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Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:43AM CDT until October 5 at

Affecting Polk, IA

In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 5:00 AM

Polk, IA

Confirmed in Polk, IA; expires 5:00 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...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek
to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works
Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:32 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Monday morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet Saturday, October
10.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:43AM CDT until October 5 at

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