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Warren County, Iowa, Monday, October 5, 2026
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Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:40AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00PM 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 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.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 3, 10:40 AM CDT · expires Oct 4, 12:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:06AM CDT until October 4 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”
...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...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 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 3:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.2 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow 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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 3, 4:06 AM CDT · expires Oct 3, 4:15 PM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:21PM CDT until October 4 at 8:30PM 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 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...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...From this evening 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 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early 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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 10:21 PM CDT · expires Oct 3, 10:30 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 11:03 AM CDT · expires Oct 2, 11:15 PM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 3:39 AM CDT · expires Oct 2, 3:45 PM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 8:38 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 8:45 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 2:34 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 2:45 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 10:58 AM CDT · expires Oct 1, 11:00 PM CDT · Issuer
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