Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:53AM CDT until October 6 at
Affecting Poweshiek, IA; Tama, IA
In effect until: Oct 6, 2026, 3:00 AM
Poweshiek, IA; Tama, IA
Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 3:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.7 feet Monday, October 12. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™