Drought conditions have crept back into Northeast Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map for Iowa. Based on precipitation through 7 am Tuesday, September 17, all of Clayton County and the majority of Fayette County, are rated in the D1 category for moderate drought. The southwest third of Allamakee County, the southern half of Winneshiek County, extreme southeast corner of Chickasaw County, and a small northeast section of Bremer County are also considered to be in moderate drought.