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Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:35AM CDT until October 5 at

Affecting Polk, IA

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

Polk, IA

Confirmed in Polk, 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 is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek
to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works
Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:17 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Sunday,
October 11.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:35AM CDT until October 5 at

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