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River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:13 PM Sep. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35, or from Little Walnut Creek to the North Walnut Creek. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Swanson Blvd is closed from Harbach Blvd west to NW 94th St due to storm sewer backup. The intersection of 93rd St and Lincoln St is closed also due to storm sewer backup. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:58 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 9.1 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 2:00 PM Sep. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Light to moderate rain will fall this morning becoming a bit less common this afternoon. However, heavy rainfall is forecast to move back into the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday, especially over far southern Iowa. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. &&
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