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SevereFloodingends in 15 h

Flood Warning · Marion, Polk, Warren

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:05PM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Des Moines IASource →
SevereFloodingends in 35 h

Flood Warning · Polk

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:05PM CDT until October 5 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Des Moines IASource →
SevereFloodingends in 28 h

Flood Warning · Jasper, Marion, Polk

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:05PM CDT until October 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Des Moines IASource →
SevereFloodingends in 14 h

Flood Warning · Black Hawk

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:05PM CDT until October 4 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Des Moines IASource →
SevereFloodingends 2026-10-11

Flood Warning · Clinton, Scott

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends 2026-10-08

Flood Warning · Louisa, Muscatine

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 8 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends in 29 h

Flood Warning · Keokuk

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 5 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends in 22 h

Flood Warning · Des Moines, Henry, Lee

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 4 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends in 12 h

Flood Warning · Johnson, Louisa, Washington

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 4 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends 2026-10-10

Flood Warning · Benton, Iowa

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 9 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends in 15 h

Flood Warning · Johnson, Washington

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends 2026-10-08

Flood Warning · Louisa

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 8 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends 2026-10-08

Flood Warning · Louisa

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 8 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Quad Cities IA ILSource →
SevereFloodingends 2026-10-06

Flood Warning · Poweshiek, Tama

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

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.

MissionSandbag, check a drain, or clear a storm grate near youBlocked street drains are the top cause of nuisance street flooding. One cleared grate protects a block. · on IowaChallenge.com
NWS Des Moines IASource →

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