Black Hawk County rain reports, Iowa
Black Hawk County, Iowa has 14 reports of rain for 2026, the heaviest storm total 4.50 inches at 1 SW Waterloo on October 1, 2026, reported to the National Weather Service.
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County standing in Iowa
During 2026, Black Hawk County places 3 among 55 counties in Iowa by number of reports filed. Black Hawk County accounts for 5% of the 311 reports recorded in Iowa for this period. Iowa's largest figure for the 2026 period came from Fayette County, at 5.80 inches. The Black Hawk County reports trace back to 1 storm.
| Rank among counties | 3 / 55 |
|---|---|
| Share of state reports | 5% |
| State's largest this period | 5.80 inches, Fayette |
| Distinct storms | 1 |
Each figure here comes from Local Storm Reports, and the numbers cover only the stated period. A county with more spotters can rank high on reporting volume, whatever the weather did.
Rain reports in 2026
| Amount | Place | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.50 inchesEstimated | 1 SW Waterloo | Public | , October 1, 2026 |
| 4.50 inchesEstimated | 1 SW Waterloo | Public | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.39 inches | 2 SSE Cedar Falls | Mesonet | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.39 inches | 2 SSE Cedar Falls | Mesonet | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.32 inches | Waterloo Regional Airpo | ASOS | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.32 inches | Waterloo Regional Airpo | ASOS | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.32 inches | Cedar Falls | Cocorahs | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.32 inches | Cedar Falls | Cocorahs | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.35 inches | Cedar Falls | Cocorahs | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.35 inches | Cedar Falls | Cocorahs | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.27 inches | 1 SSE Cedar Falls | Cocorahs | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.27 inches | 1 SSE Cedar Falls | Cocorahs | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.60 inches | 1 NW Cedar Falls | Public | , October 1, 2026 |
| 3.60 inches | 1 NW Cedar Falls | Public | , October 1, 2026 |
An observer's name and the total they measured come with every National Weather Service Local Storm Report that lists Black Hawk County in the county field.
Storms behind the totals
- Rain totals for September 28 to October 2, 2026 10.41 inches 3 N Lincoln, NE
Days with rain reports
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