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Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at

Affecting Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA

In effect until: Oct 5, 2026, 4:45 AM

Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 4:45 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 at Colfax affecting Marion, Polk and Jasper
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County
Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of
town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the
northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at

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