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Record from Aug 14, 2026. Back to current conditions

Des Moines Aug 14, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 24, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 57.6mm of rain on 2026-08-14 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 18.6mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers

A cold stretch is on the way

low

3 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-20. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 17, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers

Water conditions are improving

strong

Around 189mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 4mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 58mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.6mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 16, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 56.6 mmMax 24.6 °CMin 21.6 °CGusts 40 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 14, 2026.

Market context · futures market

corn · surge · 7d +7.6%