Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 3:30AM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Black Hawk, IA
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 7:15 PM
Black Hawk, IA
Confirmed in Black Hawk, IA; expires 7:15 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some residential evacuations may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 8.3 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™