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Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:19AM CDT until October 5 at

Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 3:30 PM

Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 3:30 PM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.

Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee
Counties.

Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.

* WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, water affects driveways and gravel access
roads in Augusta.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 18.8 feet Saturday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:19AM CDT until October 5 at

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