severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Story, IA
Issued Oct 1, 10:36 PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA · in effect until Oct 2, 7:00 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 10:36PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... 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 10.6 feet, Water is out of its banks at River Valley Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near minor flood stage through Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.