Question 1

How much rain did Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.76" of rain in Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 over the last 24 hours (full day Tue, Nov 3: 0.94"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 has received 50.03" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 33.16" (50.9% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 3.52" (normal 4.08"); September: 10.85" (normal 3.64"); October: 1.71" (normal 2.88"); November: 2.36" (normal 0.28").

Question 3

How much rain did Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 2.62" of rain in Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Cedar Rapids, IA 52406?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 ended 19 hours ago, dropping 2.29" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 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 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.94"	1.05"	−0.11" (−11%)
February	0.88"	1.29"	−0.42" (−32%)
March	2.23"	2.06"	+0.17" (+8%)
April	8.28"	3.73"	+4.55" (+122%)
May	2.53"	4.37"	−1.84" (−42%)
June	9.46"	5.41"	+4.05" (+75%)
July	7.28"	4.37"	+2.90" (+66%)
August	3.52"	4.08"	−0.56" (−14%)
September	10.85"	3.64"	+7.21" (+198%)
October	1.71"	2.88"	−1.17" (−41%)
November (to date)	2.36"	0.28"	+2.08" (+738%)
2026 YTD Total	50.03"	33.16"	+16.87" (50.9% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

0.76" of rain in Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 in the last 24 hours

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