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River Flood Warning
Issued: 12:07 PM Sep. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 6:58 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 12:07 PM Sep. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd St, or from 1 1/3 miles upstream of North Walnut Creek to the Raccoon River. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, N Valley Dr is closed. Water affects Hoak Rd between Center St as well as the levee affecting several businesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:46 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 14.9 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 12:07 PM Sep. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:47 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. &&
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