10/20/2023 0 Comments Rainfall totals map for des moines![]() It's far too early to say whether the rain represents a turnaround for Iowa after three droughty years. There's another chance of precipitation late Tuesday and on Wednesday. Gusty winds and thunder are expected along with the rain. The river gauge on the Racoon River at Fleur Drive near flood-prone Water Works Park forecasts the river's volume will more than double by the end of Monday, but remain within its banks. The weather service isn't forecasting flooding, though it warns it is possible in some northerly sections of the state where there is more snow on the ground ― snow that's melting Sunday as highs reach the upper 30s in northern Iowa and the low 50s in Des Moines and southern Iowa. More: Derechos, rare haboob in Iowa raise concerns: Is the Midwest headed to another Dust Bowl? Flooding not expected, but possible in north Sunday ― and continue until around midday Monday. In a slight deviation from its Saturday forecast, the weather service expects the precipitation to reach the Des Moines metro a little later ― about 8 p.m. The rain, part of a system that originated off the California coast and has brought heavy snow to higher elevations near Los Angeles, is expected to spread from southwest to northeast across Iowa. Rain to reach Des Moines metro Sunday evening Even at that level, it could be historic the forecast guidance Saturday noted there are only three two-day February rainfalls on record in Des Moines that reached or exceeded 1.75 inches. The forecast calls for up to 2 inches of rain ― and perhaps even more in isolated areas ― though forecast guidance says most of central Iowa could see a maximum of about 1.5 inches. Up to 2 inches possible in some locations 1 Sioux City has gotten 5.85 inches less precipitation than normal, according to the NWS.Don't let the sunshine fool you: The National Weather Service is sticking by its forecast of heavy rain tonight, though it's made some adjustments in the timing. Most of central and eastern Iowa emerged this spring from a drought which hurt farmers last year. Monona, Woodbury and Plymouth counties in Western Iowa remain in severe droughts as they are the easternmost areas affected by a drought which is gripping the western half of the Unites States. In June the city has gotten about 2 inches of rain, about a half-inch less than normal. 1, Des Moines has gotten 2.66 inches less precipitation than normal, according to the NWS. Locations that will experience flooding include Ames, Nevada, Story City, Roland, Jewell Junction, Gilbert, Hubbard, Zearing, Radcliffe, Ellsworth, Union, McCallsburg, New Providence, Randall, Buckeye, Saint Anthony, Garden City, Drake Airport in Radcliffe and the Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, according to the NWS. Large hail is the primary threat, but wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph are possible. Up to an additional inch of rain could fall, according to the warning.įlooding is ongoing or expected to begin in the warned areas, according to the warning. as a cold front moves through, according to the NWS. More showers and thunderstorms are possible in central Iowa between 1 p.m. Rainfall totals also reported by WHO include: Since midnight, 4.8 inches of rain has fallen in Boone, according to WHO-TV. Streams continue to rise because of runoff from rainfall overnight. for Boone, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall and Story Counties until 3 p.m. "Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads," the warning said. "Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."Ī flood warning was issued around 8 a.m. But at 23 feet the Shady Grove Mobile Home Park in Ames and a railroad flood, according to the NWS.Ī separate flood warning for Story County urged motorists to be "especially cautious" at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. It is expected to crest at 22.5 feet just after midnight Thursday, according to the warning from the NWS, one foot over flood stage.Īny impacts from flooding of the river are expected to be minor, according to the warning. Wednesday the South Skunk River was at 16.7 feet. Flooding on the river may affect parts of Story and Polk counties Wednesday and Thursday.Īt 6 a.m. Wednesday for the South Skunk River after 2 to 5 inches of rain fell in parts of Boone, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall and Story counties during overnight thunderstorms. View Gallery: Photos: Extreme heat sweeps across central Iowaįlooding may impact parts of central Iowa on Wednesday after heavy rains from overnight thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.įlood warnings were issued for areas near Boone and Ames. A flood warning was issued around 7 a.m.
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