NWS Des Moines IAFA.A 0015October 1, 2026
Flood Watch: Webster, Hamilton, Hardin and 33 more, IA
The National Weather Service office in Des Moines issued a flood watch for Webster, Hamilton, Hardin and 33 more in Iowa, which was 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 10 flood watches in October 2026, against 4 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Iowa's flood watchs by year).
ExpiredWatch
In force for 15.3 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Des Moines IA
- Area
- Webster, Hamilton, Hardin and 33 more
- State
- Iowa
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 9:44 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... - Flooding is currently occurring in a few areas. Though rain has mostly come to an end, rivers may continue to rise throughout the day. 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. Of most concern include but are not limited to portions of the following river basins... South Skunk from Ames downstream, Des Moines from Des Moines downstream, Raccoon downstream of U.S. Hwy 30, as well as the Middle, South and Grand.
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.
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