Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

The season started out fairly quiet with a few light snows in December and January and a cold, white Christmas. Things took a significant turn for the worse in February with frequent snows, ice from freezing rain, subzero temperatures, and historic rainfall that led to major flooding in early March.

December Summary

January Summary

February Summary

	Average Temperature	Departure from Normal	Precipitation	Departure from Normal	Snow	Departure from Normal
Bowling Green	37.7°	-0.3°	15.05"	+2.68"	8.8"	+1.0"
Frankfort	34.6°	-0.1°	10.70"	+0.14"
Lexington	33.3°	-1.9°	11.94"	+1.61"	18.5"	+7.5"
Louisville Ali	36.5°	-0.7°	12.24"	+1.99"	17.5"	+6.7"
Louisville Bowman	35.9°	-0.7°	11.59"	+1.02"