Flash Flood Warning — Hardin County, Iowa
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 10:33AM CDT until August 12 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
FFWDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Hardin County in central Iowa... * Until 445 PM CDT Wednesday. * At 1033 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Iowa Falls, Eldora, Hubbard, Alden, Radcliffe, Union, Steamboat Rock, New Providence, Whitten, Buckeye, Garden City, Owasa, Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, Eldora Municipal Airport, Pine Lake State Park and Drake Airport.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Des Moines IA
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET
Last Checked
3 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Hardin County, Iowa?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Hardin County?
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