Heavy Midwest Rainfall Brings Relief Before Memorial Day

A persistent wet weather pattern over the past several days brought significant rainfall to the Midwest, notably delivering up to nearly two inches in Northeast Wisconsin and 1-3 inches in Southeast Wisconsin, including Milwaukee's largest two-day total in almost a year. Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa also received over two inches of rain in some areas, providing relief to recently planted crops. Omaha and surrounding regions saw up to four inches of rain, though the city itself remains below average for the year. Rainfall generally tapered off by Thursday, with only a low chance of stray showers lingering. The widespread precipitation has helped alleviate earlier deficits, and drier, warmer conditions are expected across the region through Memorial Day weekend. The rainfall has been largely beneficial for agriculture and water supplies.