LAMONI, Iowa — A couple rounds of rain and storms rumbled through central Iowa on Thursday, but it was primarily boom or bust on the totals front.
Des Moines fell into the "bust" side of things receiving just a trace of rain.
We are now two-thirds of the way through September and Des Moines has totaled a trace of rain for the entire month. And even though the ‘boom’ numbers were not overly impressive, it was a comfortable 1”+ soak for areas that need it.
Here’s a look at the latest 36-hour totals as of 7 a.m. Friday:
- Lamoni: 1.22”
- Newton: 1.03”
- Pella: 0.67”
- Creston: 0.65”
- Oskaloosa: 0.58”
- Iowa Falls: 0.50”
- Marshalltown: 0.39”
- Knoxville: 0.36”
- Hampton: 0.29”
- Ottumwa: 0.29”
- Clarion: 0.19”
- Boone: 0.19”
- Fort Dodge: 0.19”
- Webster City: 0.13”
- Osceola: 0.12”
- Ames: 0.11”
- Grinnell: 0.09”
- Chariton: 0.02”
- Atlantic: 0.01"
- Des Moines: Trace
Iowans can expect more rain this weekend, according to the Local 5 Weather Team. Saturday may bring isolated showers in the morning with scattered rain and thundershowers taking over later in the day.
That rain will continue into Sunday, especially off to the south. 1-2" rain totals are possible in southern Iowa, with lesser totals as you travel north.
