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Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:06AM CDT until October 3 at

Affecting Polk, IA; Story, IA

In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 7:00 PM

Polk, IA; Story, IA

Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 7:00 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...

Iowa River at Marshalltown affecting Marshall County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story
Counties.

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion
Counties.

Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Warren, 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...South Skunk River near Ames US 30, or from Ioway Creek to
the Polk-Jasper County line.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* 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 3:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
morning and continue falling to 12.4 feet Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 21.5 feet.

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