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Flood Watch issued November 3 at 10:27AM CST until November 7 at

Affecting Polk; Warren; Marion

In effect until: Nov 4, 2026, 12:30 PM

Polk; Warren; Marion

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:30 PM.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

Affected areas

Des Moines

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...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren
and Polk Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the
Center Street dam to Runnells.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Flood Watch issued November 3 at 10:27AM CST until November 7 at

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