Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:40AM CDT until October 3 at
Affecting Dallas, IA; Polk, IA
In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 3:45 AM
Dallas, IA; Polk, IA
Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 3:45 AM.
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... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk 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 Friday evening to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water threatens secondary bridges along US 6 east of Adel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:17 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™