Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 3 at
Affecting Story, IA
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 4:15 AM
Story, IA
Confirmed in Story, IA; expires 4:15 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk, Warren and Marion Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located at 600 Arrasmith Trl. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.6 feet and slowing rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™