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Flood Warning issued September 9 at 2:22AM CDT until September 9 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Sep 9, 2026, 7:30 PM

Polk, IA

Likely impact in Polk, IA; effects through 7:30 PM.

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

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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa...

Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd St affecting Polk County.

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

* WHERE...Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd St, or from 1 1/3 miles
upstream of North Walnut Creek to the Raccoon River.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, The Grand Ave overhead gates are closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:16 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued September 9 at 2:22AM CDT until September 9 at

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