Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 3 at
Affecting Polk, IA; Story, IA
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 4:15 AM
Polk, IA; Story, IA
Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 4:15 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...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 US 30, or from Ioway Creek to the Polk-Jasper County line. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.3 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 21.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™