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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Jasper and Polk Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.
When: From late Friday night to late Saturday night.
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 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet, and rising. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 18.4 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.