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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 05/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:53AM CDT until October 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers
portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 5.7 feet Monday, October 12.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 05/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 6 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave
from US 30 to the south.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 05/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:45PM CDT until October 6 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers
portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:34AM CDT until October 6 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave
from US 30 to the south.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:35AM CDT until October 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...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 evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:17 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Sunday,
October 11.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Polk and Jasper
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County
Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of
town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the
northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:27AM CDT until October 4 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy
County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Iowa 58 as well as Fletcher
Ave and Ridgeway Ave at US 63 in Waterloo. Water also affects
Watters Rd. Some residential evacuations may be needed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet Sunday, October 11.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 3:30AM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.(2/2)

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

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties.

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper
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.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...From this morning to late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave
from US 30 to the south.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 12.9 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 3:30AM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here. (1/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:05PM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.(1/2)

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

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

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk
Counties.

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Polk and
Warren Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the
Center Street dam to Runnells.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St.
Water affects portions of other bike trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.2 feet, and slowly
falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 04/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:48PM CDT until October 6 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers
portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo. At 12.8 feet,
Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave from US 30 to the south.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.9 feet early Monday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:43AM CDT until October 5 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County
Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of
town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the
northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.4 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:40AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk, Warren and
Marion Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the
Center Street dam to Runnells.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St.
Water affects portions of other bike trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.3 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:28AM CDT until October 4 at 6:08AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* 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 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.3 feet Saturday,
October 10.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Watch issued October 3 at 10:15AM CDT until October 6 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties.

* WHAT...Minor river flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le
Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to late Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:06AM CDT until October 3 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.(2/2)

...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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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:06AM CDT until October 3 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here. (1/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:21PM CDT until October 3 at 9:28AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.(2/2)

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Jasper, Polk and Marion
Counties.

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

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk, Warren 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 18.0 feet, Water affects Hudson...including the 800
block of Dale Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:21PM CDT until October 3 at 9:28AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here. (1/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 03/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:21PM CDT until October 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River at Marshalltown affecting Marshall County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Marshalltown, or from Minerva Creek near
Albion to Timber Creek near Le Grand.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects Iowa 14 north of the river as
well as Iowa 330 south of Albion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 19.1 feet early tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage later tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 5:35PM CDT until October 3 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd, or from Keigley
Branch near 170th Street to Ioway Creek.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located
at 600 Arrasmith Trl.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 5:14PM CDT until October 4 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk 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 18.0 feet, Water affects Hudson...including the 800
block of Dale Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.(2/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here. (1/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:42AM CDT until October 2 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

The Flood Warning will expire at 1045 AM CDT this morning for
portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa, including the
following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy and Tama. In north
central Iowa, Butler. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 5:56AM CDT until October 2 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Grundy County in central Iowa...
Northern Tama County in central Iowa...
Southeastern Butler County in north central Iowa...
Black Hawk County in northeastern Iowa...

* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and numerous roads remain closed due to
flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 554 AM CDT, flooding is ongoing across the warned area.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but there will be no additional
rain today.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Grundy Center, Evansdale, Hudson,
Reinbeck, Dike, Elk Run Heights, Uni-Dome And McLeod Center,
Waterloo Municipal Airport, Crossroads Mall, Washburn, Dunkerton,
Raymond, Wellsburg, New Hartford, Holland, Stout and Morrison.
- This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 65 and 73.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 5:11AM CDT until October 3 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

* WHAT...Minor 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 Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some
residential evacuations may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:39AM CDT until October 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd, or from Keigley
Branch near 170th Street to Ioway Creek.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located
at 600 Arrasmith Trl.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:39AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.(2/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:39AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here. (1/2)

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 2 at 12:22AM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way affecting Story County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way, or from the Story-Boone
County line to the South Skunk River.

* WHEN...This morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.4 feet, Water affects lowlands around S 4th St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet and is nearing its
crest.
- Forecast...The river is currently near a crest of 10.5 feet. It
will then fall below flood stage later this morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:36PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd, or from Keigley
Branch near 170th Street to Ioway Creek.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.6 feet, Water is out of its banks at River Valley
Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near minor flood stage
through Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:38PM CDT until October 4 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Polk and
Warren Counties.

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

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

North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North Raccoon River near Perry, or from the Greene-Dallas
County line to the South Raccoon River.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the wastewater treatment
facility as well as agricultural land in the Perry area. Near
Adel...water affects the fairgrounds and golf course. Northwest of
Adel...water affects Sportsman Club Rd and Midland Trl. At 16.5
feet, Water affects 125th Trl north of Dawson and west of Hwy P46.
Water may also affect portions of US 169 north of Adel near the
fairgrounds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.5 feet early Saturday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:43PM CDT until October 2 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:01PM CDT until October 3 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy
County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Iowa 58 as well as Fletcher
Ave and Ridgeway Ave at US 63 in Waterloo. Water also affects
Watters Rd. Some residential evacuations may be needed. At 16.0
feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some residential
evacuations may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 02/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:07PM CDT until October 2 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Story and Polk
Counties.

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

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames US 30, or from Ioway Creek to
the Polk-Jasper County line.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water affects the Shady Grove Trailer Park
located at 1006 S Dayton Ave as well as the railroad just northeast
of Cambridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.3 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:07PM CDT until October 3 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:03PM CDT until October 2 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:13PM CDT until October 4 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Polk and Dallas
Counties.

North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North Raccoon River near Perry, or from the Greene-Dallas
County line to the South Raccoon River.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the wastewater treatment
facility as well as agricultural land in the Perry area. Near
Adel...water affects the fairgrounds and golf course. Northwest of
Adel...water affects Sportsman Club Rd and Midland Trl. At 17.0
feet, Water approaches the bottom of the US 169 bridge on the north
side of Adel and affects agricultural land northeast of Adel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 16.8 feet early Saturday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:34PM CDT until October 4 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren
and Polk Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the
Center Street dam to Runnells.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes
Amphitheater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 25.7 feet Saturday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:31PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

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

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk
Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Story and Polk
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd, or from Keigley
Branch near 170th Street to Ioway Creek.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located
at 600 Arrasmith Trl.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.0 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:31AM CDT until October 4 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...

Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North Raccoon River near Perry, or from the Greene-Dallas
County line to the South Raccoon River.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water approaches the bottom of the US 169
bridge on the north side of Adel and affects agricultural land
northeast of Adel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 16.8 feet early Saturday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:58AM CDT until October 5 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren
and Polk Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the
Center Street dam to Runnells.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes
Amphitheater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.5 feet early Saturday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:35AM CDT until October 2 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Story and Polk
Counties.

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames US 30, or from Ioway Creek to
the Polk-Jasper County line.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water affects the Shady Grove Trailer Park
located at 1006 S Dayton Ave as well as the railroad just northeast
of Cambridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 23.1 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 21.5 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:41AM CDT until October 2 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...Grundy County in central Iowa...
Northern Tama County in central Iowa...
Southeastern Butler County in north central Iowa...
Black Hawk County in northeastern Iowa...

* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and numerous roads remain closed due to
flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1040 AM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 4
inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Grundy Center, Evansdale, Hudson,
Reinbeck, Dike, Elk Run Heights, Uni-Dome And McLeod Center,
Waterloo Municipal Airport, Crossroads Mall, Washburn, Dunkerton,
Raymond, Wellsburg, New Hartford, Holland, Stout and Morrison.
- This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 65 and 73.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:35AM CDT until October 4 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County
Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.

* WHEN...From late Friday night to late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of
town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the
northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning to a crest of 18.4 feet early Saturday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:40AM CDT until October 5 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

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

Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk
Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:17 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 15.9 feet Saturday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:42AM CDT until October 1 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

The heavy rain has ended; however, the Flash Flood Warning has been
replaced with an Areal Flood Warning and flooding impacts remain
ongoing.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT Friday for portions
of central, northeast, south central, southeast, southwest, and west
central Iowa.

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Alerts from NWS Des Moines IA (UNOFFICIAL) @dmx.nws-bot.us · 01/10/2026

🚨 Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:52AM CDT until October 3 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy
County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo.

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

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some
residential evacuations may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 15.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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