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Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at

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

In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 5:00 AM

Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA

Confirmed across 3 counties in IA; expires 5:00 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...

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

* 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 late tonight to Monday morning.

* 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 Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.4 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at

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