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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 3 at
Affecting Black Hawk, IA
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 4:15 AM
Black Hawk, IA
Confirmed in Black Hawk, IA; expires 4:15 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... 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. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some residential evacuations may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™