Flood Warning — Des Moines County, Iowa
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 15 at 9:15AM CDT until August 17 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening to 15.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 7.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It will rise to 8.0 feet Friday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Effective August 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Des Moines County, Iowa?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Des Moines County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Henry County.