Sgt. Paul Parizek emphasizes the importance of taking into account flash flood warnings at a press conference at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center. The Monks Register
While emergency authorities were waiting for a storm in Des Moines on Saturday, his force took people by surprise, according to a press conference Sunday. [19659009] "It is difficult to predict how this water will increase and how fast it will happen," said Sgt. Paul Parizek, spokesperson for the Des Moines police. "The speed and duration of this rain took us by surprise."
For the near future, heavy rain has ended in central Iowa, according to Kelsey Angle, a weather forecaster at the National Weather Service in Des Moines. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain fell quickly in the Des Moines metro on Saturday, contributing to "catastrophic flooding," Angle said.
Walnut Creek at 63rd Street recorded the highest peak on just over 19 feet. ] CLOSE
Take a look from above as water drains down the banks of Walnut Creek in Windsor Heights. Rodney White and Michael Zamora, The Register
The Saylorville Lake reservoir is expected to peak about 888 feet next weekend – a depth that is above the lip of the concrete emergency spillway , according to the US Army Corps of Engineers on Sunday. On Sunday, 20,500 cubic feet of feet sank.
"We do not anticipate an outflow out of Saylorville," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.
Much of the Des Moines area has 6 to 7 inches of rain in less than three hours Saturday, and the sudden flood has resulted in a death, rescues people trapped in their vehicles, evacuations of apartments and a house explosion in Urbandale.
At least 100 people have been displaced. American Red Cross.
According to the Army Corps of Engineers, the Saylorville Lake Reservoir is located at 878.39 feet on Sunday at 9 am It has increased more than 2 feet in the last 24 hours. Saylorville Lake reached 866.6 feet above sea level Tuesday afternoon, an increase of more than 15 feet in just five days.
The top of the dam weir is 884 feet; this figure can be increased to 890 feet with the use of pneumatic peaks.
When used, the pneumatic inflatable portal crest the water of the lake spillway and allows the engineers to continue channeling it through the main gates of the dam. Autoplay
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Saylorville Lake reached a high historical level on July 11, 1993, when it reached a peak of 892 feet above sea level. On June 12, 2008, the lake level rose to 891 feet above sea level.
The most damaged areas of the Des Moines area are along Fourmile Creek and Walnut Creek. Mumm, Polk County Emergency Management Manager
The worst flood damage occurs along Fourmile Creek, from East Douglas Avenue to Pleasant Hill, to the east. meet the Des Moines River. The damage is along Walnut Creek through Urbandale, Clive, Windsor Heights and Des Moines.
Walnut Creek was flooded to record levels during the Saturday flood. A little east of Clive, the stream at 63rd Street in Des Moines set a record when it reached 11:45 pm. at 19.08 feet. The previous peak was 18.7 in 2015.
"We saw really historic ridges on both streams," said Mumm.
Flower Drive in Des Moines appears to be safe Sunday morning, but residents of the east side of the city should be cautious near the Fourmile Creek area, where many buildings were evacuated Sunday due to flooding records, said Chad Christensen, flood systems engineer from Des Moines. flooded the house:
The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Des Moines show the ridge of Raccoon River at 16.5 feet near Fleur Drive – right on the edge of the water that comes on the road. If no additional rain reaches the subway, the road will not have to close, said Christensen.
Public Works is focusing its attention along the Fourmile Creek area, which has been hit by 6 to 10 inches of rain. Drivers are advised to stay out of the way.
Road damage was reported along Second Avenue, where water was peeled and moved asphalt. Birdland Drive and Prospect Road are also closed
The city has closed the barrier which is part of the Birdland Lift in front of Saylor Road as a precaution
Crews monitor and repair the damage since 8 pm Saturday, Christensen has reported to the registry
A report from Polk County Emergency Management outlines the dangers that occurred during the night and remain Sunday morning:
Des Moines Road Closures:
Fourmile Creek Area:
Hubbell Avenue
Euclid Avenue
Easton Boulevard
Williams Drive
42nd Street East, North of Easton Blvd.
Seaway by Highway # Birds, 1 9659041]] Prospect Road
Birdland Drive George Flagg
SW 30th
Search and Rescue: Emergency authorities across the subway have conducted several boat rescues, particularly from
Clive, Elkhart, Jo Hamilton, Grimes, Pleasant Hill and Urbandale.
Des Moines reported two structural collapses. Evacuations took place at Pleasant Hill Mobile Home Park at Pleasant Hill and at Parkside East Apartments in Des Moines
Transportation: Several roads are closed on the subway. Drivers will also find abandoned and flooded vehicles on the roads across the subway on Sunday. Some towing companies report waiting three days to empty all vehicles
The upper deck of 63rd Street and the main avenue were closed
Several regional transportation routes in Des Moines are temporarily diverted due to flooding . The routes will return to normal as the roads reopen throughout the day. Expect delays and call 283-8100 with questions
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Fourmile Creek on the east side of Des Moines reached a record 17.47 feet Sunday morning, July 1, 2018, after heavy rain during the night. Wochit
Shelters: Residents affected by the floods may seek refuge in Urbandale Fire Resorts, West Des Moines, Elkhart and Clive
Tenants at Parkside East Flats at 3560 East Douglas Avenue. were evacuated and were transferred to a nearby apartment complex
Hospitals / Medical Care: Residents of the UnityPoint Taylor House Hospice at 3401 E. Douglas Ave. were evacuated due to flooding at Fourmile Creek.
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A cell phone video provided by Mychael Thomas shows the floodwaters filling the Hy-Vee alleys at 3330 Martin Luther King Street Jr Pkwy in Des Moines. Mychael Thomas, Special to the Register
Sandbags: Sandbags and sand are provided to residents of Bondurant.
Power outages: MidAmerican reports 1,181 homes and businesses without electricity as of 7:30 am Sunday. While the breakdowns are spread over the subway, they are mostly concentrated around Des Moines
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