Posts With Keyword ‘Rain’

Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Expected Through Wednesday

Posted: Sunday, June 19th, 2011 at 11:52 am

Another round of severe weather could make its way through southeast Iowa as soon as tonight. The National Weather Service predicts a slight risk of severe thunderstorms through Wednesday morning. The first round is expected late tonight as a low pressure system develops to our west. The largest threats are heavy rainfall, large hail, and strong winds. Tune in to KCII when severe weather strikes Washington County, and click on the Weather tab for the latest AccuWeather forecast.

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Rain Lowers Good To Excellent Corn Crop

Posted: Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 6:39 am

Good to excellent rated corn in Iowa fell this week to 65%, a 7% loss from last week’s 72% rating.

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Rain Record Nears

Posted: Monday, June 28th, 2010 at 8:40 am

Washington is 16/100 of an inch away from surpassing the precipitation record for June.

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Rain Affects Local Farmers

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 am

Washington has received about 11 inches of rain this month, and needs less than 2 ½ inches to break the June precipitation record set in 1930.

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Rain Returns to Southeast Iowa

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:49 am

After a brief stint of warm, dry weather, southeast Iowa is expected see more rain.

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Rainy Forecast Welcomed by Produce Growers

Posted: Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 7:34 am
Sherry Sass picks the dirt off a a table onion in her garden near Riverside (KCII NEWS)Sherry Sass picks the dirt off a a table onion in her garden near Riverside (KCII NEWS)

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It’s been a nearly ideal planting season for most Iowa farmers. But for vegetable and other produce growers, things are a little on the dry side.

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