The majority of the state of Iowa is in drought as the Raccoon Valley Radio listening area is in pretty good condition.

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that Dallas County is abnormally dry, while Greene and Guthrie counties are mostly abnormally dry, with portions that are in moderate drought. According to the National Weather Service, as of November 22nd, Perry has accumulated up to 2.14 inches of rain, ahead of its normal rate of 1.42, Jefferson has seen 2.74 inches, which is more than the 1.29 inches of rain it regularly receives, and Guthrie Center is at 3.17 inches of precipitation, where it normally is at 1.37 during the month of November.