A storm system moved across Iowa over the past 2 days spreading widespread rain and even thunderstorms to the area. The center of low pressure past over Northern Iowa which brought a warm front surging northward through the day Wednesday October 30th. Warm temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s and high dewpoints in the 50s brought steady rain which was proceeded by lightning and thunder. The highest temperatures were seen around 12am when warmth was continuing to be pushed into our area. The rain shield from the storm spread all across Eastern Iowa, but the heaviest amounts were seen in Southeastern Iowa, where well over 1.50″ even over 3″ amounts were seen across the far south part of the area. Across Central and Northern areas, amounts were closer to 0.50 or 0.25 or less. Areas that say the highest amounts were south of I-80. Below is a list of rainfall amounts.

 Washington 3.17″
Iowa City 0.98″
Waterloo-Cedar Falls 0.62″
Cedar Rapids-Eastern Iowa Airport 0.51″
Hiawatha-My Station 0.46″
Vinton 0.41″
Monticello 0.32″