RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH SKUNK RIVER
South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Rd
Story County, Iowa
Water level4.57 ft
Flow492 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12.5 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood16.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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