Changing Frequency of Heavy Rainfall over the Central United States
Villarini et al. used daily rainfall measurements from 447 rain gauges with a record of least 50 years throughout the central United States to examine the presence of changes in the frequency of heavy...
View ArticleNASA Study Forecasts More Extreme Weather
A new NASA rainfall study predicts that in the next 100 years, wet areas will receive more very heavy rainfalls, while arid regions will experience more droughts.
View ArticleIowa Scientists Release 2013 Climate Statement
According to a statewide group of scientists, Iowa's ability to "feed the world" is now increasingly threatened by adverse weather conditions.
View ArticleDeveloping a Climate Forecast for Iowa
Professor Gabriele Villarini and his student, Scott Rowe, are working to develop a statewide climate forecast for Iowa to offer a basic idea of what precipitation can be expected in the season ahead.
View ArticleIowa’s Rising Waters
Iowa’s rivers and reservoirs have not reached flood stages of 1993 or 2008, but many communities are still dealing with significant flooding. And it seems like we’re having more frequent severe...
View ArticleHow has the Iowa Climate been Changing?
By Shianne Gruss, At a recent University of Iowa STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) workshop, several middle and high school teachers from across the state addressed this...
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