Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:38AM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
In effect until: Oct 5, 2026, 3:15 AM
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 3:15 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... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet Sunday, October 11. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™