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, 8:45 PM
Story, IA
Likely impact in Story, IA; effects through 8:45 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Water affects Westech Engineering located at 600 Arrasmith Trl. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™