Major Flood
16.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.8 ft
Water affects E 13th St with closure likely.
14.6 ft
Water affects Sargent Metal located at 650 Arrasmith Trl.
14.1 ft
Water affects residences along Freel Dr south of Lincoln Way.
14 ft
Water affects E 13th St between Meadow Lane and the bridge over the South Skunk River.
13.9 ft
Water affects Westech Engineering located at 600 Arrasmith Trl.
10.6 ft
Water is out of its banks at River Valley Park.
9.9 ft
Water affects low-lying fields.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1996 | 20.89 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Aug 15, 1993 | 19.23 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 19.04 ft | 14,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AMEI4
River
South Skunk River
County
Story, IA
Coordinates
42.0666°N, 93.6202°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd?
The South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05470000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Skunk River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Story County, Iowa at coordinates 42.0666°N, 93.6202°W. USGS site number: 05470000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Downstream: South Skunk River at Ames E 13th St--IFC
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey