All of region in moderate drought, at minimum

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly all of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa in at least moderate drought. 

All of Pipestone County, most of Murray County and a small portion of Rock County are part of about 20% of the state of Minnesota under severe drought. Nobles, Jackson and Cottonwood counties are all experiencing moderate drought conditions. Around 97% of the state is dealing with at least abnormally dry conditions. 

Most of Iowa also has at least abnormally dry conditions, except for a small part of southern Iowa. Osceola, Dickinson and Lyon counties are all under moderate drought.