Forecast: Several stormy, soggy, sopping days ahead for Iowans

Heavy rain has Des Moines plumbing crews swamped

Heavy rain is overwhelming Des Moines plumbers, with homeowners reporting flooding, drain backups and sump pump failures across the city.

Forecast: Several stormy, soggy, sopping days ahead for Iowans

Iowa should be in for a wet week, as forecasters say some areas of the state may see up a half-foot of rainfall. National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Vorst says the skies will be gray most — if not all — of the week ahead. “We have a line of showers and thunderstorms moving into […]

Rounds and rounds of rain this week could lead to flooding in Eastern Iowa

Several inches of rain will likely fall this week with chances for rain each day in Eastern Iowa. Every day won't be a washout, but there will be chances for sh

Quad Cities Rain: More Than 2 Inches Likely

Davenport, Iowa – More than 2 inches of rain could fall by Thursday as repeated storms raise the risk of flash flooding and rising rivers. According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely from Monday night through Thursday across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.