Severe Weather and Renewed Flood Risks
Key Questions
How much rain fell in Marshalltown on Thursday?
Marshalltown received 0.63 inches of rain on Thursday. Nearby areas reported higher totals, such as 1.87 inches in Polk City/NWS Office and 1.62 inches in Elkhart.
What severe weather is expected in north and central Iowa?
A multi-day severe weather threat is forecast, with storms from Saturday through Monday and severe conditions including hail, winds, and a low tornado risk on Monday-Tuesday. Additional rainfall of 2-4 inches is expected.
How does the recent Iowa River cresting impact current conditions?
The Iowa River crested at 18.2 feet on April 5 and is now receding. However, renewed rainfall heightens flood and travel impacts, affecting police, EMS, downtown areas, and school events.
Thu rain 0.63" Marshalltown; multi-day severe threat north/central Iowa: storms Sat-Mon, severe Mon-Tue hail/winds low tornado, 2-4in rain. Follows Iowa River 18.2ft April 5 crest (receding); heightens flood/travel impacts tying PD/EMS/downtown/school events.