A cold front moved across Iowa, allowing for a longer duration rainfall event  with central and southeast Iowa picking up a widespread two to three inches with a few location seeing up to four inches of rain. While storms were initially discrete with a few stronger cores, they remained below severe limits and quickly grew into a stratiform regime with little lightning. While this rain helped to ease drought conditions in parts of the state, the precipitation deficit for the year remained high.

Heavy Rain in DECATUR, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 04-NOV-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (30I)LAMONI MUNI ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A rain total of 2.41 inches with rain still falling at time of report.

Heavy Rain in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 13:42:00 to 05-NOV-22 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 24 hour rain total of 2.39 inches.

Heavy Rain in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 05:26:00 to 05-NOV-22 05:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKESBURG ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 24 hour rain total of 2.44 inches.

Heavy Rain in DECATUR, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 05:53:00 to 05-NOV-22 05:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (30I)LAMONI MUNI ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 24 hour rain total of 3.07 inches.

Heavy Rain in CLARKE, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.45 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 05:54:00 to 05-NOV-22 05:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DSM)DES MOINES INTL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.16 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 05:59:00 to 05-NOV-22 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPITOL HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.67 inches.

Heavy Rain in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBUSH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 24 hour rain total of 3.30 inches.

Heavy Rain in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.61 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIS, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIS, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.58 inches.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.18 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 24 hour rain total of 3.10 inches.

Heavy Rain in MONROE, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVILIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.38 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.69 inches.

Heavy Rain in CLARKE, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 24 hour rain total of 3.05 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELLA MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.60 inches.

Heavy Rain in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.62 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:06:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.99 inches.

Heavy Rain in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:06:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 3.33 inches.

Heavy Rain in LUCAS, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:07:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.72 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.12 inches.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:05:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.55 inches.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 10:30:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 24 hour rain total of 2.35 inches.

Heavy Rain in UNION, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 10:47:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 24 hour rain total of 3.30 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 11:04:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYDELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 24 hour rain total of 2.46 inches.

Heavy Rain in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKESBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.74 inches.

Heavy Rain in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 10:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLERTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 24 hour rain total of 4.10 inches.

Heavy Rain in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 24 hour rain total of 2.74 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYDELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:09:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PORTE CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:09:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:09:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANKENY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.37 inches.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 06:10:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDALIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 3.40 inches.

Heavy Rain in LUCAS, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 11:41:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A 24 hour rain total of 3.08 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 24 hour rain total of 2.40 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 24 hour rain total of 2.17 inches.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 12:10:00 to 05-NOV-22 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDALIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 24 hour rain total of 2.63 inches.

Heavy Rain in CLARKE, IOWA
From 04-NOV-22 12:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 24 hour rain total of 2.51 inches.