Zach Sharpe, Weather Forecaster at IowaWeather.com

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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.

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Iowa Weather: Rain and Fog Continue Before Fall Temperatures Settle In

September 20, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Rain continues through Monday with morning fog and cooler temperatures. See when skies clear and rain chances return later this week in Iowa.

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Heavy Rain and Severe Storms Possible in Iowa Through Saturday

September 18, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Heavy rain and isolated severe storms are possible across Iowa Friday and Saturday before cooler, showery weather settles in through early next week.

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Severe Storms Could Hit Iowa Monday With Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Risk

September 13, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Severe storms could hit Iowa Monday, with large hail, damaging winds and a tornado risk. Heavy rain may also bring flash flooding concerns.

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Rain Returns Sunday Before an Active Weather Pattern Takes Over

September 12, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa turns wetter Sunday with heavy rain, thunderstorms and a severe weather risk Monday. Repeated storms may bring flooding concerns through midweek statewide.

Weather History

The Great Iowa Flood of 1958: The Night More Than a Foot of Rain Fell in Western Iowa

September 11, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Explore the Great Iowa Flood of 1958, when more than 12 inches of rain triggered deadly flash flooding across western Iowa, including Exira and Audubon.

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Iowa Weather Today: Breezy Friday Before Storms and Heavy Rain Return

September 11, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Warm, breezy weather continues across Iowa Friday before storms return tonight, with heavy rain and severe weather risks increasing Sunday through Wednesday.

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Iowa Weather Today: Severe Storms, Heavy Rain and Heat

September 8, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa faces heat, severe thunderstorms and heavy rain today. Damaging winds, hail and flash flooding are possible before cooler weather arrives Wednesday.