Flood Warning for Polk, IA; Warren, IA
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What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 22.0 feet, Water is over Iowa 28 immediately south of Norwalk and threatens several rural gravel roads. At 23.0 feet, Secondary road closures occur. Where: The North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River. When: Until...
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For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.
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...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Iowa... North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Polk and Warren Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...The North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water is over Iowa 28 immediately south of Norwalk and threatens several rural gravel roads. At 23.0 feet, Secondary road closures occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The latest stage was near 22 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 22 feet today. Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 10:54AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Des Moines IA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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