Warren County, Iowa, Friday, October 2, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 4 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...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 W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. ...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. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * 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 late tonight to 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 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.7 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:39AM CDT until October 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...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 Story and Polk Counties. Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way affecting Story County. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Warren, Polk and Marion Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Polk and Marion Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * 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 this afternoon to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 25.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:38PM CDT until October 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...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...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the Center Street dam to Runnells. * WHEN...From Friday morning to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St. Water affects portions of other bike trails. At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 25.8 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:34PM CDT until October 4 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:58AM CDT until October 5 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:23AM CDT until October 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Polk and Warren Counties. Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From this evening to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water is over Iowa 28 immediately south of Norwalk and threatens several rural gravel roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 22.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:23AM CDT until October 2 at 9:31AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Polk and Warren Counties. Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Middle River near Indianola, or from Clanton Creek near Spring Hill to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water reaches the south shoulder of Hwy G24 and affects numerous county gravel roads in the area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.0 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 24.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:13AM CDT until October 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties. 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. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Polk and Dallas Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * 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 late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St. Water affects portions of other bike trails. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 24.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning 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, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South River near Ackworth, or from Otter Creek near Milo to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.6 feet, Water is over Iowa 92 between mile markers 137.5 and 139. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon before falling below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning 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, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * 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 Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 25.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning 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, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Secondary road closures occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 2 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches or exceeds the flood of record. * WHERE...Middle River near Indianola, or from Clanton Creek near Spring Hill to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Water approaches the underside of the US 65/69 overpass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.