Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:07AM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 2:15 PM
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 2:15 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.8 feet Saturday, October 10. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™