City of Ames: Be Ready to Move Valuables to Higher Ground

From a media release:

The City of Ames is working with the National Weather Service (NWS) to monitor local stream flow predictions and prepare for any low-level flooding. More rain is forecast, and any more precipitation could cause significant flooding.

The City is modeling river crest levels for both the Skunk River and Squaw Creek. Based on data received from several monitoring sites, models are predicting both Squaw Creek and Skunk River could reach or exceed flood stage. These are predictions, and flooding is always a risk during times of significant rainfall. Residents should be prepared to quickly move valuables, including vehicles, to higher ground. If water levels threaten nearby electric metering equipment or transformers, the result could be a temporary disconnection of electricity.

The most up-to-date information is available through the City of Ames website at www.cityofames.org. Three links off the home page will take you to the National Weather Service monitoring for up-to-date information on the status of gauges along the Skunk River and Squaw Creek. Another tool is going directly to the Iowa Flood Information System at http://ifis.iowafloodcenter.org/ifis/en/. The City of Ames hotline may provide additional information at 515.239.5200.

Residents should monitor local media for updates and listen to weather radios. This is an evolving weather situation, and additional rainfall is forecast tonight and through the week.