Severe thunderstorms in Iowa on the evening of Monday, May 18, brought moderate rainfall to some parts of the state amid tornado and flash-flood warnings.
The heaviest rainfall fell across south‑central and southwest Iowa. Here’s a look at where the highest totals were reported.
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 19 at 8 a.m.:
Des Moines got about as much rain on Monday as it had gotten all month up to that point, according to the National Weather Service.
What is the forecast for Tuesday?
The forecast for Des Moines on Tuesday, May 19, calls for mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 61 degrees and northwest winds gusting to 24 mph, according to the NWS. Skies will partially clear at night, with a low of around 44 degrees.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: How much rain did we get? See totals after Monday’s storm in Iowa.
Reporting by Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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