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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:13AM CDT until October 4 at

Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA

In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 3:15 PM

Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 3:15 PM.

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

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

Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee
Counties.

North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, widespread agricultural flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:13AM CDT until October 4 at

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