Northern Iowa Enjoys Refreshing Rains, More to Come

Northern Iowa’s dry soils soaked up a welcome dose of rain over the past two days, with the Coloff Media Weather Network recording rainfall totals from Wednesday through Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Weather stations at Coloff Media radio station locations captured a range of precipitation across the listening area, from a solid dousing in Charles City to lighter showers in Stacyville in Mitchell County. The ground handled the rain like a pro, with only minor ponding in a few spots.

Charles City topped the charts with 2.66 inches total—0.51 inches on Wednesday and a hefty 2.15 inches by Thursday morning. Forest City wasn’t far behind, logging 1.92 inches (0.12 inches Wednesday, 1.80 inches Thursday). New Hampton recorded 1.98 inches, split between 0.24 inches Wednesday and 1.74 inches Thursday. Cedar Falls saw 2.16 inches (0.45 inches Wednesday, 1.71 inches Thursday).

Mason City reported 1.40 inches (0.09 inches Wednesday, 1.31 inches Thursday), while Stacyville in Mitchell County had a lighter 0.61 inches (0.01 inches Wednesday, 0.60 inches Thursday).

More rain is expected tonight, with chances of showers or storms every day through next Wednesday. The Coloff Media Weather Network will keep listeners in the loop as the wet weather continues.

Two-Day Rainfall Totals (Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and Thursday, June 12, 2025, through 11:30 a.m.):

• Charles City: 2.66 inches (Wednesday: 0.51″, Thursday: 2.15″)
• Forest City: 1.92 inches (Wednesday: 0.12″, Thursday: 1.80″)
• New Hampton: 1.98 inches (Wednesday: 0.24″, Thursday: 1.74″)
• Cedar Falls: 2.16 inches (Wednesday: 0.45″, Thursday: 1.71″)
• Mason City: 1.40 inches (Wednesday: 0.09″, Thursday: 1.31″)
• Stacyville (Mitchell Co): 0.61 inches (Wednesday: 0.01″, Thursday: 0.60″)