Rainfall covered much of Iowa to start the week, with eastern Iowa seeing some severe storms and tornado warnings on June 3.
Central Iowa saw around a quarter of an inch of rainfall on Tuesday, June 3. Some towns in eastern Iowa had around 2 inches during the same time period.
What were the rainfall totals in Des Moines
The Des Moines International Airport recorded 0.34 inches of rain from 8 a.m. Monday, June 2, to 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, according to the Iowa State University Mesonet. Central Iowa was expected to experience less severe weather than the eastern part of the state.
Des Moines saw a few sporadic showers throughout the first few days of June, with the majority of the rainfall on June 3, when Des Moines got 0.24 inches of rain.
To the north, Ankeny reported 0.32 inches of rain and Ames reported 0.58 inches.
What were the highest rainfall totals in Iowa?
Here are the areas in Iowa that saw the most rainfall from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Iowa State Mesonet.
Is there more rain in the forecast for the rest of the week?
The weather in Des Moines is supposed to clear up until Thursday, June 5, when there is a slight chance for showers in the evening. New rain could amount to less than a tenth of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday also has a 30% chance of showers during the day.
(This story was updated to add a new graphic)
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
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