severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA
Issued Oct 1, 8:38 PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA · in effect until Oct 5, 4:00 AM CDT
What to do
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.
Official text
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.