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Flood Warning issued September 16 at 4:13AM CDT until September 17 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 9:00 PM

Polk, IA

Confirmed in Polk, IA; expires 9:00 PM.

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 late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Water approaches Fleur Dr and affects the
Grays Lake trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:47 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 3.7 feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued September 16 at 4:13AM CDT until September 17 at

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