Central Iowa Flooded by Historic Rain | Des Moines News

Central Iowa took a soaking Thursday night as torrential rain dumped over eight inches in some spots—with Alleman hitting a staggering 12.57 inches. Polk City and Ankeny also saw more than nine inches each, triggering flooding and road closures. While the downpour is easing by Friday morning, forecasters warn more storms could return later in the day. With ground already saturated, even light rain could cause new flooding. Residents in hardest-hit areas are cleaning up amid a sobering reminder of nature’s raw power. Stay tuned to local weather updates—rainfall can vary wildly just a few miles apart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e58f6b8d3487e326