How much rain did Iowa get in the last 24 hours?

Central Iowa received 0.00" of rain over the last 24 hours, measured by Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and updated hourly. Totals vary across the state — pick a city or county for local numbers.

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Iowa in 2026?

So far in 2026, central Iowa has received 51.43" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 33.83" (52.0% above average).

When did it last rain in Iowa?

The most recent rain event in central Iowa ended 8 days ago, dropping 1.56" of rain as measured by Precip.

How are rainfall totals for Iowa measured?

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to estimate rainfall for any point in Iowa — a virtual rain gauge accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

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24 Hour Rainfall Totals for Iowa

Measured from radar and rain gauges by Precip.

Live data updated 7:03 PM CST

0.00" of rain in Iowa in the last 24 hours

Thu, Nov 12 total: 0.00"

Past 7 days: 0.00"
2026 so far: 51.43" 52.0% above average
Last rain: 1.56" 8 days ago Nov 2, 8:00 AM - Nov 4, 3:00 AM UTC
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Virtual Rain Gauge Map

The Precip app measured 0.00" of rain in Iowa over the last 24 hours and 0.00" over the past 7 days. So far in 2026, Iowa has received 51.43" of rain , 52.0% above average (normal to date: 33.83").

Daily Rainfall Totals in Iowa (Last 7 Days)

No measurable rain in Iowa on any of the last 7 days

FriNov 60.00"

SatNov 70.00"

SunNov 80.00"

MonNov 90.00"

TueNov 100.00"

WedNov 110.00"

ThuNov 120.00"

Monthly Rainfall Totals in Iowa (2026)

Accumulated monthly rainfall compared to 30-year normal averages

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.95"	0.90"	+0.04" (+5%)
February	1.50"	1.07"	+0.44" (+41%)
March	3.43"	2.02"	+1.41" (+70%)
April	6.93"	3.86"	+3.07" (+80%)
May	2.78"	5.22"	−2.44" (−47%)
June	5.14"	5.27"	−0.13" (−2%)
July	13.56"	4.11"	+9.45" (+230%)
August	4.18"	4.36"	−0.18" (−4%)
September	8.35"	3.51"	+4.84" (+138%)
October	3.06"	2.76"	+0.31" (+11%)
November (to date)	1.56"	0.76"	+0.81" (+107%)
2026 YTD Total	51.43"	33.83"	+17.60" (52.0% above average)