Widespread rainfall is possible through this evening in most of the state.
According to the National Weather Service, a total of 1-3” of precipitation is possible throughout most of Iowa, with the heaviest amounts expected today along and north of I-80. Light rain is more likely to fall in south central Iowa.

Today’s rainfall will be welcome news for many, as moderate drought conditions have returned to most of Marion County and the surrounding area, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Report.
Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest weather information.
Rainfall totals since Sunday evening (UPDATED at NOON):
Pella just (north of downtown) – .64″
Knoxville (KNIA/KRLS) – .73″
Lake Red Rock – .93″
English Creek near Knoxville – .88″
Des Moines River near Tracy – .46″
Cedar Creek near Bussey – .7″
Des Moines River near Swan – .99″