Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities
Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 3:15 AM
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 3:15 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... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Des Moines and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™