South Skunk River near Ames US 30
Critical Stages
19' - Action
21.5' - Flood
23.5' - Moderate
24.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:00 AM CST 12/9/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 10.18 ft
Flow: 0.114 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 8:45 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 8:30 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 8:15 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 8:00 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 7:45 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 7:30 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 7:15 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 7:00 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 6:45 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 6:30 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 6:15 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 6:00 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 5:45 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 5:30 AM 12/9 | 10.17 | 0.113 |
| 5:15 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 5:00 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 4:45 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 4:30 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 4:15 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 4:00 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 3:45 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 3:30 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 3:15 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 3:00 AM 12/9 | 10.19 | 0.116 |
| 2:45 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 2:30 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 2:15 AM 12/9 | 10.18 | 0.114 |
| 2:00 AM 12/9 | 10.19 | 0.116 |
| 1:45 AM 12/9 | 10.19 | 0.116 |
26.3' -
Water impacts I-35 south of US 30.
26' -
Water affects the US 30 bridge over the South Skunk River. Widespread flooding also occurs along Dayton Ave.
25.5' -
Widespread flooding of US 30 occurs.
25' -
Water affects I-35 south of US 30...US 30 between Dayton Ave and Duff Ave...as well as hotels and industries along Dayton Ave.
24' -
Water affects US 30 between Dayton Ave and Duff Ave. Basements also flood in Cambridge. Hotels on SE 16th St have water in their parking lots. Water may also affect SE 16th St.
23' -
Water affects the Shady Grove Trailer Park located at 1006 S Dayton Ave as well as the railroad just northeast of Cambridge.
21' -
Water affects S 16th St. Water also affects the sports complex along the river south of US 30.
20.5' -
Water affects gravel roads just upstream from US 30 as well as agricultural land from Ames downstream to northeast Polk County.
20' -
Water affects agricultural land from Ames to Cambridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2010 | 26.72 |
| Jun 27, 1975 | 25.57 |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 25.53 |
| Jun 17, 1990 | 25.4 |
| Jun 17, 1996 | 25.13 |
| May 30, 2008 | 24.7 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 23.98 |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 23.79 |
| Mar 19, 1979 | 23.68 |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 23.2 |
| Mar 30, 1960 | 23.2 |
| Jun 23, 1974 | 23.19 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 23.09 |
| May 19, 1944 | 23 |
| Dec 15, 2015 | 22.84 |
| Jul 4, 1958 | 22.82 |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 22.81 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 22.77 |
| Feb 20, 1971 | 22.67 |
| Apr 6, 1965 | 22.59 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
