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RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH SKUNK RIVER

South Skunk River near Ames Hwy E18

Story County, Iowa

Water level2.87 ft

Flow514 cfs

Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)

Action13 ft

The past week

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