📢 UPDATE: Curbside collection has expanded west to E 25th St. See updated map below! Curbside collection of storm debris began today and will continue with daily passes until Wednesday, August 6—any debris placed after that will not qualify for free curbside collection.

Update: George Flagg Parkway has reopened from its flooding closure. The closure at George Flagg and Fleur Drive remains in place for work on the new floodgate system at that location.

📢 SCRUB events on Sat. 8/16: For large trash items like old furniture , appliances & more, visit the Transfer Station at 4198 Delaware Ave! For excess yard waste, take advantage of easy drop-off at our Compost Center at 1601 Harriet St! Learn more: DSM.city/SCRUB

Multiple rounds of storms are expected Saturday. Severe weather is expected at times, especially overnight Saturday into Sunday. Repeated rounds of rain are also expected his weekend and into early next week. Remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings! #iawx

Rain is expected to continue off & on throughout the day. Drive safe! Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 35 mph. To stay safe on in rain or on wet roads, 🔹Reduce your speed. 🔹Leave yourself extra braking space. 🔹Windshield wipers on, headlights on #DriveSafe

Stay weather aware, DSM! We will always update you with any flood closures at DSM.city/FloodAlert

Storms will develop late this evening and continue overnight into Sunday AM. Initial storms late this evening may be severe with damaging wind gusts the primary hazard. Heavy rainfall is also forecast throughout the night and could lead to flash flooding. #iawx

Patchy fog is lingering around the state. As you travel into work or are heading for a great day at the Iowa State Fair, drive safely!

It's heating up in #Iowa again. Remember, the temperature in your car rises very quickly. ☀️ 🚘 🥵 It's NEVER safe to leave children, pets, disabled adults or elderly loved ones alone in parked vehicles. Ready.iowa.gov/heat #ReadyIA #heat

Heavy rainfall 🌧️ is possible in Iowa. Heavy rain can cause flash #flooding on urban streets & cause local rivers/streams to rise. 📲 Be alert if you live in flood prone areas 🚫 Never drive through flooded roadways 🌛 Use extra caution at night Ready.iowa.gov/floods #ReadyIA

🌳 Reserve discounted trees (just $10 each!)from our friends at Trees Forever, just in time for fall planting season! Visit TreesForever.org/Adopt to reserve reduced-cost, high-quality trees for your home. Help expand the urban forest in Des Moines, starting in your own yard!

It's late August, but not too late to enjoy our Tree of the Month: Northern Catalpa! This video features the largest publicly-owned catalpa in Iowa, in the SW part of Woodland Cemetery. You can find catalpas all over DSM with our online tree inventory: DSM.city/TreeID 🌳

Are you a DSM teen who enjoys the outdoors and wants a fun, unique and rewarding fall gig? Growing Futures is a professional development program for local youth offered by our friends at Trees Forever! Learn more at TreesForever.org/GrowingFutures 🌳

Shagbark Hickory—can you guess how it gets its name? Watch this video with our Summer Forestry Intern, Define, to learn more! Seek out Shagbark Hickories near you with our online tree inventory! Just visit DSM.city/TreeID 🌳

Are you ready, Iowa? The best time to #prepare & protect your home from Iowa’s tough #winter season is now. 🌨️ ✅ Cold weather, ice, & snow can do real damage. Consider these maintenance items to help you protect your property. Ready.iowa.gov/winter-weather #ReadyIA

Enter the 2025 Fall Tree Photo Contest, now through October 31, for a chance to plant a new tree in Des Moines! Rules and submission form can be found at DSM.city/FallTreePhotoC…. Happy (leaf) hunting, DSM! 🍂

Remember, burning leaves within Des Moines city limits is NEVER allowed, but would be especially dangerous with current conditions. Learn how to properly dispose of leaves, sticks and more at DSM.city/YardWaste 🍂

Rain is predicted to continue off/on through the day, with potential for Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 35 mph. To stay safe in rain or on wet roads, 🔹Reduce your speed. 🔹Leave yourself extra braking space. 🔹Wipers on, headlights on. #DriveSafe

Is your vehicle ready for #winter? Have you packed your winter #emergency car #kit yet? 🥶 ❄️ 🎒 If not, here is your reminder! Before Jack Frost starts nipping at your windshield, it’s time to winterize your ride. Ready.iowa.gov/winter-weather #ReadyIA

Clear skies and light winds have resulted in temperatures trending lower tonight. Lows will be near to below freezing for much of the state. Cover sensitive plants that you'd like to save! #iawx