severe · expected · likely
Flood Warning
Story, IA
Issued Oct 2, 12:22 AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA · in effect until Oct 2, 10:00 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 2 at 12:22AM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way affecting Story County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way, or from the Story-Boone County line to the South Skunk River. * WHEN...This morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.4 feet, Water affects lowlands around S 4th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet and is nearing its crest. - Forecast...The river is currently near a crest of 10.5 feet. It will then fall below flood stage later this morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.