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Flood Warning issued September 18 at 5:28AM CDT until September 19 at

Affecting Polk, IA; Warren, IA

In effect until: Sep 18, 2026, 10:30 PM

Polk, IA; Warren, IA

Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 10:30 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...

North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the
Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water is over Iowa 28 immediately south of
Norwalk and threatens several rural gravel roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.7 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 22.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

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Flood Warning issued September 18 at 5:28AM CDT until September 19 at

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