Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28

The past week

What floods at each level

• 46.2 ft

  This is the top of the West Des Moines levee.

• 43 ft

  This is the top of the Des Moines levee at Iowa 28 and 63rd St.

• 42 ft

  Water is over I-35.

• 41.3 ft

  Water is at the shoulder of the southbound I-35 exit to Iowa 5.

• 41 ft

  The levee is closed at Jordan Creek and Iowa 28.

• 40.5 ft

  Water affects Grand Ave near Raccoon River Regional Park.

• 40 ft

  Iowa 28 is closed north of the river. Water affects the berm on the west side of Raccoon River Park...affecting the park and surrounding area.

• 39.6 ft

  Water affects the rangers residence at Walnut Woods State Park.

• 39 ft

  Water affects businesses...Commerce Dr and Raccoon River Dr from S 88th St to Grand Ave.

• 38.6 ft

  Water affects several buildings in West Des Moines in Walnut Woods State Park.

• 38 ft

  Water affects primary roads in several locations.

• 36 ft

  Water affects Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park.

• 35.5 ft

  Water affects Walnut Woods Dr as well as Walnut Woods State Park.

• 30 ft

  The City of West Des Moines operates the levee system including pumps.

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