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River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:59 AM Jul. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...The South Skunk River near Ames US 30, or from Ioway Creek to the Polk-Jasper County line. * WHEN...Until late this morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water affects S 16th St. Water also affects the sports complex along the river south of US 30. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 12.3 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 21.5 feet. &&
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