A strong upper level trough of low pressure moved out of the western U.S. into the central states on the morning of the 1st of October.  A large area of rain and thunderstorms developed ahead of this trough on the north/cool side of an approaching warm frontal boundary located to the southwest of the state.  Heavy rainfall occurred with several locations receiving 1.50 to 2.50 inches of rainfall.  The heaviest report was a 3.40 inch amount east of Manning in Carroll County.   The heavy rainfall resulted in minor flooding along the Raccoon River with the river cresting about six tenths of a foot above flood stage at Fleur Drive in Des Moines.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 04:13:00 to 01-OCT-14 04:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall from overnight was 1.62 inches.

Heavy Rain in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 05:30:00 to 01-OCT-14 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall during the previous 24 hours was 2.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUDUBON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rainfall of 2.36 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUDUBON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 2.66 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CARROLL, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLETON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 3.40 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CARROLL, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL NEU ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rainfall of 2.28 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CASS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 04:15:00 to 01-OCT-14 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTIC
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall since 1500 CST on the 30th was 1.98 inches.

Heavy Rain in CASS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSENA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 2.18 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CASS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTIC ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rainfall of 2.26 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CASS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORAH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 2.06 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 1.58 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 1.99 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rainfall of 2.18 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 1.95 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMAICA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 2.04 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAGLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 2.62 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 2.40 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MARKET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 1.81 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in UNION, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rainfall of 1.50 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in UNION, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall of 1.61 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARCOURT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 1.52 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 06:30:00 to 01-OCT-14 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUDUBON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall of 3.10 inches since 1500 CST on the 30th.

Heavy Rain in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 07:00:00 to 01-OCT-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall of 2.32 inches in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 01-OCT-14 08:15:00 to 01-OCT-14 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 2.04 inches in the past 12 hours.

Flood in POLK, IOWA
From 02-OCT-14 09:15:00 to 02-OCT-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations