Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:35AM CDT until October 2 at
Affecting Story, IA
In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 3:45 AM
Story, IA
Likely impact in Story, IA; effects through 3:45 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...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 W Riverside Rd, or from Keigley Branch near 170th Street to Ioway Creek. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located at 600 Arrasmith Trl. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 13.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™