Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:35PM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 1:45 AM
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 1:45 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting now at around 17.0 feet. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™