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Flood Watch issued September 15 at 6:59AM CDT until September 16 at

Affecting Polk

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

Polk

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 8:00 AM.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Affected areas

Des Moines

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...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

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

* WHEN...From this evening to late tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:47 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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Flood Watch issued September 15 at 6:59AM CDT until September 16 at

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