See Iowa rainfall totals before more severe storms move in Monday
Cooper WorthMost of Iowa is preparing for another round of thunderstorms as the National Weather Service in Des Moines warns that more severe weather is likely across the state starting Monday, May 18.
Here's a recap of the storm activity from over the weekend and what to know about the severe weather outlook in Iowa.
How much rain did we get? See the highest Iowa rainfall totals
Here are the areas that saw the most rainfall over a 24-hour period as of May 18 at 8 a.m.:
- Sioux County: 1.24 inches
- Ames: 0.98 inches
- Spencer: 0.88 inches
- Lamoni: 0.81 inches
- Centerville: 0.78 inches
How much rain did Des Moines get?
Des Moines received 0.50 inches of rainfall during that period. From May 15 to May 18, Des Moines received nearly 1 inch of rain.
What is the forecast in Iowa for Monday?
An enhanced, or Level 3 (out of 5), risk is in place for southwestern Iowa, including Council Bluffs, stretching to Des Moines and into eastern Iowa, including Waterloo.
Storms will move quickly — around 45 mph — from western Iowa into eastern parts of the state, with hail up to 2.75 inches and wind gusts of 75 mph posing the primary threats. Tornadoes are possible across the state, with the highest risk occurring in central Iowa, where there is currently a 10–14% probability.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in Des Moines on Monday evening, mainly after 5 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 82 degrees. Storms are expected to continue into early Tuesday, with a low around 54 degrees.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him on X @CooperAWorth