The Ames Police Department stated over social media that there was a water main break on the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue. 

According to the Facebook and Twitter pages, Wilson Avenue, as well as Clark Avenue and the alley between the two roads, are currently flooding. 

Major water main issues. Please avoid area between grand and Mary Greeley south of 13th pic.twitter.com/SPrJvgrfM5

— Ames Police (@AmesPolice) February 15, 2016

Police say utility crews are currently working to fix the problem.

Wilson Avenue has been closed between 13th and 9th streets, according to Ames Police. 

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