Across the Corn Belt, lowland flooding persists in parts of the upper Midwest, despite a return of dry weather. Rain continues, however, along and south of a line from southern Iowa to northern Ohio. On September 2, topsoil moisture was rated at least one-fifth surplus in Wisconsin (37%), Michigan (26%), and Iowa (21%).
On the Plains, showery weather persists across the southeastern half of the region. Except in areas where flash flooding or lowland flooding is occurring, the rain is generally benefiting rangeland, pastures, and immature summer crops.
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