rain

The rain will be lasting well into the weekend.

October 22, 2020 --- almost 39 weeks ago -- that’s the last time the city of Waterloo had over an inch of rain in a single day when 2.94” inches fell. Wednesday’s official measurement of 1.05” from the Waterloo airport brings the monthly total to just 1.19” for July. The 1....

Waterloo received a minuscule .87” of rain in the month of June, far below the monthly average of around 5” for the city. There were only measurable amounts of rain in June on just five of the 30 days, as illustrated below: The most rain fell on June 20th with .67” in Waterloo....

Much-needed precipitation is heading to Iowa beginning today (Thursday) and through most of next week, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. It has been 245 days (as of 6/24) since Waterloo received over an inch of rain in a single day, but relief is on the way...

Waterloo hasn’t had more than an inch of rain in a single day since October 22, 2020. On that day it rained 2.94". The most amount of rain Waterloo has received since that date on a single day was .91" on May 8, 2021. Across Iowa, the month of May was the 13th driest in 127 years of records. So far th...

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has released its three-month outlook for the United States. Will it be hot this summer in Iowa? Or will it be a cool summer? The answer is: Maybe. The NWS CPC says: Increased chances for above-normal temperatures this summer exist nationwide with the exception of parts of the Mississippi Valley...

Of course it HAS to be in the winter...

See, Iowa can be beautiful in the winter time!

Light snow drifted into the area in the overnight hours, ending around 8 AM. Snowfall totals were mainly less than a couple of inches, but the morning commute was slick as there was also freezing rain and sleet in the area. Here's today's snowfall totals in Eastern Iowa from Iowa's News Now:  Center Grove: 4 ... Read More ...

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center says that there's a slight risk of severe weather this afternoon in Iowa. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms. Be Weather Aware!