Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 02:51

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 4:51AM CDT until July 4 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:51am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
...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 forecast. * WHERE...The Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way, or from the Story-Boone County line to the South Skunk River. * WHEN...From early this morning to late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.4 feet, Water affects lowlands around S 4th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to between 10.3 and 10.8 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Instruction: 
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.
Area Description: 
Story, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA