South Skunk River below Ioway Creek near Ames, IA
Is South Skunk River below Ioway Creek near Ames, IA flooding right now?
South Skunk River below Ioway Creek near Ames, IA measured 10.83 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 21.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.83 ft
Streamflow
234 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21.5 ft, with major flooding at 24.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.72 ft on Wed, Aug 11, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21.5 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.5 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24.5 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.72 ft | 2010-08-11 |
| 25.57 ft | 1975-06-27 |
| 25.53 ft | 1993-07-09 |
| 25.4 ft | 1990-06-17 |
| 25.13 ft | 1996-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ioway Creek at Ames, IA | 2.0 mi | Story County |
| Walnut Creek near Kelley, IA | 4.0 mi | Story County |
| South Skunk River near Ames, IA | 4.2 mi | Story County |
| Walnut Creek Tributary near Kelley, IA | 4.3 mi | Story County |
| Walnut Creek at Kelley, IA | 4.3 mi | Story County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.