Flood Warning issued August 16 at 10:54AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Polk and Warren Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...The North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water is over Iowa 28 immediately south of Norwalk and threatens several rural gravel roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10 AM CDT Sunday the stage was near 22 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 22 feet today. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

What to do: 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. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Issued by NWS Des Moines IA; in effect until Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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