POLK, IA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.
Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties.
Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd St affecting Polk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works Park.
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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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