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Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:40AM CDT until October 4 at

Affecting Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA

In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 5:00 AM

Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 5:00 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...

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St.
Water affects portions of other bike trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.3 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:40AM CDT until October 4 at

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