Flood Watch

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...

South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon.

* 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 5:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.