Heavy rain causes localized flooding on Des Moines metro roads

DES MOINES, Iowa — Heavy rain showers overnight caused some localized flooding impacting metro roads Tuesday morning.

US 6, E. Euclid Avenue, was blocked in both directions between US 69 and I-235 in Des Moines for almost two hours due to flooding. The roadway was reopened at 6:56 a.m. according to the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Travel delays are expected during the morning commute due to wet roads, and Polk County Emergency Management is reminding drivers to turn around and don’t drown—never drive through flooded streets…

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