Rainfall totals since Tuesday at noon (as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, 10-4):

Pella (Molengracht) – .82″
Lake Red Rock – .72″
Knoxville (KNIA/KRLS Studio) – 1.22″
Tracy – 1.83″
Cedar Creek near Bussey – 3.43″

Radar estimates indicate 2-3″ fell near the southern Marion County and Lucas/Warren County lines.

Increased chances of multiple showers are in place all day Thursday and Friday. Low-lying urban areas and lands, as well as small streams may experience flooding by the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, another 2-3″ of rainfall is in the forecast by Sunday morning, with locally higher amounts possible.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows extreme drought (D3) conditions in portions of central Marion County, with severe drought in place throughout the rest of the region. According to the National Weather Service Palmer Drought Severity Index, 9 to 12 inches of rainfall is needed over a four-week period to break through the current drought.

Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest weather information.