Question 1

How much rain did Grimes, IA 50111 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.28" of rain in Grimes, IA 50111 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 0.27"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Grimes, IA 50111 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Grimes, IA 50111 has received 42.80" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 31.85" (34.4% above average). Recent monthly totals: July: 8.01" (normal 3.92"); August: 4.52" (normal 4.12"); September: 10.48" (normal 3.34"); October: 1.35" (normal 2.69").

Question 3

How much rain did Grimes, IA 50111 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.43" of rain in Grimes, IA 50111 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Grimes, IA 50111?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Grimes, IA 50111 ended 8 hours ago, dropping 0.11" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Grimes, IA 50111 measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Grimes, IA 50111 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.71"	0.90"	−0.19" (−21%)
February	0.50"	1.13"	−0.63" (−56%)
March	3.56"	2.01"	+1.55" (+77%)
April	6.74"	3.73"	+3.01" (+81%)
May	2.88"	4.92"	−2.05" (−42%)
June	4.05"	5.09"	−1.03" (−20%)
July	8.01"	3.92"	+4.10" (+105%)
August	4.52"	4.12"	+0.40" (+10%)
September	10.48"	3.34"	+7.14" (+213%)
October	1.35"	2.69"	−1.34" (−50%)
2026 YTD Total	42.80"	31.85"	+10.95" (34.4% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Grimes, IA 50111

0.28" of rain in Grimes, IA 50111 in the last 24 hours

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Monthly Rainfall Totals in Grimes (2026)

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