severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA
Issued Oct 1, 8:07 PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA · in effect until Oct 4, 3:00 AM CDT
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:07PM CDT until October 4 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Story and Polk Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk 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 Saturday morning to late Saturday night. * 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 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning to a crest of 18.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.