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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 4 at

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

In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 4:15 AM

Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in 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 forecast.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.

* 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 Friday the stage was 16.0 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.4 feet Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 4 at

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