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Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:31PM CDT until October 2 at

Affecting Polk, IA; Story, IA

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 7:45 AM

Polk, IA; Story, IA

Confirmed across 2 counties in 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 US 30, or from Ioway Creek to
the Polk-Jasper County line.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water affects the Shady Grove Trailer Park
located at 1006 S Dayton Ave as well as the railroad just northeast
of Cambridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.4 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 21.5 feet.

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