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Flood Warning Issued for Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr

The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding from late Thursday night to Saturday morning.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterUpdated Sep 9, 2026, 8:23 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a for the Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, affecting the area from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. The takes effect at 2:42 a.m. CDT Thursday, Sept. 10, and remains in effect until 11:54 p.m. CDT Thursday, Sept. 10, according to the National Weather Service. At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave, and George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St, the Weather Service said. The Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." For the latest stream observations and forecasts, refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 9, 2026, 6:18 a.m. ET

    Flood Warning Extended Through Saturday Morning for Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr

    The National Weather Service in Des Moines has extended a flood warning for the Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. The warning now runs from 2:42 a.m. Thursday, September 10, through 7:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, longer than originally issued. The warning was updated at 4:59 a.m. Wednesday, September 9.

    Minor flooding is forecast. At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave, and George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St.

    The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." For the latest stream observations and forecasts, refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

  2. Sep 9, 2026, 6:12 a.m. ET

    Flood Warning Issued for Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr

    The National Weather Service Des Moines IA issued a flood warning on September 9, 2026, for the Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. The warning is in effect from 2:42 a.m. CDT on September 10 until 7:00 a.m. CDT on September 12. Minor flooding is forecast.

    At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave, and George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St. The National Weather Service advises, "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." For the latest stream observations and forecasts, refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

  3. Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Warning Issued for Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr

    The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Flood Warning for the Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River, effective from late Thursday night (September 10) through Saturday morning (September 12). The warning was issued at 4:59 a.m. on September 9.

    Minor flooding is forecast. At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave, and George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St.

    The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." For the latest stream observations and forecasts, refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

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Revision history

  1. Version 29 Sept 2026, 12:23current

    Corrected the warning end time to 11:54 p.m. CDT Thursday, Sept. 10, per the official record.

  2. Version 19 Sept 2026, 10:18current

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  3. Version 19 Sept 2026, 10:08

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