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Flood Warning issued September 9 at 3:09PM CDT until September 10 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Sep 10, 2026, 8:15 AM

Polk, IA

Confirmed in Polk, IA; expires 8:15 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Affected areas

Des Moines

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek
to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg
Parkway to Bell Ave. George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St
to SW 28th St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:47 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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Flood Warning issued September 9 at 3:09PM CDT until September 10 at

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