Skunk River Floods Threaten Colfax | Des Moines News

Floodwaters surge along the South Skunk River and its tributaries, swallowing streets, gas stations, and critical infrastructure in Colfax and surrounding towns as water levels climb past 18 feet—well above normal. With projections of a 19.7-foot crest by Monday and potential for higher levels if more storms hit, residents brace for possible evacuations, especially near the levee west of town. Ames also faces flooding along Ioway Creek. Despite the rising danger, officials are pumping water downstream, and the levee still holds a slim buffer—offering cautious hope as communities weather the storm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b6481887092f714