Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:39AM CDT until October 2 at
Affecting Story, IA
In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Story, IA
Confirmed in Story, IA; expires 6:00 PM.
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 US 30 affecting Story and Polk Counties. Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way affecting Story County. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Warren, Polk and Marion Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Polk 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...Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way, or from the Story-Boone County line to the South Skunk River. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.4 feet, Water affects lowlands around S 4th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 2.4 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™