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weather NWS severe Polk, IA September 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave. George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

Flooding in Polk, IA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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