You know the old saying, "Records were meant to be broken" right? I guess that goes for massive snowstorms, too.

While we're currently, depending on where you are in Iowa, not dealing with a lot of snow currently, we all know things can sure change in a hurry.

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So what are Iowa's biggest snowstorms? And how much of the white stuff did the leave behind?

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Let's explore those massive storms of yesteryear in Iowa!

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From storm systems that left us with over 20 inches, to years so long ago you have to wonder how long Iowans were stuck at home, these are our BIGGEST winter storms.

Many of these are from before any of us were alive, but we can still commiserate with our fellow Iowans, right?

We all know what it's like to be stuck inside because of the weather.

Photo by Fabrice Villard on Unsplash
Photo by Fabrice Villard on Unsplash
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Let's take a look at those massive storms that made Iowa history! Scroll to see the storms that put Iowan's lives on hold over the years.

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Prepare to gasp and feel a shiver down your spine... EEK! These are some of Iowa's biggest snowstorm totals ever!

LOOK: Biggest snowfalls recorded in Iowa history

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Iowa using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

Oof, no thanks, right? Many of those storms predate modern plows, snowblowers, and other amenities we have to battle back against Mother Nature.

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