Jasper County, Iowa, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:31PM CDT until October 4 at 5:30AM 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. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Story and Polk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...From late Friday night to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 18.4 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:35AM CDT until October 4 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...From late Friday night to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 18.4 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:13AM CDT until October 4 at 2:12AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk, Warren and Marion Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Polk and Dallas Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 19.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 4 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 19.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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.