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Flood Warning issued September 15 at 1:45PM CDT until September 16 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 6:45 AM

Polk, IA

Likely impact in Polk, IA; effects through 6:45 AM.

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

Affected areas

Des Moines

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

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

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

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works
Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:32 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued September 15 at 1:45PM CDT until September 16 at

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