NWS Des Moines IAFA.A 0015October 1, 2026
Flood Watch: Humboldt, Wright, Franklin and 40 more, IA
The National Weather Service office in Des Moines issued a flood watch for Humboldt, Wright, Franklin and 40 more in Iowa, in force until 1:00 a.m. local time on October 2. It was the 15th areal flood watch the NWS office in Des Moines issued in 2026. Iowa had 8 flood watches in October 2026, against 4 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Iowa's flood watchs by year).
Watch
In force for 23.6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Des Moines IA
- Area
- Humboldt, Wright, Franklin and 40 more
- State
- Iowa
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 1:24 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KDMX FA.A 0015
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rain is ongoing over much of Iowa and is expected to continue through the morning. Soils are already saturated, with more rainfall on the way. Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches in a southwest to northeast oriented band across central Iowa, with locally higher amounts likely. Another push of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected across southern and southeastern Iowa through mid- day today. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Poor drainage and low lying areas may experience ponding. Significant rises are expected or ongoing on many rivers and streams, which may exceed flood stage. Some larger river basins of most concern include the South Skunk River basin from Ames downstream, the Des Moines River basin Des Moines downstream, the Raccoon River downstream of U.S. Hwy 30, as well as the North, Middle, South, Nishnabotna, Grand and Chariton River basins.
What the agency told people to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.