Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:31PM CDT until October 2 at
Affecting Story, IA
In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 7:45 AM
Story, IA
Confirmed in Story, IA; expires 7:45 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Story and Polk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd, or from Keigley Branch near 170th Street to Ioway Creek. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located at 600 Arrasmith Trl. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.0 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™