Iowa weather for September 9, 2026
The day's Local Storm Reports for Iowa on September 9, 2026 break down this way: 1 report of rainfall, topping 2.50 inches at North English.
Rainfall reports for the day
| Amount | Place | County | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 inches | North English | Iowa | Trained Spotter | 5:28 PM CDT |
Aurora verdict for Iowa
The night of September 9 topped out at Kp 2.67, short of the 5 Iowa needs, so the aurora stayed out of range.
City climate figures for September 9, 2026
| City | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 81°F | 65°F | n/a | n/a |
| Des Moines | 83°F | 69°F | 2.12 inches | 0.0 inches |
A daily climate report from the National Weather Service carries the figures for each city's airport station, and they arrive the following morning.
A single Local Storm Report from a spotter, covering snow, rain or hail, earns a state a day page. Reports come from the National Weather Service, and each day runs on US Eastern time so a single storm day covers the whole country at once.
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