POLK, IA; Story, IA — ...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties.
Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way affecting Story County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...The South Skunk River near Ames US 30, or from Ioway Creek to the Polk-Jasper County line.
* WHEN...From early this morning to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet,
Flooding in Polk, IA; Story, IA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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