Jasper County, Iowa, Monday, October 5, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Polk and Jasper 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...Until late tonight. * 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 Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this 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 4 at 3:30AM CDT until October 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Warren, Polk and Marion Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * 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 this morning to late tonight. * 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 2:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 18.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this 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 3 at 9:05PM CDT until October 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues 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, Polk and Warren 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 Sunday morning to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Storm sewers are closed. Water affects nearby agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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 3 at 10:33AM CDT until October 5 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion 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 tonight to Monday 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 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 4:06AM CDT until October 5 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marshalltown affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Warren, Polk and Marion Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * 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 tonight to late Sunday 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 2:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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 2 at 10:21PM CDT until October 5 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Polk and Marion Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. 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. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * 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 Saturday night to late Sunday 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 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning to a crest of 18.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday 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 2 at 11:03AM CDT until October 4 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd affecting Story County. South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... 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. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * 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 Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening. * 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 Friday the stage was 16.0 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.4 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - 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.