Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 3:30AM CDT until October 5 at
Affecting Polk, IA
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 8:30 PM
Polk, IA
Confirmed in Polk, IA; expires 8:30 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...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:17 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.8 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 4.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™