25/2020 7:40:00 AM View Count 3431 DRAKESVILLE, Iowa – Iowa DNR officials helped rescue a man that had fallen through the ice at Lake Wapello in Davis County Monday night around 5:30.
DNR warns again of deteriorating ice conditions after another incident 1/6/2020 6:47:00 AM View Count 4497 LEHIGH, Iowa – The DNR is again reminding Iowans of deteriorating ice conditions after another extremely dangerous situation took place at Brushy Creek Lake on January 2, 2020.
Water Summary update 5/9/2019 2:44:00 PM View Count 3032 DES MOINES – While most stream flows continue to drop and April had below-average rainfall, the past 12 months set records for the wettest May to April period in Iowa’s history. Surrounding states have also experienced record wet years.
Water Summary Update shows expanding dry areas in Iowa 7/13/2017 1:05:00 PM View Count 4302 DES MOINES – Despite some rainfall across the state and local flooding in northeast Iowa, there is a growing area of dry conditions now covering almost half the state.
Rains closing park and forest trails, damages Ledges State Park Road 4/18/2017 12:16:00 PM View Count 4772 While recent rains have cause minimal impact to state parks, people planning park visits are reminded to check current conditions before heading out.
State Parks Impacted by Recent Rains 7/19/2016 12:45:00 PM View Count 9056 People planning park visits in the near future are reminded to check on current conditions before heading out. Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rainfalls.
Water Summary Update: Conditions Remain Stable Through Unusually Warm and Wet November 12/10/2015 8:55:00 AM View Count 4519 DES MOINES — Overall conditions continue to be stable across the state through a warm transition into winter and precipitation is running high due to a very wet November.