Flood Watch
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Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
⏳ In force until Wed 4 Nov, 15:30 📍 Polk (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From Thursday…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
EventFlood Watch
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaPolk
Issuing authorityNWS Des Moines IA
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-03T10:27:00-06:00
Effective2026-11-03T10:27:00-06:00
Onset2026-11-05T16:00:00-06:00
Expires2026-11-04T06:30:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
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.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0b175b9642b4e28adf632b47962c4d3a5dfbb40e.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- ...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
- Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties.
- Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.
- * WHAT...Flooding is possible.
- * WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River.
- * WHEN...From Thursday…
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