Flood Warning: Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA

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Flood Warning — Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.