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Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:35AM CDT until October 2 at

Affecting Polk, IA; Story, IA

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 3:45 AM

Polk, IA; Story, IA

Likely impact across 2 counties in IA; effects through 3:45 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

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

South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Skunk River near Ames US 30, or from Ioway Creek to
the Polk-Jasper County line.

* WHEN...Until Friday 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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 23.1 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 21.5 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:35AM CDT until October 2 at

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