Flash Floods Hit Des Moines Hard | Des Moines News

Flash flooding hit Des Moines’ north side early Friday as torrential rain—up to ten inches in spots like Polk City—swollen creeks and flooded roads disrupted daily life across multiple counties. With over three inches falling in Ames and Fort Dodge and Des Moines seeing more than three and a half inches, the storm wasn’t a quick shower but relentless rain that kept coming. More rain is expected late Friday into Saturday, raising flood risks further. Residents in affected areas should stay alert as the situation could worsen. 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/b57dfc54fffcc086