Question 1

How much rain did Urbandale, IA 50398 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.00" of rain in Urbandale, IA 50398 over the last 24 hours (full day Wed, Nov 4: 0.00"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Urbandale, IA 50398 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Urbandale, IA 50398 has received 55.58" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 31.91" (74.2% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 6.58" (normal 4.04"); September: 14.93" (normal 3.35"); October: 1.77" (normal 2.65"); November: 2.10" (normal 0.24").

Question 3

How much rain did Urbandale, IA 50398 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 2.35" of rain in Urbandale, IA 50398 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Urbandale, IA 50398?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Urbandale, IA 50398 ended 23 hours ago, dropping 2.10" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Urbandale, IA 50398 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 Urbandale, IA 50398 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	1.08"	0.92"	+0.16" (+18%)
February	0.90"	1.16"	−0.26" (−22%)
March	2.91"	2.01"	+0.90" (+45%)
April	7.67"	3.73"	+3.94" (+106%)
May	4.18"	4.87"	−0.69" (−14%)
June	4.78"	5.07"	−0.29" (−6%)
July	8.68"	3.87"	+4.81" (+124%)
August	6.58"	4.04"	+2.54" (+63%)
September	14.93"	3.35"	+11.58" (+345%)
October	1.77"	2.65"	−0.88" (−33%)
November (to date)	2.10"	0.24"	+1.87" (+783%)
2026 YTD Total	55.58"	31.91"	+23.67" (74.2% above average)

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