North Des Moines Evacuation Area

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Downtown Des Moines - Water Rising

“Water in downtown Des Moines has risen quite a bit since my last trip. Bridges are just above water. Levees are getting wet. It’s going to be close.”

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Des Moines - Polk County Interim Jail Evacuated

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East Village Businesses Closing

ZZZ Records Closed

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Downtown Des Moines Evacuation

“Des Moines officials have recommended that residents and businesses evacuate the downtown area, as well as some other areas in the 500-year flood plain, by 6 p.m. today.

Rising river levels prompted the recommendation. The Des Moines River is expected to crest downtown even earlier than had been thought, as early as 8 p.m. tonight.

In a special news conference held shortly after an 11 a.m. meeting, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie announced the call for voluntary evacuation of the 500-year flood plain.”

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