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Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:13AM CDT until October 2 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 11:15 PM

Polk, IA

Confirmed in Polk, IA; expires 11:15 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...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion
Counties.

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk, Warren and
Marion Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

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

Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County.

North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28, or from Walnut Woods
State Park to Walnut Creek.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Water affects Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon
River Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:01 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.7 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

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