What Is Flash Flooding? Understanding Causes, Dangers, and Myths
Flash flooding is a fast, deadly surge of water caused by heavy rain or dam failure. Learn its causes, dangers, myths, and key safety tips to stay safe.
Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Threat for Iowa This Weekend
Severe storms and flash flooding are possible across Iowa this weekend with damaging winds, heavy rain, and repeated storms Saturday into Sunday.
Active Weather Pattern to Close Out July in Iowa: Heat, Heavy Rain & Severe Storms Possible
Iowa faces an active stretch of weather from July 19–30, including heavy rainfall, severe storms, and a prolonged period of dangerous heat.
Iowa Rainfall Totals: How Much Rain Fell in Iowa?
A round of strong thunderstorms moved across Iowa Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning, delivering widespread heavy rainfall and large hail across much of central and southern Iowa. The storms were driven by a surge of moisture and instability, leading to impressive rainfall totals and several reports of hail over an inch in diameter. Rainfall […]
How Much Rain Fell in Iowa?
Recap of Thursday's isolated thunderstorms in Iowa, with severe hail warnings and rainfall totals across central and southeast regions.