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Flood Warning issued September 15 at 9:17PM CDT until September 17 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Polk, IA

Confirmed in Polk, IA; expires 2:30 PM.

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...

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 late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Water approaches Fleur Dr and affects the
Grays Lake trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:02 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued September 15 at 9:17PM CDT until September 17 at

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