Flash Flood Warning — Warren 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 September 9 at 1:49AM CDT until September 9 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
FFWDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Dallas County in central Iowa... Southern Polk County in central Iowa... Northern Madison County in south central Iowa... Northern Warren County in south central Iowa... Northern Adair County in southwestern Iowa... Northern Cass County in southwestern Iowa... Southern Audubon County in west central Iowa... Southern Guthrie County in west central Iowa... * Until 745 AM CDT. * At 149 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen, with locally higher amounts. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area through sunrise. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as othe
Effective September 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM ET · Expires September 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Des Moines IA
Expires
September 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Warren 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire September 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Warren County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Adair County, Cass County, Dallas County, Polk County, Audubon County, Guthrie County, Madison County.