Iowa Storms Drop Historic Rain | Des Moines News

Central Iowa braced for impact as Monday’s thunderstorms dumped heavy rain, whipped up 70-mph winds, and dropped baseball-sized hail—leaving Ankeny with 4.4 inches and Ames close behind at 3.8 inches. Des Moines also soaked up over three inches. Flash flooding and property damage were widespread, highlighting just how fast and uneven these storms can hit. Officials urge residents to report local rainfall totals to help map the storm’s full reach. Stay alert—more updates are coming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f750dde1865d927