First published 9/19/2026, 10:18:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 10:18:15 AM

Flood Watch issued September 19 by NWS Des Moines (IA)

The National Weather Service Des Moines (IA) issued a Flood Watch on September 19 at 5:14 AM CDT, in effect until September 19 at 1:00 PM CDT. The alert covers the NWS Des Moines service area (centered on Des Moines, Iowa) for potential flooding during the watch period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Flood Watch indicates conditions are favorable for flooding, which can disrupt travel, damage property, and pose safety risks to people in affected areas. Residents and travelers in the Des Moines, Iowa region should monitor updates and be prepared for localized flooding during the stated timeframe.

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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 5:14AM CDT until September 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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