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Iowa traffic: Pooling water, heavy rain leads to crashes, road closures

Iowa traffic: Pooling water, heavy rain leads to crashes, road closures
MORE OF THE RAIN CHANCE MAINLY THROUGH THE MORNING. NOT SO MUCH FOR THE AFTERNOON. WE’RE SEEING THE REPERCUSSIONS OF THAT RAIN OUT ON YOUR ROADS. WITH A MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BEING REPORTED ALONG I-35 NEAR HUXLEY. RIGHT NOW. YOU CAN’T SEE IT VERY WELL FROM THIS CAMERA, BUT THIS CAMERA IS GOING TO SHOW YOU THAT BACKUP THAT YOU’RE SEEING. IF YOU’RE HEADING NORTHBOUND, YOU’RE RUNNING INTO THIS. WE’RE GETTING DOWN TO ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC, AND THAT’S CAUSING ABOUT A 15 MINUTE DELAY. AND IF YOU’RE IN DES MOINES, WE HAVE A LOT OF ROAD CL
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Updated: 11:43 AM CDT Jun 25, 2025
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Iowa traffic: Pooling water, heavy rain leads to crashes, road closures
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Updated: 11:43 AM CDT Jun 25, 2025
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Update: The city of Des Moines announced trail closures due to localized flooding Wednesday morning.The following trails are closed Wednesday, according to the city:Walnut Creek Trail: Closed from Center Street to the Grand Avenue Bridge Bill Riley Trail: Closed from the Walnut Creek Connector to Water Works ParkAround 7 a.m., the Iowa Department of Transportation reported a multi-vehicle crash on I-35 near Huxley. The northbound left lane is blocked by stalled and emergency vehicles and is creating a delay for commuters heading north. Drivers are backed up for about two miles and should expect a delay.Des Moines police announced around 7:10 a.m. several roadways are temporarily closed due to flooding:1900 blk E. Euclid Ave3200 blk Dean Ave1900 blk E. University Ave3300 blk MLK, Jr Parkway6100 blk Army Post RoadUpdate: An earlier crash reported along I-235 in Windsor Heights has cleared.Heavy rain is pooling on roads and highways across Central Iowa, with flooding reported in Des Moines and Dallas County. At MLK and Welbeck Road, vehicles are getting stuck in standing water. Drivers are advised to avoid roads with flooding and find alternate routes. WATCH: Flash flooding hits Des Moines streetsWednesday Des Moines Mobile Radar Locations1800 block Fleur Drive2800 block Southwest Ninth Street1000 block Southeast 14th Street » Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

Update: The city of Des Moines announced trail closures due to localized flooding Wednesday morning.

The following trails are closed Wednesday, according to the city:

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  • Walnut Creek Trail: Closed from Center Street to the Grand Avenue Bridge
  • Bill Riley Trail: Closed from the Walnut Creek Connector to Water Works Park

Around 7 a.m., the Iowa Department of Transportation reported a multi-vehicle crash on I-35 near Huxley. The northbound left lane is blocked by stalled and emergency vehicles and is creating a delay for commuters heading north. Drivers are backed up for about two miles and should expect a delay.

Des Moines police announced around 7:10 a.m. several roadways are temporarily closed due to flooding:

  • 1900 blk E. Euclid Ave
  • 3200 blk Dean Ave
  • 1900 blk E. University Ave
  • 3300 blk MLK, Jr Parkway
  • 6100 blk Army Post Road

Update: An earlier crash reported along I-235 in Windsor Heights has cleared.

Heavy rain is pooling on roads and highways across Central Iowa, with flooding reported in Des Moines and Dallas County. At MLK and Welbeck Road, vehicles are getting stuck in standing water. Drivers are advised to avoid roads with flooding and find alternate routes.

WATCH: Flash flooding hits Des Moines streets

Wednesday Des Moines Mobile Radar Locations

  • 1800 block Fleur Drive
  • 2800 block Southwest Ninth Street
  • 1000 block Southeast 14th Street

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