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How much rain did Iowa get? Check out the rainfall totals from the nighttime rains

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How much rain did Iowa get? Check out the rainfall totals from the nighttime rains

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Most of southwest and central Iowa experienced light precipitation Monday evening into Tuesday morning as moderate drought conditions return to much of the state.

Light showers also continued into Tuesday morning in eastern Iowa.

Iowa's longest drought since the 1950s ended in May after a wet spring. But after a dry August and September, drought has slowly crept back into the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, northwest and northeast Iowa have been in moderate to severe drought since Tuesday.

More: Back so soon? After the summer break, drought returns to parts of Iowa

How much rain fell in Iowa during this dry spell?

How much rain did Des Moines get?

In Des Moines, 0.06 inches of rain fell Monday through Tuesday morning. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, parts of Polk County are unusually dry, with some areas experiencing moderate drought.

Where in Iowa did it rain the most?

It was still raining in eastern Iowa on Tuesday morning. The following cities received the most rain from 9 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday:

  1. Council bluffs: 0.25 inches
  2. Lamoni: 0.24 inches
  3. Atlantic: 0.24 inches

What does the Iowa radar show?

As of 9:30 a.m., the rain was moving east of Iowa City toward the Quad Cities and exiting the state. Track the latest conditions with the National Weather Service radar loop for eastern Iowa:

Will Iowa get more rain this week?

The rest of Tuesday is expected to be clear and sunny in Des Moines with a high of 78 degrees.

Wednesday will be clear and sunny in Des Moines, but temperatures will return to fall-like levels, with a high of 65 degrees expected.

Thursday in Des Moines will see a high of 74 degrees, with a chance of rain from 1 to 4 p.m. Thunderstorms are possible later. There is a 60% chance of showers Thursday evening, with a low of 48 degrees. According to the Des Moines National Weather Service, new precipitation is expected to be between a quarter and half an inch.

Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.

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