Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way
Story County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18.5 ft
Water reaches the perimeter fence at Furman Aquatic Center located at 1635 13th St.
- 17.3 ft
Water affects Stange Rd north of Ioway Creek as well as the Meadow Lane trailer park.
- 17.1 ft
Water affects the Iowa State Lied Recreation Center.
- 16.4 ft
Water affects the Maple...Willow and Larch dormitories on the Iowa State University campus.
- 15.8 ft
Water affects Lincoln Way and University Ave. Water also reaches the top of the curb in front the Target store located at 320 S Duff Ave.
- 15.5 ft
Water affects Lincoln Way west of the bridge over Ioway Creek.
- 15.1 ft
Water affects the Scheman Building and Hilton Coliseum. S Duff Ave is closed between Ioway Creek and S 3rd St.
- 14.5 ft
Water reaches the CyRide building located at the northeast corner of 1700 University Blvd.
- 14.4 ft
Water affects S Duff Ave. Water also affects the Timbercreek Apartments located at 610 Ioway Creek Dr.
- 13.8 ft
Water affects the Tall Timber Apartments located at 644 Ioway Creek Dr.
- 13.5 ft
Water affects 6th St near Brookside Park.
- 13.3 ft
Water affects the road at 6th St through the railroad underpass in the Brookside Park area.
- 13.2 ft
Water affects the parking lots of apartments along S 5th St.
- 13 ft
Water affects the S 4th St bridge.
- 12 ft
Water affects the parking lots of apartments along Stonehaven Dr and threatens the Veenker Golf Course Shed.
- 10.4 ft
Water affects lowlands around S 4th St.
- 9.7 ft
Water affects W 190th St where it crosses Ioway Creek...west of the intersection with 510th St...or 2 1/2 miles southwest of Gilbert.
- 9 ft
Water primarily affects low-lying areas near the stream.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1993 | 18.54 ft | 24,300 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 18.13 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 15.97 ft | 12,500 cfs |
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