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Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:59AM CDT until October 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

7.0
41.5517°N, 93.7083°W·US-IA
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NWS flood alerts data as of
Event Details
Typeflood
Severity7.0
Statusactive
Location41.5517°N, 93.7083°W (IA)
Started2026-10-02T05:50:00+00:00
Last Updated2026-09-30T19:40:54.451+00:00
Sourcenoaa_ahps
Source URLapi.weather.gov
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones
Catastrophic Impact Zone
Flash flooding or major flood stage. Immediate danger to life and property.
NWS polygon

Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.

Impact Analysis

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Historical Comparison
2018 POLK County, IOWA Flood78% match

Flood in IOWA, 7km from current event, $2M in recorded damage

POLK County, IOWADamage: $2.0M
2008 POLK County, IOWA Flash Flood76% match

Flash Flood in IOWA, 10km from current event, $7M in recorded damage

POLK County, IOWADamage: $7.0M
2018 POLK County, IOWA Flood76% match

Flood in IOWA, 13km from current event, $2M in recorded damage

POLK County, IOWADamage: $2.0M

Historical comparison based on peril type, geography, and severity. Past events do not predict future outcomes.

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