Heavy Rain (Day 1)

Rain started much earlier than forecasted by the models and the NWS, with rain beginning fairly early this morning throughout much of the state. It has continued to rain throughout the day, even heavier than what was previously expected by many forecasts. This heavier and more consistent rainfall has prompted several flood watches, flood statements concerning rising rivers and even some flood warnings and the heavier rains have caused some flash flooding.

Flash Flood Warnings: Cass, Adair & Guthrie counties
Flood Warnings: North Raccoon River in Jefferson, IA & Perry, IA

Today's rainfall amounts across the state for select cities across the state include .40 inches in Spencer, IA. 1.98 inches for Sioux City, IA; 0.78 in Council Bluffs, IA to cover the southwest portion of the state. 1.15" in Mason City, IA; Ames, IA with 1.11" & DMX NWS office with exactly 1" through 7 PM. Waterloo, IA has received .67"; Iowa City with .24" & Burlington in the low spot with only .02" through 7 PM as well. Using the Iowa Mesonet and the collaboration of stations across the state, here are the overall top 5 rainfall amounts for the day:

Adair Casey School: 3.46"
Carroll: 2.64"
Stuart: 2.51"
Madrid: 2.39"
Anita: 2.32"

Expect rain to continue through the night and throughout the day tomorrow, flooding conditions will likely worsen with plenty more rivers rising to their banks. Rainfall amounts should be slightly lower than today, but nonetheless still being steady and amounting fairly quickly. Rain is expected to continue through Wednesday night as well for much of the state, although western Iowa should see the rain end by sunrise. Eastern Iowa will likely see the rain end by Thursdays' sunset, clearing off for a decent day by Friday...