May 2026 Hydrologic Monitoring Station Report
May 2026 Hydrologic Monitoring Station Report

May 2026 Hydrostation Report

Hydrostation Partners and Hosts, 

Please see the May hydrostation report below. 

Hydrostation signs for publicly available hydrostations are ready to go, with distribution starting next week. We will be in communication with relevant hosts prior to drop off.

Hydrologic conditions are dryer than last month, with notable changes in overall precipitation and soil moisture.

Real-time hydrostation data continues to be available on the Iowa Flood Information System

All hydrostation data (current and historic) can be accessed on the historic data platformEach yellow square on the map represents a hydrostation. Click on the hydrostation of interest to view available data. 

To review hydrostation information and view archived monthly reports, click the button below:

If you have any questions about the report findings, please reach out by replying to this email (iihr-iowafloodcenter@uiowa.edu) or calling us at 319-384-1729

May Hydrostation Maps

Map of total precipitation across Iowa, May 2026

Total Precipitation

Total monthly rainfall accumulation (in inches).

Map of soil moisture across Iowa, May 2026

Average Soil Moisture

Average monthly saturation of soil surface (in percentage).

May 2026 Average Soil Temperature Map

Average Soil Temperature

Monthly average temperature of soil surface (in Fahrenheit). 

 

May Average Wind Speed Map

Average Wind Speed

Average monthly wind speed (in miles per hour).

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