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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:22PM CDT until September 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
The National Weather Service in Des Moines, IA issued a Flood Watch effective Sep 18 1:22 PM CDT through Sep 19 1:00 PM CDT for the Des Moines area, indicating conditions are favorable for flooding during that period.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 4/10
- Global importance
- 7/10
- Impact magnitude
- 5/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 8/10
Why it matters
A Flood Watch signals elevated risk of flooding that can threaten property, disrupt travel, and pose safety hazards. Residents and travelers in the Des Moines area should monitor forecasts, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and be prepared to take protective actions if conditions worsen.