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Record Rainfall in Iowa
- When
- 1851
- Where
- Iowa
Iowa received 74.5 inches of rain in 1851, a record that holds to this day, causing severe flooding.
The state of Iowa was the hardest hit by the Great Flood of 1851. Historical evidence suggests flooding occurred in the eastern Plains, but Iowa's recent settlement contributed to the severity. The rainfall total of 74.5 inches remains a record for the state.
Sources
- Flood of 1851 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-06
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