Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 3:30AM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA
Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 8:00 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Affected areas
Des Moines
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Warren, Polk and Marion Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the Center Street dam to Runnells. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St. Water affects portions of other bike trails. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.0 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™