Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:45PM CDT until October 6 at
Affecting Poweshiek, IA; Tama, IA
In effect until: Oct 5, 2026, 1:45 PM
Poweshiek, IA; Tama, IA
Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 1:45 PM.
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... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™