Zach Sharpe, Weather Forecaster at IowaWeather.com

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Iowa Weather: Thunderstorms Tuesday, Widespread Rain Thursday, and Frost Possible This Weekend

October 12, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa weather turns unsettled with storms Tuesday night, widespread rain Thursday, and much colder temperatures bringing possible frost by Saturday morning statewide.

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Iowa Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Tonight, Warm and Windy Weekend Ahead Before Fall Temperatures Return

October 8, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Thunderstorms return to Iowa tonight before temperatures soar into the 80s this weekend. Strong winds raise fire concerns ahead of a sharp cooldown next week.

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Iowa Weather This Week: Warm Days, Limited Rain Chances and a Warmer Weekend

October 6, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa weather stays warm and mostly dry this week, with highs near 80 today, breezy winds, a small rain chance Thursday night and a warmer weekend.

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Iowa Weather: Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat Builds Through Thursday

September 29, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Heavy rain will impact Iowa through Thursday with 2–4 inches possible in many areas. Flooding may develop before cooler, drier weather arrives.

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Iowa Flood Watch: 2–4 Inches of Rain Could Bring Flash and River Flooding

September 28, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

A Flood Watch covers much of Iowa as 2–4 inches of rain, with locally higher totals, could cause flash, urban and river flooding through Thursday.

Iowa Rainfall Forecast Map through 7AM Saturday

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Heavy Rain Targets Iowa This Week With Flooding Concerns Growing

September 28, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Heavy rain will spread across Iowa Tuesday through Thursday, with 2–4+ inches possible in some areas and growing concerns for flash and river flooding.

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Rainy, Cool Iowa Weather Continues Through Saturday; More Heavy Rain Possible Next Week

September 25, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Cool, rainy weather continues across Iowa through Saturday before a brief break. Another storm system may bring heavy rain and storms next week.

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Iowa Weather Forecast: Brief Break From Rain Before Another Wet Pattern Returns

September 22, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa gets a brief break from the rain Wednesday before showers and storms return Thursday through Saturday. See when heavy rain is possible and what to expect Sunday.