Rainfall totals Iowa
No heavy-rain reports were filed in Iowa in the last 24 hours. The state table below has the year to date totals for 2026.
City rainfall totals for Iowa
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 31.73 inches | 25.89 inches | 64 | 0.10 inches Aug 15, 2026 |
| Cedar Rapids | 26.43 inches | 24.83 inches | 56 | 0.35 inches Aug 14, 2026 |
Station observations are from GHCN-Daily, with a 1-3 day lag and quality checks by NOAA. Averages are 1991-2020 normals from NCEI.
Rainfall records for Iowa
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 6.18 inches Aug 27, 1975 | 55.88 inches 1993 | 33.58 inches |
| Cedar Rapids | 5.35 inches Aug 27, 2009 | 60.46 inches 1993 | 33.83 inches |
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