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Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:58AM CDT until October 5 at

Affecting Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 4:00 AM

Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 4:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Affected areas

Des Moines

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren
and Polk Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the
Center Street dam to Runnells.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes
Amphitheater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.5 feet early Saturday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:58AM CDT until October 5 at

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