Iowa
How much rain did we get after isolated storms rolled across Iowa?
How much rain does Des Moines get? See the 5 wettest days on record
Wondering how the rainfall total compares? Here are the five wettest days on record for Des Moines, Iowa.
Isolated thunderstorms brought some gusty winds and much-needed rain to parts of central and eastern Iowa late Thursday and early Friday morning.
After completely eliminating drought conditions this summer, dry weather has crept back into the state in recent weeks.
What were the rainfall totals in Des Moines?
Des Moines received 0.24 inches of rain since Thursday.
The last time the city saw more than a trace of rain was Sept. 22, when 0.31 inches were recorded. A total of 0.6 inches of rain fell in September, well short of the 3.18-inch normal for Des Moines, according to the National Weather Service.
Ankeny reported 0.05 inches of rain and Ames received no rain.
How much rain did Iowa get?
The isolated storms brought less than an inch of rain to cities across the state.
Here is where the most rain fell across Iowa, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet:
- Burlington: 0.8 inches
- Ottumwa: 0.71 inches
- Oskaloosa: 0.44 inches
- Mount Pleasant: 0.37 inches
- Muscatine: 0.28 inches
Iowa City reported 0.21 inches of rain.
What is the forecast for the weekend?
Sunny conditions will continue through the weekend for most of Iowa.
The overnight rain will keep temperatures a little cooler for Friday, with a high forecast around 75 degrees.
Summer-like weather returns on Saturday with sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday cools back down with a high around 74 degrees.
Iowa State football fans will have a warm tailgate in Ames on Saturday with a high near 90 degrees. The temperature could still be in the mid-80s at kickoff Saturday evening.
In Iowa City, Saturday will have a high around 88 degrees with temperatures dropping back to the mid-70s for Sunday.