Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:06AM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Black Hawk, IA
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Black Hawk, IA
Confirmed in Black Hawk, IA; expires 9:15 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 at Marshalltown affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion 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. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some residential evacuations may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.7 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™