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Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 3 at

Affecting Dallas, IA; Polk, IA

In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 3:30 PM

Dallas, IA; Polk, IA

Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 3:30 PM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk
Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16, or from the North and
South Raccoon Rivers to Walnut Woods State Park.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water affects R Ave just north of the
river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:02 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.0 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

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