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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Mar 18, 2009, 7:11 AM CDT for Clay County, Minnesota. It was in force for 37 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2009, 7:11 AM CDT (12:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 24, 2009, 6:53 AM CDT
- In force
- 37 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Clay County, MN
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth (DILM5). The gauge peaked at 25.86 ft at Mar 25, 2009, 9:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 26 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05062000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000 WGUS43 KFGF 181211 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 711 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY .RECENT TEMPERATURE WARM UP HAS PRODUCED SOME RUNOFF INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM IN THE BUFFALO BASIN. THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE EXTENDED PERIOD. THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN IS EXPECTED TO STEADILY INCREASE TO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY. A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT WITH MORE DETAILED FLOODING INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - PERSONS IN THE WARNED AREA NEED TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. IF NECESSARY...MOVE TO A HIGHER AND SAFER LOCATION. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. MNC027-181511- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0001.090323T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.1.ER.090323T0600Z.090323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 711 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ MNC027-181511- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0002.090318T1211Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.1.ER.090318T0440Z.090324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 711 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ KAISER
80 follow-up statements
000 WGUS83 KFGF 181218 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 718 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY .RECENT TEMPERATURE WARM UP HAS PRODUCED SOME RUNOFF INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM IN THE BUFFALO BASIN. THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE EXTENDED PERIOD. THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN IS EXPECTED TO STEADILY INCREASE TO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. MNC027-200018- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.090323T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.1.ER.090323T0600Z.090323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 718 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.VERY MINOR FLOODING. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.6 11.7 11.9 11.9 12.0 12.1 12.3 $$ MNC027-200018- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.1.ER.090318T0440Z.090324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 718 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.8 FEET, ROAD WEST OF GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.2 14.1 14.9 15.4 15.6 15.7 15.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 181918 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 218 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY .RECENT TEMPERATURE WARM UP HAS PRODUCED SOME RUNOFF INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM IN THE BUFFALO BASIN. THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN IS ALSO EXPECTED TO REMAIN JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7 AM THURSDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-200718- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.090318T1905Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 218 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...REMAIN JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS...ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. VERY MINOR FLOODING. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.5 12.7 12.8 $$ MNC027-200718- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.1.SM.090318T0440Z.090324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 218 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...REMAIN JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS...ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.8 FEET, ROAD WEST OF GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.4 14.1 14.9 15.4 15.6 15.7 15.9 $$ TG
000 WGUS43 KFGF 182108 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS...ND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY .CURRENT SNOWMELT OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS WILL CAUSE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO RISE OVER FLOOD STAGE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. TEMPERATURES WILL WARM WELL ABOVE FREEZING FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE LIKELY NEXT WEEK AFTER A SIGNIFICANT STORM MOVES INTO THE AREA PRODUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT WITH MORE DETAILED FLOODING INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - PERSONS IN THE WARNED AREA NEED TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. IF NECESSARY...MOVE TO A HIGHER AND SAFER LOCATION. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-190008- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. $$ MNC027-190008- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ MNC027-NDC017-190008- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0003.090319T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1200Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. $$ MNC107-190008- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0004.090318T2346Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.SM.090318T2346Z.090321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. $$ MNC107-190008- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090319T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.2.SM.090319T1724Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 31.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. $$ MNC119-190008- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T1800Z-090323T1200Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T1800Z.090321T0600Z.090323T0000Z.NO/ 408 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.3 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING. $$ DK/G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 182203 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN...RICHLAND AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .RECENT SNOWMELT OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS WILL CAUSE THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON TO RISE OVER FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT. TEMPERATURES WILL WARM WELL ABOVE FREEZING FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK AFTER A SIGNIFICANT STORM MOVES INTO THE AREA PRODUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THURSDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC017-077-201003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.090319T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.090319T0000Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT WAHPETON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 4 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...9.8 FT. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FT. MODERATE...12.0 FT. MAJOR...14.0 FT. * FORECAST...EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 10.0 FT THIS EVENING THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 15 FT BY WEDNESDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.0 11.8 12.2 12.7 13.6 14.6 15.0 $$ MNC027-201003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 4 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...13.2 FT. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FT. MODERATE...15.0 FT. MAJOR...19.0 FT. * FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 15 FT TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 13.7 13.8 13.9 14.0 14.3 15.1 16.1 $$ MNC027-201003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 3 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...13.1 FT. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FT. MODERATE...20.0 FT. MAJOR...26.0 FT. * FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 21 FT TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.3 17.5 18.6 19.2 19.9 21.2 22.1 $$ MNC027-NDC017-201003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.090319T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1200Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 2 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...6.7 FT. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...7.0 FT. MODERATE...9.0 FT. MAJOR...11.0 FT. * FORECAST...EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 7.0 FT TOMORROW MORNING THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 10 FT TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.1 7.3 7.7 8.2 9.0 9.6 9.8 $$ MNC107-201003- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.090318T2346Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090318T2346Z.090321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 12 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...7.2 FT. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FT. MODERATE...12.0 FT. MAJOR...14.0 FT. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE 9.0 FT LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 10 FT THIS EVENING THEN FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 11.5 FT FRIDAY EVENING THEN FLUCTUATE AROUND 11 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.9 11.4 11.5 11.5 11.4 11.1 10.8 $$ MNC107-201003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090319T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.1.SM.090319T1724Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 4 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...11.6 FT. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...20.0 FT. MODERATE...28.0 FT. MAJOR...32.0 FT. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE 18.0 FT TOMORROW MORNING THEN EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 20.0 FT TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 28 FT TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 20.2 24.2 24.7 24.9 26.0 27.8 29.2 $$ MNC119-201003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T1800Z-090323T1200Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T1800Z.090321T0600Z.090323T0000Z.NO/ 503 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON * UNTIL 7 PM SUNDAY MARCH 22 * AT 4 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 THE STAGE WAS...12.8 FT. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FT. MODERATE...23.0 FT. MAJOR...25.0 FT. * FORECAST...EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FT FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 15 FT EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 15 FT SUNDAY EVENING THEN FLUCTUATE AROUND 15 FT THRU TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/19 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.0 15.0 15.3 15.1 14.8 14.8 15.8 $$ DK/G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191441 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 941 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY .RECENT SNOWMELT OVER THE LAST COUPLE DAYS HAS BROUGHT THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND TO REMAIN AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT WEEK. ON THE BUFFALO RIVER...DILWORTH AND HAWLEY WILL RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. OVERLAND FLOODING MAY AFFECT SOME ROADS ACROSS CLAY COUNTY. TEMPERATURES WILL WARM WELL ABOVE FREEZING FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK AFTER A SIGNIFICANT STORM MOVES INTO THE AREA PRODUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-210241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 15.3 15.3 15.5 16.3 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC027-210241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.3 18.5 19.4 20.2 21.7 22.5 23.5 $$ MNC027-210240- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090321T1200Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 7.0 7.8 8.7 9.4 9.8 9.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191729 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY .RECENT SNOWMELT OVER THE LAST COUPLE DAYS HAS BROUGHT THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND TO REMAIN AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT WEEK. ON THE BUFFALO RIVER...DILWORTH AND HAWLEY WILL RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. ON THE WILD RICE RIVER... TWIN VALLEY WILL REMAIN MOSTLY AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE AND HENDRUM WILL RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. ON THE RED LAKE RIVER...CROOKSTON WILL RISE TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE. OVERLAND FLOODING MAY AFFECT SOME ROADS ACROSS CLAY AND WILKIN COUNTIES. TEMPERATURES WILL WARM WELL ABOVE FREEZING FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK AFTER A SIGNIFICANT STORM MOVES INTO THE AREA PRODUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-210529- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN RISE NEAR 17.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 15.2 15.1 15.7 16.5 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC027-210529- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.3 18.7 19.5 20.4 22.0 23.4 24.3 $$ MNC027-210529- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090321T1200Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 7.0 7.9 9.0 9.7 10.4 10.5 $$ MNC107-210529- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.0 $$ MNC107-210529- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090320T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.1.SM.090320T1724Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 27.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 19.1 21.7 23.5 24.9 26.1 27.6 29.0 $$ MNC119-210528- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T0300Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1229 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.4 15.6 15.3 14.9 15.2 17.5 19.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191946 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7AM CDT FRI MAR 20. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH >>> ENTER LENGTH OF QPF FCST HERE <<<. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-210746- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST OF 15 TO 18 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.5 11.9 12.3 13.2 14.2 15.5 16.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 31.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST 37 TO 40 FEET MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER FARGO 17.5 19.1 21.4 24.8 28.1 30.8 33.2 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 16 TO 18 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 15.2 15.1 15.7 16.5 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. * PRELIMINARY CREST 24 TO 26 FEET MARCH 26 TO MARCH 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.3 18.7 19.5 20.4 22.0 23.4 24.3 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090321T1200Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. * CRESTS 9 TO 11 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 7.0 7.9 9.0 9.7 10.4 10.5 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CRESTS 11 TO 13 FEET MARCH 26 TO 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.0 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090320T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.2.SM.090320T1724Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 30 TO 32 FEET MARCH 28 TO 31 ST. CREST BACKWATER AFFECTED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 19.1 21.7 23.5 24.9 26.1 27.6 29.0 $$ MNC119-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T0300Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. * PRELIMINARY CREST 20 TO 23 FEET MARCH 27 TO 29. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.4 15.6 15.3 14.9 15.2 17.5 19.3 $$
908 WGUS83 KFGF 192040 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7AM CDT FRI MAR 20. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7AM FRIDAY MARCH 20. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-210746- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST OF 15 TO 18 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.5 11.9 12.3 13.2 14.2 15.5 16.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 31.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST 37 TO 40 FEET MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER FARGO 17.5 19.1 21.4 24.8 28.1 30.8 33.2 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 16 TO 18 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 15.2 15.1 15.7 16.5 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. * PRELIMINARY CREST 24 TO 26 FEET MARCH 26 TO MARCH 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.3 18.7 19.5 20.4 22.0 23.4 24.3 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090321T1200Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. * CRESTS 9 TO 11 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 7.0 7.9 9.0 9.7 10.4 10.5 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CRESTS 11 TO 13 FEET MARCH 26 TO 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.0 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090320T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.2.SM.090320T1724Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 30 TO 32 FEET MARCH 28 TO 31 ST. CREST BACKWATER AFFECTED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 19.1 21.7 23.5 24.9 26.1 27.6 29.0 $$ MNC119-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T0300Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. * PRELIMINARY CREST 20 TO 23 FEET MARCH 27 TO 29. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.4 15.6 15.3 14.9 15.2 17.5 19.3 $$ ...CORRECTED TO ADD PRECIPITATION COMMENT... EWENS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201728 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 5 DAYS. NOTE THIS PRECIPITATION IS BEYOND THE NORMAL 24 HOUR FORECAST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.0 12.2 12.8 14.4 16.2 17.0 17.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-220528- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090321T0730Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0730Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER FARGO 18.3 20.2 23.3 29.2 33.3 35.5 37.2 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING TO AROUND 16 FT THEN RISE TO AROUND 18 FT BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.7 16.1 16.7 17.7 18.0 17.6 16.9 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.5 21.7 22.4 23.1 24.2 25.2 25.5 $$ MNC119-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090324T1000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15 FEET. * FORECAST...A SLOW FALL THEN RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.5 13.1 13.3 15.2 18.2 20.9 22.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201744 AAA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT..AMENDED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 ..AMENDED TO ADD CREST RANGES... ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 5 DAYS. NOTE THIS PRECIPITATION IS BEYOND THE NORMAL 24 HOUR FORECAST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 15 TO 18 FT FROM MARCH 25-27 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.0 12.2 12.8 14.4 16.2 17.0 17.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-220528- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090321T0730Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0730Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 37 TO 40 FT FROM MARCH 28-APRIL 4 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER FARGO 18.3 20.2 23.3 29.2 33.3 35.5 37.2 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING TO AROUND 16 FT THEN RISE TO AROUND 18 FT BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 17 TO 19 FT FROM MARCH 24-27 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.7 16.1 16.7 17.7 18.0 17.6 16.9 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 24 TO 26 FT FROM MARCH 26-29 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.5 21.7 22.4 23.1 24.2 25.2 25.5 $$ MNC119-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090324T1000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15 FEET. * FORECAST...A SLOW FALL THEN RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 21 TO 25 FT FROM MARCH 26-29. ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.5 13.1 13.3 15.2 18.2 20.9 22.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 210341 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES .SPRING SNOWMELT IS RAISING RIVER LEVELS FOR THE MAINSTEM AND TRIBUTARY STREAMS OF THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 15 TO 18 FT FROM MARCH 24-27 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.9 13.2 13.4 15.3 16.7 17.0 16.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-221541- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090321T0321Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.6 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 37 TO 40 FT FROM MARCH 28-APRIL 1 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER FARGO 19.9 22.1 25.6 31.5 34.6 36.4 37.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1036Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.2.ER.090323T1036Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37.4 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 38 TO 41 FT FROM MARCH 29-APRIL 2 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER HALSTAD 19.2 23.7 28.7 32.5 35.3 36.9 37.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.090323T1047Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.ER.090323T1047Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 44.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 44.9 FEET, WATER ON EAST GRAND FORKS APPROACH TO THE POINT BRIDGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 46 TO 50 FT FROM MARCH 30-APRIL 4 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 24.8 27.1 29.1 33.6 38.4 42.4 44.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.2.ER.090323T1800Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 34.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 35 TO 38 FT FROM MARCH 30-APRIL 5 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER OSLO 21.9 24.3 26.4 28.1 30.1 32.7 34.3 $$ MNC027-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 24 TO 26 FT FROM MARCH 26-29 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 22.4 23.4 23.7 24.1 24.9 25.4 25.4 $$ MNC107-221540- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0011.090324T0336Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.2.SM.090324T0336Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY * FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 20 TO 23 FT FROM MARCH 26-APRIL 1 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 10.5 11.8 13.7 15.9 18.3 20.4 21.3 $$ MNC119-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090326T0045Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.2.ER.090326T0045Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX * FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 25.1 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 30 TO 36 FT FROM MARCH 29-APRIL 3 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 10.5 12.0 13.6 17.0 19.9 22.9 25.1 $$ MNC119-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.2.SM.090323T1800Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 21 TO 25 FT FROM MARCH 26-29 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.9 14.3 15.4 17.4 19.8 21.6 23.0 $$ MNC069-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.090323T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T0600Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 797.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 809.0 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 808 TO 810 FT FROM MARCH 26-30 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 798.2 801.3 803.6 805.8 807.5 808.7 809.0 $$ NDC017-077-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090324T2337Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.ER.090324T2337Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 17 TO 22 FT FROM MARCH 25-29 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 6.0 7.6 10.6 16.1 19.9 21.0 21.0 $$ MNC089-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.090325T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.1.ER.090325T0600Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 101.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 107.9 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 106 TO 109 FT FROM MARCH 26-28 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 102.0 102.5 103.6 105.5 107.3 107.9 107.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 211657 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY. TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY. SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. .SNOW MELT RUNOFF HAS BEGUN IN THE RIVER BASINS OVER NORTHWEST MINNESOTA...AND WILL BE AGGRAVATED BY MODERATE TO POTENTIALLY HEAVY RAIN SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. THE TIMING OF THE INDIVIDUAL RIVER CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE AND THAW CYCLES. THUS...THE CREST TIMING MAY CHANGE IN FUTURE FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES EXPECTED PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT FIVE DAYS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-230457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.SM.090321T0535Z.090326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 14.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 12 TO 14 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 25TH AND 29TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.1 10.4 11.5 12.5 13.0 12.9 12.6 $$ MNC107-230457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 32.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 31 TO 34 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 27TH AND APRIL 1ST. THE CREST WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER...IN ADDITION TO FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. THUS...THE TIMING MAY CHANGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 21.0 23.2 27.2 29.7 31.4 32.1 32.5 $$ MNC027-230456- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 19.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 17 TO 19 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 24TH AND 27TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.1 16.7 17.6 18.0 17.6 16.9 16.3 $$ MNC027-230456- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 26.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 24 TO 26 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 26TH AND 29TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 23.3 23.8 24.5 25.3 25.5 25.4 25.3 $$ MNC027-230456- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 11.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 10 TO 11.5 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 24TH AND 27TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.3 9.6 10.2 10.7 10.8 10.8 10.8 $$ MNC107-230456- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0011.090323T2024Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.2.SM.090323T2024Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 23.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 20 TO 23 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 26TH AND APRIL 1ST. THE CREST WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER...IN ADDITION TO FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. THUS...THE TIMING MAY CHANGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 11.4 13.3 15.7 18.1 20.1 21.2 21.8 $$ MNC119-230456- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090326T0723Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.2.ER.090326T0723Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 27.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 26.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 75 NORTH OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 30 TO 36 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 29TH AND APRIL 3RD. THE CREST WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER...IN ADDITION TO FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. THUS...THE TIMING MAY CHANGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 9.1 10.2 12.4 16.0 21.0 25.0 27.3 $$ MNC119-230456- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.2.SM.090321T1645Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.8 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 24.0 FEET...FLOOD PRONE NEIGHBORHOODS BEGIN TO EVACUATE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 21 TO 25 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 26TH AND 29TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.1 15.2 16.8 19.7 22.8 23.7 23.8 $$ MNC069-230456- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0016.090322T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090322T0600Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 797.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 808.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 809.0 FEET...CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS. LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 808 TO 810 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 26TH AND 30TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.2 803.1 805.2 807.2 808.4 808.9 808.9 $$ MNC089-230456- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.090325T0711Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.1.ER.090325T0711Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1157 AM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 102.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 107.9 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 108.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 106 TO 109 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 26TH AND 29TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 102.9 103.2 104.5 106.4 107.7 107.9 107.7 $$
000 WGUS43 KFGF 221748 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY ...OBSERVED FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MINOR SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY ...OBSERVED FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO NONFLOOD SEVERITY AND INCREASED IN DURATION FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MAJOR SEVERITY AND INCREASED IN DURATION FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... ...FORECAST FLOODING HAS INCREASED IN DURATION FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES .SEVERAL FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE DEGREE OF RIVER FLOODING OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE NORTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY AND DEVILS LAKE BASIN WILL BE MELTING SNOW AS TEMPERATURES WARM THIS AFTERNOON AND MONDAY...THESE AREAS WILL RECEIVE ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. OTHER AREAS HAVE MELTED MOST SNOW...BUT SIMILAR AMOUNTS OF PROJECTED RAINFALL FALLING ON AT LEAST PARTIALLY FROZEN GROUND WILL CREATE LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF. THIS FORECAST UPGRADES SOME LOCATIONS TO MAJOR FLOOD STATUS AND INCLUDES NEW FLOOD WARNINGS FOR POINTS THAT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED FLOOD FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES PRECIPITATION ANTICIPATED FOR 72 HOURS ENDING WEDNESDAY MORNING. A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT WITH MORE DETAILED FLOODING INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - PERSONS IN THE WARNED AREA NEED TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. IF NECESSARY...MOVE TO A HIGHER AND SAFER LOCATION. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-222048- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.7 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE IS BETWEEN 25 AND 27 FEET. $$ MNC027-222048- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO RECORD SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.3 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 10.5 AND 11.5 FEET. $$ NDC017-222048- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0021.090324T0936Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090324T0936Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 874.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * PROJECT HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 891 AND 892.5 FEET. $$ NDC017-077-222048- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090324T0620Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090324T0620Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO RECORD SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * BREAKOUT FLOODING IS LIKELY TO OCCUR UPSTREAM OF THE KINDRED GAGE SITE. $$ NDC073-222048- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0022.090323T1816Z-090327T2015Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T1816Z.090324T1800Z.090327T0815Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * STAGE HEIGHTS WILL LARGELY DEPEND ON WARM TEMPS AND RAINFALL MELTING OFF MOST OF THE EXISTING SNOWPACK OVER THE NEXT 3 TO 4 DAYS. $$ NDC017-222048- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0023.090324T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090324T1200Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 22 TO 24 FEET INCLUDES THE EFFECT OF BACKWATER. $$ MNC027-222047- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 18 AND 19 FEET. $$ MNC107-222047- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0011.090323T0900Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0900Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 24.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 23 AND 25 FEET INCLUDES BACKWATER IMPACT. $$ MNC119-222047- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090324T1814Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090324T1814Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37.7 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 33 AND 37.5 FEET INCLUDES BACKWATER IMPACT. $$ MNC119-222047- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 23 AND 26 FEET. $$ MNC113-222047- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0024.090324T2136Z-090328T0300Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090324T2136Z.090326T0600Z.090327T1500Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 12.5 AND 13.5 FEET. $$ MNC089-222047- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.090324T0925Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.3.RS.090324T0925Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 104.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 110.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 108 AND 110 FEET. $$ MNC135-222047- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0025.090324T0138Z-090328T0200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090324T0138Z.090325T0600Z.090327T1400Z.NO/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * FROM MONDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.2 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 17 AND 19 FEET. $$ NDC099-222047- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0026.090325T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090325T0000Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET. $$ NDC097-222047- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0027.090324T1541Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T1541Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET. $$ NDC099-222047- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0028.090324T1030Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090324T1030Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * PROJECTED HIGH STAGE BETWEEN 8 AND 10 FEET. $$ NDC067-222047- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1617Z-090328T1200Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1617Z.090326T1200Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 1248 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING. $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 221902 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .SEVERAL FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE DEGREE OF RIVER FLOODING OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE NORTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY AND DEVILS LAKE BASIN WILL BE MELTING SNOW AS TEMPERATURES WARM THIS AFTERNOON AND MONDAY...THESE AREAS WILL RECEIVE ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. OTHER AREAS HAVE MELTED MOST SNOW...BUT SIMILAR AMOUNTS OF PROJECTED RAINFALL FALLING ON AT LEAST PARTIALLY FROZEN GROUND WILL CREATE LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF. TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW FREEZING BY TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY...WHICH WILL BRING THE RUNOFF PROCESS TO A TEMPORARY END. THIS FORECAST UPGRADES SOME LOCATIONS TO MAJOR FLOOD STATUS AND INCLUDES NEW FLOOD WARNINGS FOR POINTS THAT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED FLOOD FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES PRECIPITATION ANTICIPATED FOR 72 HOURS ENDING WEDNESDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-240702- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO LEVELS BETWEEN 25 AND 27 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 23.4 25.5 25.2 26.2 26.3 25.8 25.2 $$ MNC027-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10.5 AND 11.5 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.0 11.1 11.3 11.2 10.8 10.4 9.9 $$ NDC077-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 27 AND 29 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 16.1 23.2 27.2 28.7 29.0 28.8 28.0 $$ NDC017-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.090324T0936Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090324T0936Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 875.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 891 AND 892.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 878.1 884.8 890.0 891.5 891.9 892.3 892.3 $$ NDC017-077-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090324T0620Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090324T0620Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD LEVELS BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 8.1 19.3 22.2 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC073-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.090323T1816Z-090327T2015Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T1816Z.090324T1800Z.090327T0815Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 18 AND 21 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 11.5 19.4 19.4 18.1 14.5 14.3 14.1 $$ NDC017-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.090324T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090324T1200Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD LEVELS BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 14.6 18.0 19.9 22.4 22.9 23.0 23.0 $$ MNC167-NDC077-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. THIS FORECAST IS HIGHLY SENSITIVE TO THE AMOUNT OF RAIN REALIZED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER WAHPETON 16.4 18.5 18.4 18.1 17.8 17.0 15.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 39 AND 41 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER FARGO 25.5 33.7 37.3 39.3 40.0 40.0 40.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1800Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 39 AND 41 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER HALSTAD 24.4 30.2 34.3 37.2 39.0 39.7 40.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-240701- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.090322T2034Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.090322T2034Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 48.5 AND 52.5 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 29.9 33.8 39.1 43.8 47.0 49.1 50.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.090323T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.090323T0600Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 36 AND 39 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER OSLO 26.5 28.8 31.5 33.9 35.5 36.9 37.6 $$ MNC027-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18 AND 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.7 18.0 18.9 19.0 18.4 17.6 16.6 $$ MNC107-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.SM.090321T0535Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13 1ND 14 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.6 12.0 13.0 13.5 13.4 12.9 12.1 $$ MNC107-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 AND 34 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 23.8 29.4 32.8 33.4 33.3 33.1 32.7 $$ MNC107-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.090323T0900Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0900Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 22 AND 25 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.5 22.1 24.1 24.4 24.2 24.0 23.5 $$ MNC119-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090324T1814Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090324T1814Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 34 TO 38 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 11.1 17.5 25.8 30.8 34.7 37.1 37.6 $$ MNC119-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 23 AND 26 FEET BY FRIDAY. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. EMERGENCY SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 16.8 18.5 21.8 24.3 25.2 25.0 23.9 $$ MNC113-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.090324T2136Z-090328T0300Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090324T2136Z.090326T0600Z.090327T1500Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 12.5 AND 13.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 9.6 11.3 12.7 12.8 12.1 11.2 10.5 $$ MNC089-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.090324T0925Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.3.RS.090324T0925Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 104.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 108 AND 110 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...810.24 FEET...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 104.1 106.3 109.0 109.9 109.7 108.8 108.0 $$ MNC135-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0025.090324T0138Z-090328T0200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090324T0138Z.090325T0600Z.090327T1400Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * FROM MONDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 17 AND 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 11.2 18.7 19.1 17.6 16.1 14.9 13.7 $$ NDC017-073-240701- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.090324T0150Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.RS.090324T0150Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 5.7 11.7 14.6 14.9 13.6 12.3 11.0 $$ NDC017-240701- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.090323T1935Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.2.RS.090323T1935Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 901.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 909.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 903.5 907.7 909.4 909.5 909.4 908.9 908.4 $$ NDC099-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0026.090325T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090325T0000Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 8.4 10.8 13.2 15.3 15.3 13.7 12.3 $$ MNC069-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090322T2113Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 808 AND 810 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.4 805.5 807.6 809.0 809.7 809.9 809.7 $$ NDC097-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.090324T1541Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T1541Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 5.6 9.2 13.8 15.4 15.5 14.9 13.3 $$ NDC099-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0028.090324T1030Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090324T1030Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 8 AND 10 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 FOREST RIVER MINTO 4.0 6.2 8.1 8.9 8.9 8.4 7.6 $$ NDC067-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1617Z-090328T1200Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1617Z.090326T1200Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 6.6 11.8 17.5 19.0 18.6 16.7 13.6 $$ WJB/KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 231721 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN OVERNIGHT HAS CAUSED MANY AREA RIVERS TO RISE RAPIDLY. RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM ONE INCH TO TWO INCHES HAVE OCCURRED...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS IN THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER BASIN. ADDITIONAL RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP ONCE AGAIN MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING THROUGHOUT EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND WESTERN MINNESOTA AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY. TOTAL PRECIPITATION FROM A HALF TO 1 INCH ARE EXPECTED WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. THIS PRECIPITATION WILL QUICKLY RUN OFF DUE TO FROZEN GROUND AND ICE CLOGGED DITCHES AND CULVERTS. RAPID SNOW MELT AND DRAINAGE OF FIELDS WILL ALSO OCCUR...AND RAPID RIVER RISES IS LIKELY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 72 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-250521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAT. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26 FEET BY WEDNESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 25.3 25.8 26.1 26.1 25.9 25.7 25.1 $$ MNC027-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.0 11.4 11.3 10.9 10.5 10.2 9.8 $$ MNC107-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * THE FORECASTED CREST RANGES BETWEEN 13 TO 14 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 12.5 13.3 13.5 13.2 12.6 12.0 11.3 $$ NDC077-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27 TO 29 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 25.5 28.1 29.0 29.0 28.8 27.9 26.9 $$ NDC017-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.090323T1641Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1602Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 882.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 891 TO 892.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.2 891.2 892.0 892.1 892.2 892.2 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090323T2230Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090323T2230Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22 TO 23 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.3 $$ NDC073-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090330T0900Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2100Z.090325T0000Z.090329T2100Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 30...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 30...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18 TO 20 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.9 19.9 18.6 15.7 13.6 15.0 14.6 $$ NDC003-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0032.090323T1900Z-090325T1108Z/ /VCRN8.3.RS.090323T1900Z.090324T1200Z.090324T2308Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.5 TO 19.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.5 FEET, TOP OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES IN VALLEY CITY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.5 9.3 8.3 13.8 13.2 12.9 12.8 $$ NDC017-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.090323T1641Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22 TO 24 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.1 22.1 22.7 23.0 23.0 23.0 22.9 $$ NDC017-073-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T0430Z/ /ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0600Z.090329T1630Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 14.2 15.0 14.4 13.1 11.5 9.8 8.4 $$ MNC167-NDC077-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18 TO 19.5 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER WAHPETON 18.4 18.5 18.3 18.0 16.9 15.7 15.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 39 TO 41 FEET BY FRIDAY. * THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT HIGH LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER FARGO 31.9 36.4 38.4 39.5 40.0 40.0 40.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1800Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 39 TO 41 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER HALSTAD 30.0 34.3 37.2 38.9 39.8 40.3 40.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 48.5 AND 52.5 BY NEXT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 34.7 39.0 43.3 46.9 49.2 50.4 50.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37 TO 39 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER OSLO 30.4 32.6 34.5 35.8 36.9 37.5 37.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0031.090325T0400Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.2.ER.090325T0400Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 40 TO 41 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER DRAYTON 29.5 33.2 35.8 38.1 39.7 40.8 41.8 $$ MNC027-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 18.4 19.0 18.9 18.2 17.3 16.4 15.6 $$ MNC107-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23 TO 25 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 19.4 21.7 22.7 23.3 23.9 24.2 24.2 $$ MNC119-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090324T2010Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090324T2010Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 34 TO 37 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 18.6 22.8 26.9 30.6 33.9 36.2 37.1 $$ MNC119-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24 TO 26 FEET BY THURSDAY. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVERS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, TOP OF CITY PROTECTION BY LOCALLY CONSTRUCTED LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 19.4 22.1 24.7 25.5 25.0 24.0 22.6 $$ MNC113-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090328T1600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1800Z.090328T0400Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.5 TO 13.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.8 13.0 13.1 12.6 11.7 10.8 9.9 $$ MNC135-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.090323T1641Z-090328T0430Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1631Z.090324T1200Z.090327T1630Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * FROM THIS MORNING TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20 TO 21 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, TOP OF THE TEMPORARY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 20.6 20.1 18.3 16.3 14.6 13.1 12.3 $$ NDC099-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.090323T2100Z-090329T0600Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2100Z.090326T0000Z.090328T1800Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 TO 15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.1 14.3 14.4 13.7 12.4 11.1 10.4 $$ MNC089-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 107.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109 TO 110 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110.00 FEET...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.1 109.6 109.8 109.9 109.1 108.0 106.9 $$ MNC069-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T1200Z.090323T1501Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 808 TO 810 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.6 807.6 808.9 809.5 809.8 809.6 809.3 $$ NDC097-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0027.090324T0040Z-090330T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T0040Z.090326T0600Z.090329T1200Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM THIS EVENING TO SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14 TO 16 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 12.9 15.0 15.5 15.0 13.4 10.0 6.6 $$ NDC099-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.090323T2230Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090323T2230Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8 TO 10 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 FOREST RIVER MINTO 6.9 8.2 8.9 8.9 8.3 7.5 6.5 $$ NDC067-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1617Z-090328T1200Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1617Z.090326T1200Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 11.8 17.5 19.0 18.6 16.7 13.6 11.7 $$ G2/JK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 240331 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY. SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY. TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY. ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY. .RIVERS WILL CONTINUE RISING TONIGHT OVER NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA DUE TO SNOW MELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF. ONLY SLIGHT CHANGES ARE BEING MADE TO THE FORECASTS THIS EVENING...MAINLY TO ADJUST THE TIMING OF RISES. ICE REMAINS IN THE CHANNELS OF MANY RIVERS. THIS CAN LEAD TO ICE JAMS THAT CAUSE RAPID AND LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS. ICE JAMS MAY BE ESPECIALLY PRONE TO OCCUR ON THE RED LAKE RIVER FROM CROOKSTON UPSTREAM TO NEAR GENTILLY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-251531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 25.0 AND 27.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 26.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 25.9 26.2 26.2 26.0 25.7 25.4 24.8 $$ MNC027-251531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 11.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.1 11.5 11.1 10.7 10.3 9.9 9.6 $$ MNC107-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 14.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.3 12.4 11.4 10.3 $$ MNC107-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD OR NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 33.5 AND 35.0 FEET SUNDAY. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.1 32.8 33.8 34.2 34.4 34.5 34.3 $$ MNC027-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 19.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 18.7 19.0 18.5 17.7 16.9 16.0 15.3 $$ MNC107-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 23.0 AND 25.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 23.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 20.2 22.1 23.1 23.6 24.2 24.2 24.1 $$ MNC119-251530- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090325T0339Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T0339Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY EVENING...THEN CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 34.0 AND 37.0 FEET BY MONDAY...MARCH 30TH. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 18.6 24.8 28.7 32.3 35.2 36.7 37.1 $$ MNC119-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 24.0 AND 26.0 FEET BY THURSDAY. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 26.0 FEET...TOP OF CITY PROTECTION BY LOCALLY CONSTRUCTED LEVEE. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVERS. ONE SUCH JAM WAS REPORTED NEAR GENTILLY MINNESOTA LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 24.2 25.4 25.6 25.2 24.1 22.8 21.3 $$ MNC113-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090328T1600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T0000Z.090328T0400Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 12.5 AND 13.5 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 13.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.2 11.2 10.4 9.5 $$ MNC135-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090328T0600Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090324T1800Z.090327T1800Z.NO/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:44 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20.0 AND 21.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. THIS IS THE EXPECTED CREST FOR THIS EVENT. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 22.0 FEET...TOP OF THE TEMPORARY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 20.6 19.4 17.5 15.5 13.8 12.8 12.3 $$ MNC089-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 108.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 109.0 AND 110.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING BETWEEN HIGHWAY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.3 109.7 109.9 109.7 109.0 108.1 107.0 $$ MNC069-251530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 805.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 808.0 AND 810 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. THIS RANGE IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 810.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.6 808.8 809.5 809.7 809.8 809.5 808.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 241707 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER ABOVE WARREN DIVERSION @ MORKASSEL BRIDGE AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION FROM THIS PAST EVENT SHOULD BE IN THE RIVER SYSTEM AND THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS SHOULD BE DRY AND COLDER. THIS WILL TEND TO SLOW THE RUNOFF PROCESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-260507- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.3 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 26.1 26.3 26.2 25.9 25.4 24.8 24.0 $$ MNC027-260507- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 11 AND 11.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.4 11.3 10.8 10.3 9.9 9.6 9.4 $$ MNC107-260507- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090331T1000Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1800Z.090330T2200Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.8 13.8 13.4 12.6 11.6 10.5 9.4 $$ MNC107-260507- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 33.5 AND 35 FEET BY SATURDAY WITH BACKWATER INFLUENCES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.0 33.6 34.2 34.5 34.6 34.5 34.2 $$ MNC119-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING...WITH RAPID FLUCTUATIONS POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE JAMS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, TOP OF CITY PROTECTION BY LOCALLY CONSTRUCTED LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 26.4 26.4 26.3 25.3 24.1 22.5 20.8 $$ MNC113-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T0400Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T0600Z.090328T1600Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THIS COULD BE AFFECTED BY CHANNEL ICE THAT IS STILL IN PLACE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.6 13.5 12.9 12.2 11.3 10.4 9.7 $$ NDC077-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 28.3 29.0 29.0 29.0 28.6 27.9 26.7 $$ NDC017-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 888.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.8 891.9 892.2 892.3 892.3 892.2 892.2 $$ NDC017-077-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090324T1930Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * BREAKOUTS CURRENTLY OCCURRING UPSTREAM OF THE KINDRED GAGING SITE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 18.6 21.3 22.3 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC073-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090328T0320Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1800Z.090327T1520Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18 AND 20 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.9 17.9 15.5 12.4 10.6 8.9 8.7 $$ NDC003-252036- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-090325T2036Z/ /VCRN8.3.RS.090324T0726Z.090325T0000Z.090325T0836Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 13.7 9.2 8.0 7.3 6.7 13.2 13.0 $$ NDC017-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.8 22.6 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC017-073-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T2000Z/ /ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0800Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 14.0 14.9 13.9 12.3 10.7 9.3 8.5 $$ NDC017-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * BREAKOUTS MAY OCCUR BEFORE MAXIMUM STAGE CAN BE REACHED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.8 909.8 909.6 909.3 908.8 908.4 907.9 $$ MNC027-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 19.1 18.8 18.0 17.1 16.2 15.4 14.8 $$ MNC107-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 23 AND 25 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 22.1 22.9 23.6 23.8 24.0 23.9 23.6 $$ MNC119-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090325T0620Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T0620Z.090331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 21.7 26.2 29.9 33.2 35.7 36.8 37.1 $$ MNC135-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090328T1200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0600Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, TOP OF THE TEMPORARY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 20.3 18.8 17.0 15.0 13.7 12.5 11.9 $$ NDC099-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T1000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2149Z.090326T0600Z.090328T2200Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 13.5 AND 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 14.1 14.4 13.9 12.6 11.3 10.4 10.0 $$ MNC089-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109.9 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.7 109.8 109.8 109.3 108.6 107.9 107.2 $$ MNC069-260506- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.7 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.9 809.1 809.5 809.7 809.5 809.0 808.3 $$ NDC097-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090330T1305Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T1613Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0105Z.NR/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 14.9 15.5 15.3 14.4 12.3 8.2 5.8 $$ NDC099-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090331T1500Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090324T1652Z.090326T0000Z.090331T0300Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 8 AND 10 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 FOREST RIVER MINTO 8.8 9.0 8.9 8.2 7.4 6.5 5.7 $$ NDC067-260506- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1630Z-090328T0730Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1630Z.090326T1200Z.090327T1930Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 18 AND 20 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 17.4 19.0 18.4 16.3 13.7 11.7 10.5 $$ NDC019-067-260000- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0033.090325T1200Z-090326T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.NO/ 1207 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.0 9.7 7.8 6.6 5.9 5.5 5.2 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 241741 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION FROM THIS PAST EVENT SHOULD BE IN THE RIVER SYSTEM AND THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS SHOULD BE DRY AND COLDER. THIS WILL TEND TO SLOW THE RUNOFF PROCESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-260541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.3 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 26.1 26.3 26.2 25.9 25.4 24.8 24.0 $$ MNC027-260541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 11 AND 11.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.4 11.3 10.8 10.3 9.9 9.6 9.4 $$ MNC107-260541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090331T1000Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1800Z.090330T2200Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.8 13.8 13.4 12.6 11.6 10.5 9.4 $$ MNC107-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 33.5 AND 35 FEET BY SATURDAY WITH BACKWATER INFLUENCES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.0 33.6 34.2 34.5 34.6 34.5 34.2 $$ MNC119-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING...WITH RAPID FLUCTUATIONS POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE JAMS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, TOP OF CITY PROTECTION BY LOCALLY CONSTRUCTED LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 26.4 26.4 26.3 25.3 24.1 22.5 20.8 $$ MNC113-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T0400Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T0600Z.090328T1600Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THIS COULD BE AFFECTED BY CHANNEL ICE THAT IS STILL IN PLACE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.6 13.5 12.9 12.2 11.3 10.4 9.7 $$ NDC077-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 28.3 29.0 29.0 29.0 28.6 27.9 26.7 $$ NDC017-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 888.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.8 891.9 892.2 892.3 892.3 892.2 892.2 $$ NDC017-077-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090324T1930Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * BREAKOUTS CURRENTLY OCCURRING UPSTREAM OF THE KINDRED GAGING SITE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 18.6 21.3 22.3 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC073-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090328T0320Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1800Z.090327T1520Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18 AND 20 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.9 17.9 15.5 12.4 10.6 8.9 8.7 $$ NDC003-252036- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-090325T2036Z/ /VCRN8.3.RS.090324T0726Z.090325T0000Z.090325T0836Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 13.7 9.2 8.0 7.3 6.7 13.2 13.0 $$ NDC017-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.8 22.6 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC017-073-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T2000Z/ /ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0800Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 14.0 14.9 13.9 12.3 10.7 9.3 8.5 $$ NDC017-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * BREAKOUTS MAY OCCUR BEFORE MAXIMUM STAGE CAN BE REACHED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.8 909.8 909.6 909.3 908.8 908.4 907.9 $$ MNC027-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 19.1 18.8 18.0 17.1 16.2 15.4 14.8 $$ MNC107-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 23 AND 25 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 22.1 22.9 23.6 23.8 24.0 23.9 23.6 $$ MNC119-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090325T0620Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T0620Z.090331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 21.7 26.2 29.9 33.2 35.7 36.8 37.1 $$ MNC135-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090328T1200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0600Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, TOP OF THE TEMPORARY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 20.3 18.8 17.0 15.0 13.7 12.5 11.9 $$ NDC099-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T1000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2149Z.090326T0600Z.090328T2200Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 13.5 AND 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 14.1 14.4 13.9 12.6 11.3 10.4 10.0 $$ MNC089-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109.9 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.7 109.8 109.8 109.3 108.6 107.9 107.2 $$ MNC069-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.7 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.9 809.1 809.5 809.7 809.5 809.0 808.3 $$ NDC097-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090330T1305Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T1613Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0105Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 14.9 15.5 15.3 14.4 12.3 8.2 5.8 $$ NDC099-260540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090331T1500Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T0000Z.090331T0300Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 8 AND 10 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 FOREST RIVER MINTO 8.8 9.0 8.9 8.2 7.4 6.5 5.7 $$ NDC067-260540- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1630Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1630Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 18 AND 20 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 17.4 19.0 18.4 16.3 13.7 11.7 10.5 $$ NDC019-067-260000- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0033.090325T1200Z-090326T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.0 9.7 7.8 6.6 5.9 5.5 5.2 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 250234 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .SNOWMELT AND HEAVY RAIN OVER THE PAST WEEK CONTINUES TO CAUSE NEAR RECORD FLOODING IN SOME LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AND SNOW THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT WILL ADD ADDITIONAL MOISTURE TO THE RIVER SYSTEM. COOLER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS MAY SLOW DOWN RUN OFF SOME...BUT SIGNIFICANT RUN OFF IS ALREADY IN THE RIVER SYSTEM AND WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS IN ADDITION TO PRECIPITATION THAT HAS FALLEN OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-261434- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090331T1600Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090326T0000Z.090331T0400Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.9 13.8 13.1 12.2 11.2 10.2 9.2 $$ MNC107-261434- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.6 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.2 33.6 34.3 34.6 34.6 34.4 34.2 $$ MNC119-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * AN ICE JAM DOWNSTREAM OF CROOKSTON MAY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF 1 TO 3 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, TOP OF CITY PROTECTION BY LOCALLY CONSTRUCTED LEVEE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 25.2 25.1 24.9 24.4 23.2 22.0 20.8 $$ MNC113-261433- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T1600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090326T0000Z.090329T0400Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.8 13.6 13.0 12.2 11.2 10.4 9.9 $$ MNC027-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 19.0 18.4 17.6 16.7 15.8 15.0 14.6 $$ MNC027-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 26.2 26.3 26.1 25.7 25.1 24.4 23.6 $$ MNC027-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.8 11.1 10.7 10.4 10.0 9.7 9.5 $$ MNC107-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 24.0 23.8 23.8 24.1 24.4 24.4 23.8 $$ MNC119-261433- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090325T1218Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1218Z.090331T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 23.5 28.0 31.6 34.6 36.3 37.0 37.0 $$ MNC135-261433- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090328T1600Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T1200Z.090328T0400Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 20.6 18.9 16.4 14.4 13.0 12.3 11.7 $$ MNC089-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109.9 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.8 109.9 109.7 109.1 108.4 107.6 106.9 $$ MNC069-261433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.7 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.2 809.2 809.6 809.7 809.4 808.7 807.9 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 251644 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY .SNOWMELT AND HEAVY RAIN OVER THE PAST WEEK CONTINUES WILL CAUSE NEAR RECORD TO RECORD FLOODING IN SOME LOCATIONS ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT WILL ADD ADDITIONAL MOISTURE TO THE RIVER SYSTEM. COOLER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS MAY SLOW DOWN RUNOFF SOME...BUT SIGNIFICANT RUN OFF IS ALREADY IN THE RIVER SYSTEM AND WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT TO RECORD FLOODING THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS OBTAINED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-270444- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090331T2200Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090326T1200Z.090331T1000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.9 13.8 13.1 12.1 11.0 9.9 9.0 $$ MNC107-270444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.6 33.8 34.3 34.5 34.5 34.2 33.7 $$ MNC119-270444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.5 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 27.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE... 860.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 26.3 26.5 26.1 25.1 23.7 22.3 20.8 $$ MNC113-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T1500Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090326T0600Z.090329T0300Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER MAY RISE A MINIMAL AMOUNT BEFORE BEGINNING TO RECEDE TOMORROW EVENING . * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.6 13.2 12.6 11.7 10.9 10.2 9.6 $$ NDC077-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.7 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.3 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY. * MINOR RISES ARE EXPECTED TO BREAKOUT OF THE MAIN CHANNEL AND ENHANCE LOCAL OVERLAND FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 28.1 28.3 28.2 27.8 27.0 25.4 23.7 $$ NDC017-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.7 892.2 892.3 892.3 892.3 892.2 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.0 21.9 22.4 22.0 21.2 20.0 18.0 $$ NDC073-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090328T0000Z/ /LBNN8.2.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1000Z.090327T1200Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 16.7 15.0 12.7 10.5 8.8 8.5 12.3 $$ NDC017-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 22.9 22.8 $$ NDC097-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090331T0112Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090330T1312Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 17.0 16.8 15.5 13.2 10.1 8.1 7.2 $$ MNC027-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19 FEET UNTIL BEGINNING TO RECEDE TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 18.7 17.9 17.0 16.2 15.3 14.7 14.3 $$ MNC027-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 26.4 26.3 25.8 25.4 24.6 23.8 23.0 $$ MNC027-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.0 10.9 10.5 10.0 9.6 9.3 9.2 $$ MNC107-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 24.3 24.1 24.3 24.7 24.8 24.8 24.4 $$ MNC119-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1344Z.090331T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37.0 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.8 29.0 32.5 34.9 36.3 36.9 37.0 $$ MNC135-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090328T2136Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090328T0936Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY RECEDE AND FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 19.9 18.1 15.8 13.9 12.8 12.1 11.6 $$ NDC099-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T2000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2149Z.090326T0600Z.090329T0800Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON... FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.5 14.8 13.2 11.8 11.0 10.3 10.1 $$ MNC089-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.9 109.9 109.4 108.5 107.7 107.0 106.4 $$ MNC069-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.6 809.4 809.6 809.4 809.0 808.3 807.4 $$ NDC017-073-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090329T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T0600Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.6 11.9 10.5 9.2 7.9 6.8 6.9 $$ NDC017-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090325T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 909.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.4 909.1 908.7 908.3 907.8 907.3 906.9 $$ NDC099-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090401T1500Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090325T1558Z.090326T0600Z.090401T0300Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 1...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 1...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 10 FT BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.4 FEET, BRIDGE WITH WIRE-WEIGHT GAGE UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 FOREST RIVER MINTO 10.0 9.6 8.8 8.0 7.2 6.4 5.8 $$ NDC067-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1631Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1631Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 19.0 18.9 18.8 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 $$ NDC019-067-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090329T1800Z.090329T1800Z.090330T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 11 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 10.0 10.0 10.5 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 260154 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .RECENT PRECIPITATION AND SNOW MELT CONTINUES TO AFFECT AREA RIVERS. NEAR RECORD OR RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN MANY LOCATIONS. LOWER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS MAY SLOW DOWN RUN OFF. HOWEVER...NEAR RECORD OR RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO LATE THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-271354- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090401T0600Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090331T1800Z.NO/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 1...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 1...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.5 13.5 12.8 11.8 10.8 9.8 9.0 $$ MNC107-271354- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 33.5 AND 35.0 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.0 34.1 34.4 34.5 34.4 34.0 33.6 $$ MNC107-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 25.0 AND 26.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 25.4 25.5 25.5 25.5 25.2 24.8 24.1 $$ MNC119-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 27.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE... 860.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 25.9 26.5 26.1 24.7 23.4 22.0 20.5 $$ MNC113-271353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T1200Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090329T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.4 12.8 12.0 11.2 10.4 9.8 9.4 $$ MNC027-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 26.0 25.7 25.3 24.5 23.8 23.0 22.3 $$ MNC027-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.0 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.9 10.8 10.5 10.1 9.8 9.6 9.4 $$ MNC119-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090331T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 35.0 AND 37.0 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 26.1 30.5 33.6 35.7 36.8 37.0 36.9 $$ MNC135-271353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T0000Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090328T1200Z.NO/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 19.0 17.0 15.0 13.5 12.6 12.0 11.5 $$ MNC027-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 18.0 17.0 16.2 15.4 14.7 14.2 13.9 $$ MNC089-271353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 2...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 2...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.4 109.1 108.4 107.7 107.0 106.4 105.8 $$ MNC069-271353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.6 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 809.1 809.5 809.6 809.3 808.7 807.9 806.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 261036 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 536 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY .MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-272236- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090330T0000Z.NO/ 536 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 11.5 10.9 10.4 9.9 9.5 9.0 8.6 $$ MNC027-272236- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 536 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 25.3 24.8 24.3 23.8 23.2 22.5 21.9 $$ MNC113-272235- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090328T1500Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090328T0300Z.NR/ 536 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.7 11.9 11.2 10.6 10.1 9.6 9.2 $$ ROGERS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 261041 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 541 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY .THE BUFFALO RIVER AT DILWORTH...THE WILD RICE RIVER AT TWIN VALLEY AND THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-272241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090330T0000Z.NO/ 541 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 11.5 10.9 10.4 9.9 9.5 9.0 8.6 $$ MNC027-272240- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 541 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 25.3 24.8 24.3 23.8 23.2 22.5 21.9 $$ MNC113-272240- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090328T1500Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090328T0300Z.NR/ 541 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.7 11.9 11.2 10.6 10.1 9.6 9.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 261642 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES. HIGH LANDING...TWIN VALLEY... ALVARADO...ROSEAU...SABIN AND DILWORTH APPEARS TO HAVE CRESTED WITH HENDRUM AND HALLOCK APPROACHING CREST. HOWEVER...WITH RECENT COLDER WEATHER...SNOW MELT HAS BEEN REDUCED AND THE DECREASES MAY BE TEMPORARY. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO WARMER TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-280442- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090329T1800Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090329T0600Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.8 10.3 9.8 9.5 9.1 8.7 8.4 $$ MNC107-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.1 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.8 33.6 34.0 34.1 34.1 33.8 33.5 $$ MNC107-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 23.3 23.9 24.6 25.0 24.9 24.4 23.7 $$ MNC119-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 28.0 31.8 34.6 36.1 36.4 36.2 35.5 $$ MNC119-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.7 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 27.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE... 860.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 24.6 24.4 23.7 22.7 21.5 20.2 18.9 $$ MNC113-280441- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T1200Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090329T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.8 12.3 11.8 11.2 10.7 10.3 9.8 $$ MNC027-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.9 16.0 15.4 14.7 14.3 13.8 13.4 $$ MNC027-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 25.2 24.6 24.1 23.6 22.8 22.1 21.4 $$ MNC027-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.3 10.1 9.8 9.6 9.3 9.1 8.9 $$ MNC089-280441- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090401T1200Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.8 108.3 107.8 107.1 106.5 106.0 105.5 $$ MNC069-280441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 808.0 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.0 808.0 807.8 807.5 807.1 806.6 806.1 $$ MNC135-280441- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T1200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090329T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 17.6 16.5 15.4 14.3 13.4 12.6 11.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270309 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY .FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE IN THE HENDRUM...SHELLY...CLIMAX AND HALLOCK AREAS. WITH LEVELS FALLING SLOWLY FALLING IN THE BUFFALO AND ROSEAU BASINS. MAJOR AND RECORD FLOODING HAS OCCURRED AND WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE PLACE IN MANY LOCATIONS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-280400- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090328T0400Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090327T1600Z.NO/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. BANKFULL STAGE. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 13.54 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25 AT 10 AM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 9.8 9.2 9.0 8.8 8.5 8.3 7.9 $$ MNC107-281509- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.1 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * THIS POINT WILL BE AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.2 33.7 34.1 34.1 33.9 33.6 33.3 $$ MNC107-281509- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS POINT WILL BE AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 23.5 24.3 24.9 25.0 24.7 24.1 23.4 $$ MNC119-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * THIS POINT WILL BE AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 29.5 33.0 35.5 36.3 36.3 35.9 34.8 $$ MNC119-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 25.66 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 24 AT 1 PM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 22.5 21.9 21.0 20.0 18.9 17.6 16.4 $$ MNC113-281508- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090330T0600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090329T1800Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 13.62 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25 AT 3 AM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.0 12.5 11.9 11.3 10.7 10.2 9.8 $$ MNC027-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 19.08 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25 AT 930 AM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.0 15.2 14.6 14.1 13.8 13.5 13.2 $$ MNC027-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 25.86 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25 AT 9 AM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 24.5 24.0 23.5 22.7 21.9 21.4 21.0 $$ MNC027-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 10.60 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25 AT 11 PM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.8 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.0 8.9 8.7 $$ MNC089-281508- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 02...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 02...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 109.60 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.8 108.2 107.6 106.9 106.4 105.9 105.3 $$ MNC069-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 807.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.9 807.8 807.6 807.2 806.8 806.3 805.7 $$ MNC135-281508- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T1200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090329T0000Z.NO/ 1009 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * THE PRELIMINARY CREST OF 20.56 FEET OCCURRED ON MARCH 25 AT 1245 AM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 17.1 16.0 14.8 13.8 13.0 12.2 11.6 $$ KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270827 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY .FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE IN THE HENDRUM...SHELLY... CLIMAX AND HALLOCK AREAS. LEVELS ARE FALLING SLOWLY IN THE BUFFALO... RED LAKE...WILD RICE...SNAKE AND ROSEAU RIVER BASINS. MAJOR AND RECORD FLOODING HAS OCCURRED AND WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE PLACE IN MANY LOCATIONS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-282027- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090329T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090328T1200Z.NO/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.2 9.6 9.3 9.0 8.8 8.5 8.1 $$ MNC107-282027- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.1 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.4 33.9 34.1 34.1 33.9 33.6 33.2 $$ MNC107-282027- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 23.7 24.5 24.9 24.9 24.6 23.9 23.4 $$ MNC119-282027- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 30.4 33.8 35.8 36.4 36.3 35.7 34.4 $$ MNC119-282027- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 21.8 21.3 20.7 19.9 18.6 17.3 16.1 $$ MNC113-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090330T0600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090329T1800Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.9 12.3 11.7 11.2 10.6 10.0 9.7 $$ MNC027-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.3 15.7 15.1 14.7 14.3 14.0 13.8 $$ MNC027-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 24.3 23.8 23.2 22.5 21.9 21.3 20.8 $$ MNC027-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.8 9.5 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.7 $$ MNC089-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.8 108.3 107.4 106.8 106.2 105.6 105.1 $$ MNC069-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090327T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 808.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 807.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.0 807.8 807.6 807.1 806.7 806.2 805.5 $$ MNC135-282026- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T1200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090329T0000Z.NO/ 327 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 16.9 15.7 14.5 13.6 12.8 12.0 11.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 271604 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES. WITH THE RECENT COLD WEATHER...SNOW MELT AND RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...BUT THE DECREASES ARE TEMPORARY. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK...AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES...MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-290404- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090330T0000Z.NO/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET AND STEADY. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.6 10.2 9.9 9.6 9.3 8.7 8.1 $$ MNC107-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.4 33.9 34.0 34.0 33.8 33.6 33.3 $$ MNC107-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 23.2 24.3 24.9 24.9 24.4 23.8 23.2 $$ MNC119-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 29.9 32.8 35.1 36.3 36.3 36.1 35.4 $$ MNC119-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BE STEADY AROUND 21.9 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON AND BEGIN FALLING THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 21.4 20.9 20.1 19.2 18.2 17.0 15.8 $$ MNC113-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090330T0600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090329T1800Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.7 12.2 11.6 11.0 10.4 10.0 9.6 $$ MNC027-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.6 15.0 14.4 14.0 13.7 13.3 13.0 $$ MNC027-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 23.4 22.6 21.9 21.3 20.9 20.7 20.3 $$ MNC027-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.0 9.9 9.8 9.7 9.4 9.2 9.0 $$ MNC089-290403- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T1200Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090402T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.8 108.3 107.5 106.9 106.3 105.7 105.2 $$ MNC069-290403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 808.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS. LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 809.0 808.6 807.9 807.2 806.5 806.0 805.4 $$ MNC135-290403- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T1400Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090329T0200Z.NO/ 1104 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 16.7 15.5 14.4 13.5 12.7 11.9 11.3 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 280234 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES. WITH THE RECENT COLD WEATHER...SNOW MELT AND RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...BUT THE DECREASES ARE TEMPORARY. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK...AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES...MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-280304- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090325T1500Z.090327T2058Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3:58 PM FRIDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 8.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.5 FEET, OVERFLOW IS ON UNDEVELOPED LAND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 9.0 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.1 7.7 $$ MNC107-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING SLOWLY WITH A CREST OF 33 TO 35 FEET ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.7 34.0 34.0 33.9 33.7 33.5 33.1 $$ MNC107-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST OF 24 TO 25 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 23.0 24.3 24.9 24.8 24.2 23.6 22.8 $$ MNC119-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST OF 35 TO 37 FEET BY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 30.7 33.6 35.4 36.3 36.2 35.7 34.8 $$ MNC119-291433- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0200Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T1400Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 03...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 03...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. ICE JAMS ARE STILL REPORTED UPSTREAM AND THIS MAY CAUSE RIVER LEVEL FLUNCTUATIONS OF 1 TO 3 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 19.9 19.3 18.1 17.1 16.2 15.6 14.6 $$ MNC113-291433- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090330T1800Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090330T0600Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.8 12.2 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 9.6 $$ MNC027-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 14.5 13.8 13.3 13.1 13.0 13.0 13.0 $$ MNC027-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO A SLOW FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 23.3 22.2 21.6 21.1 20.7 20.3 20.0 $$ MNC027-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.3 9.1 9.0 $$ MNC089-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T1200Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090402T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.8 108.0 107.3 106.6 106.0 105.5 104.9 $$ MNC069-291433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 808.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 807.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.0 807.8 807.5 806.8 806.1 805.4 804.7 $$ MNC135-290300- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T0300Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090328T1500Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 15.6 14.6 13.6 12.7 12.0 11.3 10.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281002 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES. WITH THE RECENT COLD WEATHER...SNOW MELT AND RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...BUT THE DECREASES ARE TEMPORARY. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK...AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES...MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM... RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-292202- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 33.9 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.5 33.9 33.9 33.8 33.6 33.3 33.0 $$ MNC107-292202- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 23.0 24.3 24.8 24.5 23.9 23.2 22.3 $$ MNC119-292202- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.1 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 31.3 34.0 35.6 36.1 35.9 35.4 34.2 $$ MNC119-292202- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T1200Z.NO/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 19.7 19.0 17.8 16.7 15.9 15.3 14.4 $$ MNC113-292202- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090330T1500Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090330T0300Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.6 11.9 11.3 10.8 10.3 9.8 9.5 $$ MNC027-292201- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 14.2 13.4 13.0 13.0 13.3 13.1 13.1 $$ MNC027-292201- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 22.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL ARAS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 22.8 21.8 21.3 20.8 20.4 20.0 19.9 $$ MNC027-292201- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.0 9.8 9.7 9.5 9.2 9.1 9.0 $$ MNC089-292201- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090402T0900Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090401T2100Z.NR/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.5 107.7 107.0 106.4 105.8 105.2 104.6 $$ MNC069-292201- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 808.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 808.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.2 807.9 807.5 806.7 806.0 805.2 804.6 $$ MNC135-290600- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T0600Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090328T1800Z.NO/ 502 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 15.3 14.4 13.4 12.5 11.8 11.2 10.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281552 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .FLOODING IS STILL ONGOING FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. WITH RECENT COLDER WEATHER...SNOWMELT RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...SLOWING THE RIVERS RESPONSE. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL CAUSE RUNOFF TO BEGIN AGAIN AND MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN SOME RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-300352- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 33.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.4 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.9 33.7 33.6 $$ MNC119-300352- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN ARE THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 30.5 32.2 33.7 34.7 35.4 35.4 35.3 $$ MNC119-300351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T1800Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 4...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 4...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 19.7 19.0 17.7 16.5 15.7 15.3 14.3 $$ MNC113-300351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090331T1800Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090331T0600Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.8 12.4 11.9 11.6 11.2 10.9 10.5 $$ MNC027-300351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 22.6 21.7 21.3 20.8 20.2 19.8 19.4 $$ MNC027-300351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.9 FEET BY TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.9 9.8 9.7 9.4 9.2 8.9 8.8 $$ MNC107-300351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.2 $$ MNC089-300351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090403T0600Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090402T1800Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.6 107.9 107.2 106.6 106.2 105.6 105.1 $$ MNC069-300351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 808.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 808.9 FEET BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.7 808.8 808.7 808.2 807.5 806.8 806.1 $$ MNC027-300351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.2 FEET, ROAD TO ACCESS GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 13.6 13.0 12.7 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.4 $$ MNC135-291000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090329T1000Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090328T2200Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 15.4 14.5 13.6 12.9 12.2 11.6 10.9 $$ KAISER
000
WGUS83 KFGF 282204
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA...
THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY
THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY
THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY
THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA...
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE
GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA...
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE NEW WARNINGS FOR THE WILD
RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE NEW WARNINGS FOR THE PARK
RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY
************************************************************
****** PLEASE ISSUE A RVS HIGH WATER NOTICE INSTEAD OF THIS PRODCUT
*******
************************************************************
...HIGH WATER CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE HIGH WATER NOTICE FOR THE
FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY
.FLOODING IS STILL ONGOING FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA
AND NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. WITH RECENT COLDER
WEATHER...SNOWMELT RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...SLOWING THE RIVERS RESPONSE.
ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO
SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL CAUSE RUNOFF TO BEGIN AGAIN AND MAY CAUSE
THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN SOME RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD
AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR.
THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED
MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE
UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND
RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY
PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN...
- DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS
- CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING.
- PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER
LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION
ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS
THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR
THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE.
THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN
QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
&&
MNC107-291200-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0037.090329T0000Z-090329T1200Z/
/TWVM5.1.ER.090329T0000Z.090329T0000Z.090329T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER
(MN) AT TWIN VALLEY FOR MINOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY
* UNTIL 07 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...10.0 FEET.
* NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW 9.0 FT WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN RECEDE TO
AROUND 8.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.
BANKFULL STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
WILD RICE RIVER
TWIN VALLEY 9.8 9.5 9.3 8.9 8.6 8.4 8.1
$$
MNC107-301004-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER
(MN) AT HENDRUM FOR RECORD FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...33.2 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...20.0 FEET. MODERATE...28.0 FEET. MAJOR...32.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 34.0 FT WEDNESDAY
MORNING THEN FLUCTUATE AROUND 33.5 FT THRU NEXT SATURDAY.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
WILD RICE RIVER
HENDRUM 33.5 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.9 33.7 33.5
$$
NDC017-301004-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT
HARWOOD FOR RECORD FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 12 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...891.7 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...884.0 FEET. MODERATE...886.0 FEET. MAJOR...891.0
FEET.
* FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 892.0 FT THRU SATURDAY EARLY
AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* BACKWATER IS AN ISSUE AT THIS POINT...REPORTS OF ICE IN THE AREA
MAY CAUSE AN ADDITIONAL RISE OF A FEW TENTHS OF A FOOT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON
DRIVE IS CLOSED.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SHEYENNE RIVER
HARWOOD 891.9 892.0 892.1 892.2 892.1 892.0 891.8
$$
NDC017-077-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER
NEAR KINDRED FOR MAJOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...21.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...16.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 22.0 FT MONDAY MORNING
THEN SLOWLY RECEDE THROUGH THE WEEK.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SHEYENNE RIVER
KINDRED 21.8 22.0 21.9 21.5 20.9 20.1 19.2
$$
NDC073-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090328T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT
LISBON FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...18.8 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...17.0 FEET. MAJOR...19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 15.0 FT THURSDAY AND REMAIN
THERE THRU NEXT SATURDAY.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* REPORT OF DOWNSTREAM ICE JAM IS CAUSING SOME BACKUP OF WATER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SHEYENNE RIVER
LISBON 18.1 17.4 16.5 15.6 15.4 15.3 15.3
$$
NDC003-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.090329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/VCRN8.1.ER.090329T1800Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT
VALLEY CITY FOR MINOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...12.4 FEET.
* NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...16.0 FEET. MAJOR...17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FT TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON
THEN FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 16.0 FT MONDAY MORNING.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* BALDHILL DAM CONTROLLED RELEASE IS BRINGING THIS POINT TO MINOR FLOOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM
DRAINS ARE CLOSED.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SHEYENNE RIVER
VALLEY CITY 15.0 15.8 15.8 15.8 15.7 15.7 15.6
$$
NDC017-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT
WEST FARGO DIVERSION FOR MAJOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...23.5 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 23.0 FT THRU NEXT SATURDAY.
* BACKWATER IS AFFECTING THIS POINT WITH ICE REPORTED IN THE AREA.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SHEYENNE RIVER
WEST FARGO DIVER 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.3 23.3 23.2 23.0
$$
MNC119-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT
CLIMAX FOR MAJOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...29.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...20.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FORECAST TO CREST BETWEEN 35 AND 37 FEET THURSDAY
AFTERNOON WITH PLENTY OF BACKWATER EFFECTS.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON
NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED.SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF
TOWN THREATENED.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SANDHILL RIVER
CLIMAX 30.9 32.5 33.8 34.8 35.4 35.4 35.2
$$
MNC119-301003-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
/CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090404T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT
CROOKSTON FOR MINOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON
* UNTIL 07 PM FRIDAY APRIL 03
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...19.9 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...23.0 FEET. MAJOR...25.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FT NEXT FRIDAY.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS
ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
RED LAKE RIVER
CROOKSTON 19.5 18.7 17.4 16.3 15.6 15.1 14.6
$$
MNC113-301003-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090402T0000Z/
/HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090401T1200Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT
HIGH LANDING FOR MAJOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING
* UNTIL 07 AM WEDNESDAY APRIL 01
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...13.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.5 FEET. MAJOR...13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 13.0 FT THRU AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW
THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 12.0 FT WEDNESDAY.
* ICE REMAINS AN ISSUE AT THIS POINT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
RED LAKE RIVER
HIGH LANDING 12.8 12.5 12.2 11.9 11.5 11.1 10.8
$$
NDC077-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER
(ND) AT ABERCROMBIE FOR MAJOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...25.6 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 19.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
WILD RICE RIVER
ABERCROMBIE 24.8 23.9 22.9 21.9 21.1 20.2 19.2
$$
MNC027-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR
DILWORTH FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...22.8 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...26.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 19.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
BUFFALO RIVER
DILWORTH 22.1 21.6 21.2 20.6 20.1 19.7 19.3
$$
MNC027-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR
HAWLEY FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 02 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...10.1 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...7.0 FEET. MODERATE...9.0 FEET. MAJOR...11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 9.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
BUFFALO RIVER
HAWLEY 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.1 8.9 8.7
$$
MNC107-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT
SHELLY FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...21.1 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...14.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 20.5 FT THRU SATURDAY EARLY
AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
MARSH RIVER
SHELLY 20.9 20.9 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.6
$$
MNC089-301003-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090403T1800Z/
/ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090403T0600Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT
ALVARADO FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO
* UNTIL 01 AM FRIDAY APRIL 03
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...109.1 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...106.0 FEET. MODERATE...108.0 FEET. MAJOR...110.0
FEET.
* FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 109.0 FT THRU AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW
THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 106.0 FT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN
RECEDE TO AROUND 105.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET...
FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER.
INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
SNAKE RIVER
ALVARADO 108.9 108.2 107.6 106.9 106.3 105.7 105.3
$$
MNC069-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER
NEAR HALLOCK FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...807.9 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...802.0 FEET. MODERATE...806.0 FEET. MAJOR...810.0
FEET.
* FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 808.0 FT THRU THIS EVENING THEN
FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 809.0 FT MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN
RECEDE TO AROUND 806.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING
OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
TWO RIVERS RIVER
HALLOCK 808.6 808.9 808.6 808.0 807.3 806.6 805.9
$$
NDC017-073-300900-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T0900Z/
/ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T2100Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR
ENDERLIN FOR MINOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN
* UNTIL 04 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...11.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...9.5 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 9.5 FT TOMORROW AFTERNOON
THEN FALL BELOW 8.0 FT MONDAY EVENING THEN RECEDE TO AROUND 5.5 FT
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN FLUCTUATE AROUND 5.5 FT THRU SATURDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS
BEGINS.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
MAPLE RIVER
ENDERLIN 9.7 8.3 7.2 6.5 5.7 5.4 5.4
$$
NDC017-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR
MAPLETON FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...908.9 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...905.0 FEET. MODERATE...908.0 FEET. MAJOR...910.0
FEET.
* FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 906.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
MAPLE RIVER
MAPLETON 908.5 907.9 907.3 906.8 906.3 905.9 905.7
$$
NDC097-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090402T1800Z/
/HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090402T0600Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT
HILLSBORO FOR MODERATE FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO
* UNTIL 01 AM THURSDAY APRIL 02
* AT 01 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...13.8 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...13.0 FEET. MAJOR...16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 10.0 FT EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING THEN RECEDE TO AROUND 8.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, RESIDENTIAL AREA NORTH OF
HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
GOOSE RIVER
HILLSBORO 12.9 12.1 11.3 10.4 9.6 8.9 8.2
$$
MNC027-301003-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH
BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN FOR MINOR FLOODING...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...14.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FEET. MODERATE...15.0 FEET. MAJOR...19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 12.0 FT EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN
FLUCTUATE AROUND 12.0 FT THRU SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.2 FEET, ROAD TO ACCESS GAGE FLOODS.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
S. BUFFALO RIVER
SABIN 13.3 12.9 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.3
$$
NDC099-301003-
/O.ROU.KFGF.HY.S.0000.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTON8.N.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
FOREST RIVER AT MINTO
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...4.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS...6.0 FEET. MODERATE...8.0 FEET. MAJOR...11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW 4.5 FT TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN
RECEDE TO AROUND 3.0 FT EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN FLUCTUATE
AROUND 3.0 FT THRU SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS
FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 4.5 FEET, FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
&&
DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
(MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04
FOREST RIVER
MINTO 4.5 4.2 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.3 3.2
$$463 WGUS83 KFGF 282225 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009...CORRECTED ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE NEW WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY .FLOODING IS STILL ONGOING FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. WITH RECENT COLDER WEATHER...SNOWMELT RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...SLOWING THE RIVERS RESPONSE. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL CAUSE RUNOFF TO BEGIN AGAIN AND MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN SOME RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-291200- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0037.090328T2225Z-090329T1200Z/ /TWVM5.1.ER.090329T0000Z.090329T0000Z.090329T0000Z.NO/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY * UNTIL 07 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 * AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...10.0 FEET. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FALL BELOW 9.0 FT WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN RECEDE TO AROUND 8.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 9.8 9.5 9.3 8.9 8.6 8.4 8.1 $$ MNC107-301004- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...33.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...20.0 FEET. MODERATE...28.0 FEET. MAJOR...32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 34.0 FT WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN FLUCTUATE AROUND 33.5 FT THRU NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.5 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.9 33.7 33.5 $$ NDC017-301004- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 12 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...891.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...884.0 FEET. MODERATE...886.0 FEET. MAJOR...891.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 892.0 FT THRU SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * BACKWATER IS AN ISSUE AT THIS POINT...REPORTS OF ICE IN THE AREA MAY CAUSE AN ADDITIONAL RISE OF A FEW TENTHS OF A FOOT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.9 892.0 892.1 892.2 892.1 892.0 891.8 $$ NDC017-077-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...16.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...22.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 22.0 FT MONDAY MORNING THEN SLOWLY RECEDE THROUGH THE WEEK. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.8 22.0 21.9 21.5 20.9 20.1 19.2 $$ NDC073-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090328T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...18.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...17.0 FEET. MAJOR...19.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 15.0 FT THURSDAY AND REMAIN THERE THRU NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * REPORT OF DOWNSTREAM ICE JAM IS CAUSING SOME BACKUP OF WATER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.1 17.4 16.5 15.6 15.4 15.3 15.3 $$ NDC003-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.090329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.1.ER.090329T1800Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...12.4 FEET. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...16.0 FEET. MAJOR...17.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FT TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 16.0 FT MONDAY MORNING. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * BALDHILL DAM CONTROLLED RELEASE IS BRINGING THIS POINT TO MINOR FLOOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM DRAINS ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 15.0 15.8 15.8 15.8 15.7 15.7 15.6 $$ NDC017-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...23.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...21.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 23.0 FT THRU NEXT SATURDAY. * BACKWATER IS AFFECTING THIS POINT WITH ICE REPORTED IN THE AREA. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.3 23.3 23.2 23.0 $$ MNC119-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...29.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...20.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FORECAST TO CREST BETWEEN 35 AND 37 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH PLENTY OF BACKWATER EFFECTS. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED.SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 30.9 32.5 33.8 34.8 35.4 35.4 35.2 $$ MNC119-301003- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090404T0000Z.NO/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON * UNTIL 07 PM FRIDAY APRIL 03 * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...19.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...23.0 FEET. MAJOR...25.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FT NEXT FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 19.5 18.7 17.4 16.3 15.6 15.1 14.6 $$ MNC113-301003- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090402T0000Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090401T1200Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING * UNTIL 07 AM WEDNESDAY APRIL 01 * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...13.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.5 FEET. MAJOR...13.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 13.0 FT THRU AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 12.0 FT WEDNESDAY. * ICE REMAINS AN ISSUE AT THIS POINT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.8 12.5 12.2 11.9 11.5 11.1 10.8 $$ NDC077-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...25.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 19.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 24.8 23.9 22.9 21.9 21.1 20.2 19.2 $$ MNC027-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...22.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 19.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 22.1 21.6 21.2 20.6 20.1 19.7 19.3 $$ MNC027-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 02 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...7.0 FEET. MODERATE...9.0 FEET. MAJOR...11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 9.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.1 8.9 8.7 $$ MNC107-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...14.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...23.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 20.5 FT THRU NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * BACKWATER IMPACTS AT THIS POINT. MAINSTEM WATER WILL WILL KEEP LEVELS STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS IT MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH AREA. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 20.9 20.9 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.6 $$ MNC089-301003- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090403T1800Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090403T0600Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO * UNTIL 01 AM FRIDAY APRIL 03 * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...109.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...106.0 FEET. MODERATE...108.0 FEET. MAJOR...110.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 109.0 FT THRU AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 106.0 FT FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.9 108.2 107.6 106.9 106.3 105.7 105.3 $$ MNC069-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...807.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...802.0 FEET. MODERATE...806.0 FEET. MAJOR...810.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 808.0 FT THRU THIS EVENING THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 809.0 FT MONDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * ICE FLUCTUATIONS AS AN ICE JAM UPSTREAM MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH AREA. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.6 808.9 808.6 808.0 807.3 806.6 805.9 $$ NDC017-073-300900- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T0900Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T2100Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN * UNTIL 04 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29 * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...11.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...9.5 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 9.5 FT TOMORROW AFTERNOON THEN FALL BELOW 8.0 FT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS BEGINS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.7 8.3 7.2 6.5 5.7 5.4 5.4 $$ NDC017-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 03 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...908.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...905.0 FEET. MODERATE...908.0 FEET. MAJOR...910.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 906.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.5 907.9 907.3 906.8 906.3 905.9 905.7 $$ NDC097-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090402T1800Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090402T0600Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO * UNTIL 01 AM THURSDAY APRIL 02 * AT 01 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...13.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...13.0 FEET. MAJOR...16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 10.0 FT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, RESIDENTIAL AREA NORTH OF HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 12.9 12.1 11.3 10.4 9.6 8.9 8.2 $$ MNC027-301003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...14.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...12.0 FEET. MODERATE...15.0 FEET. MAJOR...19.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 12.0 FT NEXT SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.2 FEET, ROAD TO ACCESS GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 13.3 12.9 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.3 $$ NDC099-301003- /O.ROU.KFGF.HY.S.0000.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.N.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 504 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THERE IS NO FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. A FOLLOW UP HIGH WATER NOTICE WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. CORRECTED TO REMOVE GRAFTON AND MINTO FROM FLOOD STATUS. $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291026 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .FLOODING IS STILL ONGOING FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. WITH RECENT COLDER WEATHER...SNOWMELT RUNOFF HAS BEEN REDUCED...SLOWING THE RIVERS RESPONSE. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL CAUSE RUNOFF TO BEGIN AGAIN AND MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN SOME RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-302226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER IN MINNESOTA AT HENDRUM FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 1:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20 FEET. MODERATE...28 FEET. MAJOR...32 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 34 FEET BY WEDNESDAY. * CREST AROUND 34 FEET WILL BE DUE TO BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.5 33.7 33.8 33.8 33.7 33.5 33.2 $$ MNC119-302226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20 FEET. MODERATE IS 25 FEET. MAJOR IS 30 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.4 FEET BY THURSDAY. * CREST OF 35 TO 37 FEET WILL BE FROM BACKWATER. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 31.4 33.0 34.3 35.1 35.4 35.3 34.9 $$ MNC027-302226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 2:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.0 FEET BY TUESDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 21.0 20.4 19.9 19.4 19.0 18.8 18.7 $$ MNC027-302225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 2:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. MODERATE...9.0 FEET. MAJOR...11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.0 FEET BY FRIDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.8 9.7 9.5 9.3 9.0 8.9 8.6 $$ MNC107-302225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 3:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...23.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR STEADY WITH A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET THROUGH SATURDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * BACKWATER IMPACTS AT THIS POINT. MAINSTEM WATER WILL WILL KEEP LEVELS STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS MAINSTEM WATER MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH AREA. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 20.5 20.4 20.4 20.4 20.4 20.4 20.1 $$ MNC119-302225- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090403T1200Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T0000Z.NO/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING. * AT 3:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. MODERATE...23.0 FEET. MAJOR...25.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FALL BELOW 15.0 FT BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 18.6 17.3 16.2 15.3 14.8 14.4 13.9 $$ MNC113-302225- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090401T1200Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090401T0000Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING. * AT 3:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.5 FEET. MAJOR...13.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING. * BACKWATER WILL OCCUR DUE TO ICE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.6 12.3 11.9 11.6 11.2 10.8 10.6 $$ MNC089-302225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090403T1800Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090403T0600Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * AT 3:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 108.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106 FEET. MODERATE...108 FEET. MAJOR...110 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW 106 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110 FEET... FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.4 108.0 107.4 106.7 106.0 105.4 104.9 $$ MNC069-302225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ..A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 3:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802 FEET. MODERATE...806 FEET. MAJOR...810 FEET. * FORECAST...FLUCTUATE AROUND 808.0 FT THRU THROUGH WEDNESDAY * ICE FLUCTUATION DUE TO ICE...ICE JAM UPSTREAM MAY CAUSE RISE AS WATER MAKES IT WAY THROUGH THE AREA. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.2 808.3 808.2 807.6 806.9 806.1 805.3 $$ MNC027-302225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 526 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN FOR MINOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 4:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. MODERATE...15.0 FEET. MAJOR...19.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET BY FRIDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.2 FEET, ROAD TO ACCESS GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 13.4 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291633 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ..MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON MOST MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER. HOWEVER...RIVER LEVELS ARE DROPPING SLOWLY DUE TO RECENT COLDER WEATHER AND A REDUCTION OF SURFACE RUNOFF. THE EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM...THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AND THE TWO RIVERS RIVER AT HALLOCK WHERE ADDITIONAL RISES ARE FORECAST. THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM MAY REACH NEAR RECORD LEVELS BY TUESDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-310433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO CREST NEAR 34 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.6 33.8 33.9 33.9 33.7 33.6 33.2 $$ MNC119-310433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090403T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.3 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. * CREST RANGE...34.0 TO 37.0 FEET DUE TO BACKWATER AFFECTS FROM THE RED RIVER. * AN ICE JAM AT THOMPSON HAS INCREASED FORECAST UNCERTAINTY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED.SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 31.3 32.8 34.0 35.0 35.3 35.2 34.7 $$ MNC027-310433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 20.9 20.3 19.8 19.4 18.9 18.7 18.4 $$ MNC027-310433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.7 9.5 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.8 8.6 $$ MNC107-310433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * THE RIVER IS IMPACTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE RED RIVER AND SHOULD LEVEL OFF AS MAINSTEM WATER MOVES THROUGH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.1 20.0 19.8 19.5 $$ MNC119-310432- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090403T1200Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T0000Z.NO/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 17.9 16.7 16.0 15.4 14.7 14.3 13.9 $$ MNC113-310432- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.7 12.4 12.1 11.7 11.3 11.0 10.7 $$ MNC089-310432- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090403T1800Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 108.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.3 107.8 107.2 106.7 106.1 105.5 104.9 $$ MNC069-310432- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 808.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * AN ICE JAM UPSTREAM MAY CAUSE RAPID FLUCTUATIONS OF 1.0 TO 2.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.1 808.2 808.0 807.6 807.0 806.5 805.9 $$ MNC027-310432- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1133 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS TO OCCUR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.2 12.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 300217 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON MOST MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER. HOWEVER...RIVER LEVELS ARE DROPPING SLOWLY DUE TO RECENT COLDER WEATHER AND A REDUCTION OF SURFACE RUNOFF. THE EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM AND THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX WHERE ADDITIONAL RISES ARE FORECAST. THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM MAY REACH NEAR RECORD LEVELS BY TUESDAY. THE WILD RICE AT HENDRUM AND THE TWO RIVERS AT HALLOCK ARE AFFECTED BY ICE JAMS AND RIVER LEVELS AT THESE SITES MAY SEE RAPID FLUCTUATIONS OF 1 TO 2 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-311417- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. THERE ARE LARGE ICE JAMS IN THE AREA AND RAPID FLUCTUATIONS OF 1 TO 2 FEET MAY OCCUR. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.7 33.9 34.0 33.8 33.7 33.3 32.8 $$ MNC119-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090403T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST OF 34 TO 37 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. ICE JAMS AT THOMPSON IS ADDING UNCERTAINITY AND MAY CAUSE RAPID FLUCTURATIONS OF 1 TO 2 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED.SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 32.0 33.4 34.6 35.3 35.3 35.0 34.4 $$ MNC027-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 20.7 20.2 19.7 19.3 18.9 18.6 18.4 $$ MNC027-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.6 9.4 9.2 9.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 $$ MNC107-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH WEDNESDAY WITH A SLOW FALL THERAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 20.3 20.2 20.1 20.0 19.9 19.7 19.5 $$ MNC119-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090403T1200Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 17.3 16.4 15.7 15.0 14.5 14.1 13.8 $$ MNC113-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.5 12.2 11.9 11.5 11.2 10.9 10.6 $$ MNC089-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090403T1800Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 108.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 108.1 107.5 107.0 106.4 105.8 105.2 104.8 $$ MNC069-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE AROUND 807.5 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY DUE TO ICE JAMES UPSTREAM. RAPID 1 TO 2 FEET FLUCTUATIONS MAY OCCUR. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.5 807.6 806.7 806.2 805.5 804.9 804.5 $$ MNC027-311416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS TO OCCUR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.7 12.5 12.3 12.2 12.1 12.1 12.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 301624 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY... THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY... THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY... THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY... THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY... ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY... THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY... THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY... THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY... THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY... .MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS MUCH OF THE RED RIVER TRIBUTARIES FROM LAST WEEKS SNOWMELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF. MOST RIVERS ARE RECEDING DUE TO THE COLD TEMPERATURES WHICH HAVE TERMINATED THE RUNOFF PROCESS. THE EXCEPTION IS FOR THE POINTS NEAR THE MAIN STEM RED RIVER...HENDRUM...SHELLY...CLIMAX...WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO BE INFLUENCED BY BACKWATER AS THE CREST OF THE RED RIVER MOVES NORTH. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-010424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 33.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 33.4 33.2 32.9 32.7 32.4 32.2 32.0 $$ MNC119-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED.SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 32.8 33.8 33.9 33.9 33.7 33.1 32.4 $$ NDC077-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 23.6 22.5 21.5 20.5 19.3 18.3 17.5 $$ NDC017-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090330T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS TO BE EXPECTED. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.5 891.4 891.4 891.3 891.2 891.1 890.9 $$ NDC017-077-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.RS.090325T0053Z.090331T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.6 FEET BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.5 21.0 20.3 19.3 18.5 18.0 17.9 $$ NDC073-010423- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090401T0600Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090328T0800Z.090331T1800Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 15.1 14.8 14.8 14.8 14.8 14.8 14.8 $$ NDC003-010423- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090405T1200Z/ /VCRN8.1.DR.090405T0000Z.090405T0000Z.090405T0000Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN HIGH DUE TO RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM DRAINS ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.8 14.8 $$ NDC017-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.2 22.1 21.9 21.7 21.5 21.3 $$ MNC027-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 20.4 19.9 19.4 19.0 18.6 18.2 17.9 $$ MNC027-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.7 8.5 8.4 $$ MNC107-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 21.0 20.8 20.5 20.2 20.0 19.7 19.4 $$ MNC119-010423- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090402T2100Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 17.0 16.4 15.3 14.5 14.0 13.4 12.9 $$ MNC113-010423- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090402T0000Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090401T1200Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1 $$ MNC069-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.9 806.3 805.8 805.3 804.9 804.4 804.0 $$ NDC017-073-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 10.2 9.7 9.1 8.7 8.2 7.7 7.3 $$ NDC017-010423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 907.7 907.2 906.8 906.3 905.9 905.4 905.0 $$ MNC027-010423- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090402T1800Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.090402T0600Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, FLOODING ON ROAD CUT AT OLD MEANDER SCAR EAST OF GAGE BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.8 12.3 11.9 11.5 11.4 11.4 11.5 $$ MNC089-010423- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-090403T1800Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090325T1415Z.090403T0600Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 107.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 107.4 106.9 106.4 105.9 105.5 105.0 104.6 $$ NDC097-310443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090331T0443Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090330T1643Z.NR/ 1124 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL THIS EVENING. * AT 7:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET. * THIS RIVER LOCATION IS EXPERIENCING MINOR FLOODING NOW... BUT IS FORECAST TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE WITHIN THE NEXT 6 HOURS. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 8.8 7.7 7.0 6.2 5.5 4.9 4.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 011520 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE STAGES OF THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO FALL. IN GENERAL... THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES ARE AT MINOR FLOOD LEVELS AND FALLING. THE EXCEPTIONS ARE CLIMAX AND HENDRUM...WHICH REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. THE STAGE AT HENDRUM IS FALLING...HOWEVER THE STAGE AT CLIMAX IS STEADY AND IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN RISING SOON. NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION OR WARM UPS ARE EXPECTED IN THE COMING DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-030320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 32.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.7 32.4 32.1 31.8 31.4 31.1 30.6 $$ MNC119-030319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 32.9 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 33.1 32.9 32.7 32.5 32.3 32.1 31.9 $$ MNC107-030319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 20.1 19.7 19.3 18.9 18.4 18.0 17.6 $$ MNC069-030319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 805.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.6 805.2 804.7 804.2 803.7 803.2 802.8 $$ MNC027-020600- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090402T0600Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.090401T1800Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. VERY MINOR FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.7 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0 11.0 10.9 $$ MNC027-030319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 18.3 17.3 16.7 16.1 15.5 15.1 14.7 $$ MNC027-030319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 8.4 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RAILROAD UNDERPASS AT US HWY 10 FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 8.6 8.4 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.6 $$ MNC119-030319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090403T0600Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090402T1800Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.2 14.5 13.8 13.1 12.6 12.1 11.7 $$ MNC113-030319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090403T1200Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1400Z.090403T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.5 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.1 11.9 11.6 11.4 11.1 10.9 10.6 $$ SPEICHER
398 WGUS83 KFGF 021601 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .FLOOD WATERS ALONG THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE. COLD TEMPERATURES OVER THE LAST WEEK HAVE HALTED THE RUNOFF PROCESSES AND ALLOWED THE RIVERS TO DRAIN THE SNOWMELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF OVER THE LAST 10 DAYS. THIS PROCESS WILL CONTINUE AS LITTLE RUNOFF IS EXPECTED TO ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS TEMPERATURES WILL BE WELL BELOW NORMAL...PROHIBITING SIGNIFICANT MELTING. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-040400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK AS BACKWATER CONTINUES FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.9 31.4 30.8 30.3 29.9 29.3 28.6 $$ MNC119-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK AS BACKWATER CONTINUES FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 32.6 32.3 32.0 31.6 31.4 31.2 30.9 $$ NDC077-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 19.8 18.7 17.6 16.5 15.3 14.1 12.8 $$ NDC017-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090330T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.0 890.9 890.8 890.6 890.5 890.4 $$ NDC017-077-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.RS.090325T0053Z.090331T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.2 21.0 20.9 20.7 20.5 20.3 $$ NDC073-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.DR.090323T2052Z.090328T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY AS RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM WILL KEEP RIVER LEVELS AROUND 16 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, SOME RURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 $$ NDC003-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.1.DR.090331T0600Z.090402T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:01 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 15 FEET AS RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM CONTINUES. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. HWY 10 IN VALLEY CITY IS FLOODED. ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT THE POWER PLANT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 $$ NDC017-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.8 21.5 21.4 21.3 21.2 21.2 21.0 $$ MNC107-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 19.4 18.9 18.2 17.4 16.6 15.7 14.3 $$ MNC027-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 17.2 16.6 16.1 15.5 15.1 14.6 14.2 $$ MNC027-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RAILROAD UNDERPASS AT US HWY 10 FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.1 7.9 7.7 $$ MNC119-040359- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T1800Z.NO/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.2 14.6 13.8 13.2 12.6 12.1 11.6 $$ MNC069-040359- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 805.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.0 804.6 804.1 803.6 803.3 803.0 802.6 $$ NDC017-073-040359- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090404T0000Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RECEDE FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.5 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. OBSERVER'S FARM NEAR GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.6 8.2 7.8 7.4 $$ NDC017-040359- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090407T0600Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090406T1800Z.NR/ 1100 AM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 906.1 905.8 905.4 905.1 904.8 904.5 904.2 $$ KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 031502 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY . MOST OF THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED ARE RECEDING SLOWLY AS COLD WEATHER HAS DIMINISHED THE FLOW OF RUNOFF TO THE RIVERS AND STREAMS IN THE RED RIVER BASIN. SOME LOCATIONS NEAR THE MAINSTEM OF THE RED ARE AFFECTED BY ITS BACKWATERS CONSTRAINING FULL FLOWS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-050302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 31.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND THEN CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH THE 7-DAY FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.7 31.3 30.8 30.2 29.7 29.2 28.5 $$ MNC119-050301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.4 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON...THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGH THE 7-DAY FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 32.0 31.5 31.0 30.3 29.7 29.0 28.2 $$ MNC027-050301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE 7-DAY PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.4 16.0 15.6 15.1 14.6 14.1 13.8 $$ MNC027-050301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 8.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE 7-DAY PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.0 $$ MNC107-050301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE 7-DAY PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 19.2 18.8 18.4 17.9 17.5 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC119-031532- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090326T0500Z.090403T1800Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON...THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE 7-DAY PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.3 13.6 12.8 12.2 11.7 11.2 10.7 $$ MNC069-050301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.RS.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 804.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE 7-DAY PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 804.2 803.9 803.6 803.2 802.8 802.4 802.0 $$ MML
000 WGUS83 KFGF 040219 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO FALL. NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS... AND NIGHTTIME TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO DIP BELOW FREEZING... RESULTING IN A GRADUAL MELT AND RIVERS CONTINUING TO FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC119-051419- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 30.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 31.2 30.6 29.9 29.2 28.5 27.6 26.8 $$ MNC107-051419- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 31.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.5 31.1 30.5 30.0 29.4 28.9 28.4 $$ MNC027-051419- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.0 15.7 15.3 14.8 14.2 13.8 13.6 $$ MNC027-051418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.0 7.0 $$ MNC107-051418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 18.8 18.4 17.9 17.5 17.1 16.7 16.3 $$ MNC069-051418- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-090410T1800Z/ /HLLM5.2.RS.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.090410T0600Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 10...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 10...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 804.1 803.8 803.4 802.9 802.5 802.1 801.8 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 041542 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO FALL. NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS... AND NIGHTTIME TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO DIP BELOW FREEZING... RESULTING IN A GRADUAL MELT AND RIVERS CONTINUING TO FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC119-060342- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 30.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 30.7 30.1 29.4 28.7 28.0 27.0 26.1 $$ MNC107-060341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 31.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.3 30.8 30.3 29.8 29.3 28.7 28.2 $$ MNC027-060341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.8 FEET, ROAD WEST OF GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.4 14.6 14.2 13.6 13.1 13.2 13.9 $$ MNC027-060341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.4 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.1 6.4 7.0 $$ MNC107-060341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 18.4 17.8 17.2 16.7 16.1 15.6 15.0 $$ MNC069-060341- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-090406T2100Z/ /HLLM5.2.RS.090323T1348Z.090329T1530Z.090406T0900Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.7 801.9 801.1 800.5 799.9 799.7 800.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 050215 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 915 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. .FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ON SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OVER NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. THE SAND HILL RIVER NEAR CLIMAX WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY UNTIL MONDAY. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO FALL ACROSS THE AREA THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS SINCE THE RECENT COLD WEATHER HAS REDUCED MELTING AND RESULTANT INFLOW TO THE RIVERS. KEEP IN MIND THAT ADDITIONAL RISES COULD BEGIN AS SOON AS NEXT WEEKEND ON THE RIVERS IN PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC119-061415- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 915 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...DROPPING BELOW THE MAJOR FOOD STAGE OF 30.0 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - HIGHWAY 220 WEST OF CLIMAX IS UNDER WATER UNTIL THE RIVER LEVEL DROPS BELOW 29.9 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 29.8 29.1 28.5 27.8 27.2 26.5 25.8 $$ MNC107-061414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 31.0 FEET...WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON THE BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.1 30.5 30.0 29.5 29.0 28.5 28.0 $$ MNC027-061414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING IN ABOUT SEVEN DAYS...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RIVER CAUSES THE ROAD UPSTREAM OF THE STEEL BRIDGE TO FLOOD UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL DROPS BELOW 14.9 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.0 14.3 13.8 13.3 13.0 13.3 14.5 $$ MNC027-061414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING IN ABOUT SEVEN DAYS...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.2 6.8 6.4 6.1 5.9 6.4 7.7 $$ MNC107-061414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 17.9 17.3 16.8 16.2 15.7 15.1 14.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 051601 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1101 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ON SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OVER NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. THE SAND HILL RIVER NEAR CLIMAX WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY UNTIL MONDAY. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO FALL ACROSS THE AREA THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS SINCE THE RECENT COLD WEATHER HAS REDUCED MELTING AND RESULTANT INFLOW TO THE RIVERS. KEEP IN MIND THAT ADDITIONAL RISES COULD BEGIN AS SOON AS NEXT WEEKEND ON THE RIVERS IN PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC119-070401- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1101 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 29.0 28.0 26.9 26.0 25.2 24.3 23.6 $$ MNC107-070400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 30.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.6 30.0 29.5 29.0 28.5 28.0 27.8 $$ MNC027-070400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.9 FEET, BOTTOM OF STEEL BRIDGE CAUSES UPSTREAM ROAD TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 14.4 14.0 13.6 13.1 12.8 13.4 15.3 $$ MNC027-070400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.1 6.7 6.3 6.0 6.1 7.0 8.4 $$ MNC107-070400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 17.5 16.9 16.3 15.6 15.0 14.6 14.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 060243 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 943 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. .MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ON SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OVER NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. HOWEVER...IN GENERAL WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO FALL ACROSS THE AREA THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS SINCE THE RECENT COLD WEATHER HAS REDUCED MELTING AND RESULTANT INFLOW TO THE RIVERS. HOWEVER...THE RIVERS IN PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA COULD BEGIN RISING AGAIN AS SOON AS NEXT WEEKEND... DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-071443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 943 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 31.0 FEET...WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.5 30.0 29.4 28.9 28.4 28.0 27.9 $$ MNC119-071442- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 943 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - HIGHWAY 220 WEST OF CLIMAX IS UNDER WATER UNTIL THE RIVER LEVEL DROPS BELOW 29.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 28.5 27.5 26.4 25.6 24.8 23.9 23.4 $$ MNC027-071442- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.RS.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 943 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 14.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING NEXT WEEKEND...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 14.2 13.8 13.4 12.9 13.2 14.5 16.4 $$ MNC027-071442- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 943 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING NEXT WEEKEND...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 6.5 6.1 5.9 6.4 7.7 8.7 $$ MNC107-071442- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 943 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING IN ABOUT SEVEN DAYS...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 16.9 16.3 15.7 15.0 14.6 14.4 15.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 061757 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AND HAWLEY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX .WARMING TEMPERATURES LATER THIS WEEK ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL SNOWMELT. RUNOFF FROM THIS SNOWMELT IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE ANOTHER ROUND OF RISES ON MANY OF THE AREA RIVERS. THIS NEXT ROUND OF RISES WILL FIRST AFFECT THE RED RIVER TRIBUTARIES OVER SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...AND THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-080557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090412T0500Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090412T0500Z.090413T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH FRIDAY (10TH) ...THEN RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 10.4 10.2 10.1 10.0 10.6 12.7 15.0 $$ MNC027-080556- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL THROUGH FRIDAY (10TH)...THEN RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.7 13.4 13.0 12.6 12.9 14.4 17.0 $$ MNC027-080556- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL THROUGH FRIDAY (10TH)...THEN RISE TO NEAR 9.2 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RAILROAD UNDERPASS AT US HWY 10 FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.8 6.4 6.0 5.8 6.5 8.1 9.2 $$ MNC107-080556- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL THROUGH SUNDAY (12TH)...THEN BEGIN A SLOW RISE ONCE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.1 29.5 28.8 28.1 27.7 27.3 28.3 $$ MNC119-080556- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, HWY 220 WEST OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 27.7 26.8 25.7 24.7 23.6 22.5 22.1 $$ MNC107-080556- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-090410T0200Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.090409T1400Z.NR/ 1257 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH SUNDAY (12TH) ...THEN BEGIN A SLOW RISE ONCE AGAIN. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 16.1 15.1 14.1 13.0 12.0 11.5 13.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 070241 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. .RIVERS OVER NORTHWESTERN AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA WILL CONTINUE THEIR RECENT FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...BY THIS WEEKEND TEMPERATURES WILL HAVE BEEN ABOVE FREEZING FOR A LONG ENOUGH AMOUNT OF TIME TO RENEW SNOWMELT AND RESULTANT RUNOFF. AS A RESULT...RIVER LEVELS WILL BEGIN RISING ONCE AGAIN. KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FORECASTS BELOW ARE ONLY FOR A SEVEN DAY PERIOD. THE EVENTUAL CRESTS ARE NOT CAPTURED IN THIS SEVEN DAY FORECAST PERIOD AT THIS TIME. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-081441- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090412T0400Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090412T0400Z.090414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM SATURDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FALL SLOWLY THE NEXT FEW DAYS...THEN BEGIN RISING AGAIN THIS WEEKEND. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY...AND REACH MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 10.4 10.2 10.1 10.2 11.6 13.8 15.5 $$ MNC027-081441- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL SLOWLY THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AND THEN BEGIN ITS SECOND RISE THIS WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 17.0 FEET...SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.5 13.2 12.8 12.7 13.7 15.8 18.4 $$ MNC027-081440- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS SLOW FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THEN BEGIN RISING OVER THE WEEKEND. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 9.0 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT - BANKFULL STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.7 6.3 6.0 6.0 7.4 8.7 9.5 $$ MNC107-081440- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THEN BEGIN RISING AGAIN OVER THE WEEKEND DUE TO RENEWED RUNOFF. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE OCCURS AT AND ABOVE 28.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.8 29.1 28.4 27.9 27.5 27.6 29.4 $$ MNC119-081440- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THEN BEGIN ITS SECOND RISE EARLY NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - HIGHWAY 75 NORTH OF CLIMAX IS UNDERWATER UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 26.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 27.3 26.3 25.2 24.1 23.0 22.1 22.6 $$ MNC107-081440- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE FROM THURSDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. HOWEVER...RUNOFF WILL BEGIN AGAIN BY EARLY NEXT WEEK DUE TO WARMER TEMPERATURES. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE THE MINOR FLOOD STAGE AGAIN BY MONDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 15.6 14.7 13.5 12.5 11.7 12.0 15.0 $$
000 WGUS43 KFGF 071756 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY ...THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON...THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK ...THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN...THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO... THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO...THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH ...THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AND VALLEY CITY .THE DEGREE OF WARMUP IS STILL THE MAIN QUESTION FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF RIVER RISES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS...BUT MANY OF THE EXPECTED PEAKS FOR THESE RIVERS ARE EXPECTED BEYOND THE SEVEN DAY FORECAST PERIOD. A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT WITH MORE DETAILED FLOODING INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - PERSONS IN THE WARNED AREA NEED TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. IF NECESSARY...MOVE TO A HIGHER AND SAFER LOCATION. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC073-072056- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO RECORD SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.9 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ NDC003-072055- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ MNC027-072055- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ MNC107-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.ER.090413T0600Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ MNC069-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0040.090412T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090412T1200Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:46 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 806.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ NDC017-073-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0041.090413T0854Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.ER.090413T0854Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ NDC097-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0042.090413T0928Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.ER.090413T0928Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ NDC099-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090413T0945Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.2.ER.090413T0945Z.090414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.8 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ MNC119-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0044.090413T0700Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.090413T0700Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ NDC099-072055- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.1.ER.090413T1800Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1256 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 2.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 7.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 071836 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF PROCESS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARNEST THIS WEEKEND AS THE WARMER TEMPERATURES RIPEN THE SNOWPACK THE REST OF THE WORK WEEK. THE RUNOFF WILL CAUSE MANY OF THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER TO RESPOND AND RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OR TO A HIGHER FLOOD CATEGORY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-090636- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090412T0645Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090412T0645Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 16 TO 17 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 10.3 10.1 10.0 10.3 12.7 15.0 16.4 $$ MNC027-090636- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 12:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 22 TO 24 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.4 13.2 12.9 13.2 15.2 17.6 20.0 $$ MNC027-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.1 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 10 TO 11 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.6 6.3 6.1 6.8 8.5 9.6 10.1 $$ MNC107-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.ER.090413T0600Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.2 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 11 TO 12 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.5 8.7 10.4 11.2 $$ MNC107-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 31.5 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THE PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 32 TO 34 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 16 TO 19. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACK WATER FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.1 29.6 29.0 28.4 28.2 29.8 31.5 $$ MNC119-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 26.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 19 TO 21 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 16 TO 19. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACK WATER FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, HWY 75 NORTH OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 26.7 25.7 24.9 24.0 23.5 23.8 25.3 $$ MNC069-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.090412T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090412T1200Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:46 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 806.2 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 808 TO 810 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 16 TO 19. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 801.2 801.1 801.1 801.2 802.0 804.0 806.2 $$ MNC107-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.7 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 19 TO 21 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 16 TO 19. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACK WATER FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 15.4 14.4 13.4 12.4 13.2 16.0 18.7 $$ MNC119-090635- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.090413T0700Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.090413T0700Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 136 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.8 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * A PROJECTED CREST RANGE OF 21 TO 23 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 14 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.4 13.9 13.6 13.6 13.9 15.5 18.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 080332 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF PROCESS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARNEST THIS WEEKEND AS THE WARMER TEMPERATURES RIPEN THE SNOWPACK THE REST OF THE WORK WEEK. THE RUNOFF WILL CAUSE MANY OF THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER TO RESPOND AND RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OR TO A HIGHER FLOOD CATEGORY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. NOTE: NO PRECIPITATION HAS BEEN INCLUDED BEYOND 24 HOURS. SHOULD ANY PRECIPITATION OCCUR BEYOND 24 HOURS OR AROUND THE TIME OF THE CREST...COULD RAISE EXPECTED CREST VALUES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-091532- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.ER.090413T0600Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.4 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 11 TO 12 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 7.0 7.0 7.2 7.9 9.5 10.9 11.4 $$ MNC107-091532- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.1 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE 32 TO 34 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 16TH TO 19TH. THIS POINT IS AFFECTED BY BACK WATER FROM THE MAINSTEM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.8 29.3 28.7 28.2 29.0 30.7 32.1 $$ MNC027-091532- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090412T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090412T0600Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 16 TO 17 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 13TH TO 15TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 10.2 10.1 10.0 11.3 13.9 15.9 16.7 $$ MNC027-091532- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 22 TO 24 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 15TH TO 17TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.4 13.3 13.2 14.0 16.5 18.7 21.2 $$ MNC027-091531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 6:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.1 FEET BY APRIL 13TH TO 15TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE 10 TO 11 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 13TH TO 15TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.6 6.4 6.4 7.6 9.1 9.9 10.0 $$ MNC119-091531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE FROM 31 TO 33 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 18TH TO 21ST. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACK WATER FROM THE RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, HWY 75 NORTH OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 26.2 25.3 24.4 23.7 23.4 24.3 26.3 $$ MNC069-091531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.090412T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090412T1200Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 807.1 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE 808 TO 810 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 16TH TO 19TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 801.2 801.1 801.1 801.4 802.8 805.3 807.1 $$ MNC107-091531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.3 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE 19 TO 21 FEET FROM APRIL 16TH TO 19TH. * THIS POINT IS AFFECT FROM BACK WATER FROM THE MAINSTEM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.8 13.8 12.7 12.3 14.4 17.5 19.3 $$ MNC119-091531- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.090413T0800Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.090413T0800Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1032 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET FROM APRIL 15TH TO 17TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.4 14.0 13.7 13.7 14.4 17.0 20.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 081658 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .SNOWMELT RUNOFF WILL ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM THIS WEEKEND AS WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ERODE THE REMAINING SNOWPACK. THIS RUNOFF WILL CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RESPOND AND FLOODING TO INCREASE IN SEVERITY. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-100458- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0730Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.ER.090413T0730Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 11 TO 12 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 6.9 7.0 7.4 8.6 10.3 11.2 11.4 $$ MNC107-100457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 TO 34 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.7 29.3 28.9 28.7 29.8 31.4 32.4 $$ MNC027-100457- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090412T0834Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090412T0834Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO TO BETWEEN 16 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 10.3 10.1 10.3 12.4 14.9 16.5 16.7 $$ MNC027-100457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 TO 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.2 13.1 13.4 14.8 17.5 19.7 21.9 $$ MNC027-100457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10 TO 11 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.6 6.4 6.7 8.4 9.5 10.1 10.2 $$ MNC119-100457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 31 TO 33 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, HWY 75 NORTH OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.7 24.9 24.0 23.5 23.7 25.0 26.9 $$ MNC069-100457- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.090412T1330Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090412T1330Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 808 AND 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 801.3 801.2 801.3 801.9 803.9 806.2 807.6 $$ MNC107-100457- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 19 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.7 13.5 12.5 12.9 15.7 18.4 19.7 $$ MNC119-100457- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.090413T0700Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.090413T0700Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.3 13.9 13.8 14.0 15.5 18.8 20.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 090330 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY .SNOWMELT RUNOFF WILL ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM THIS WEEKEND AS WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ERODE THE REMAINING SNOWPACK. THIS RUNOFF WILL CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RESPOND AND FLOODING TO INCREASE IN SEVERITY. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-101530- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090412T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090412T0300Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM SATURDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 16 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.1 11.1 11.7 14.0 16.0 16.7 16.3 $$ MNC027-101530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 22 TO 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 14.1 14.2 14.9 16.9 19.1 21.3 22.7 $$ MNC027-101530- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.2 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 10 TO 11 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.1 7.2 7.8 9.1 9.9 10.2 10.2 $$ MNC069-101529- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.090409T0305Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090409T0110Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 802.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 807.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 808 TO 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.2 802.3 802.5 803.6 805.6 807.2 807.9 $$ MNC107-101529- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 19 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 15.1 14.3 13.9 13.9 16.6 19.1 19.8 $$ MNC119-101529- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.090412T2200Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.090412T2200Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.6 14.4 14.4 15.1 17.4 19.9 21.4 $$ MNC089-100430- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-090410T0430Z/ /ALVM5.1.ER.090409T0015Z.090409T0600Z.090409T1630Z.NO/ 1030 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 106.0 FEET, STORM SEWER FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 106.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE (MINOR). @ 806.24 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 105.7 105.2 105.3 105.5 105.7 105.7 105.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 091650 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER HAVE SHOWN SOME SMALL INCREASES FROM SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. WITH OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING...RIVER RISES HAVE SLOWED DOWN. THE SAME WILL LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN TODAY AND TONIGHT AS FORECASTED TEMPERATURES ARE SIMILAR. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOW PACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY THE NORTHERN TIER OF COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS HAVE A SIGNIFICANT SNOWPACK. THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO SEE A SHRINKING SNOWPACK WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-110450- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0130Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090413T0130Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 11 TO 12 FEET BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 7.5 8.0 9.1 10.6 11.3 11.3 10.8 $$ MNC107-110450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 TO 34 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.5 30.8 31.2 31.8 32.6 32.9 33.0 $$ MNC119-110449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 31 TO 33 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.8 25.7 25.8 26.2 27.7 28.9 30.8 $$ MNC027-110449- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090411T2100Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090411T2100Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 16 TO 17 FEET BY TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.3 11.5 13.3 15.4 16.6 16.6 15.8 $$ MNC027-110449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 22 TO 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 14.9 16.0 17.6 19.2 20.8 22.4 23.0 $$ MNC027-110449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10 TO 11 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.3 7.8 8.7 9.7 10.1 10.2 10.0 $$ MNC107-110449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 19 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 16.5 17.0 18.0 19.0 19.8 20.3 20.4 $$ MNC069-110449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 802.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 808 TO 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.2 803.7 804.9 806.2 807.5 808.4 809.0 $$ MNC119-110449- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.090409T1617Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 16.1 16.5 17.1 18.6 20.5 21.8 22.3 $$ MNC089-110449- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.1.SM.090409T0015Z.090413T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 107 TO 108 FEET BY MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 107.0 107.1 107.3 107.5 107.5 107.2 106.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 100048 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER HAVE SHOWN SOME SMALL INCREASES FROM SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. WITH OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING...RIVER RISES HAVE SLOWED DOWN. THE SAME WILL LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN TONIGHT AS FORECAST TEMPERATURES ARE SIMILAR. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOW PACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY THE NORTHERN TIER OF COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS HAVE A SIGNIFICANT SNOWPACK. THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO SEE A SHRINKING SNOWPACK WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-111248- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090413T0000Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 11 AND 12 FEET BY APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 7.9 8.7 10.0 11.0 11.2 10.8 10.2 $$ MNC107-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 TO 34 FEET BY APRIL 16TH AND 19TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.6 30.9 31.4 32.2 32.7 32.9 33.0 $$ MNC119-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 31 AND 33 FEET BY APRIL 18TH AND 21ST. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.8 25.7 25.9 27.0 28.2 29.8 31.0 $$ MNC027-111247- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.090410T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090410T2000Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO BETWEEN 16 AND 17 FEET BY APRIL 13TH AND 15TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.2 13.2 14.8 16.3 16.6 16.0 15.4 $$ MNC027-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY APRIL 15TH AND 17TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.7 17.0 18.5 20.1 21.7 22.8 22.9 $$ MNC027-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10 AND 11 FEET BY APRIL 13TH AND 15TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.6 8.3 9.3 9.9 10.1 9.7 9.3 $$ MNC107-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 19 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 16TH TO 19TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 17.0 17.7 18.6 19.4 20.0 20.3 20.3 $$ MNC069-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 803.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 808 TO 810 FEET BY APRIL 16TH AND 18TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS. LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.5 804.2 805.6 806.9 808.0 808.6 808.9 $$ MNC119-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 15TH TO 17TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 16.3 16.7 17.6 19.6 21.2 22.1 22.3 $$ MNC089-111247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.1.SM.090409T0015Z.090413T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 748 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 107 TO 108 FEET BY APRIL 13TH TO 15TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 107.1 107.1 107.3 107.4 107.3 106.9 106.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 101632 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS TONIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOWPACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS STILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT SNOW. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-120432- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090412T1630Z-090417T1500Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090412T1630Z.090414T0600Z.090417T0300Z.NO/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 17...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY APRIL 17...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 11 AND 12 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 8.3 9.7 10.9 11.3 11.1 10.5 9.7 $$ MNC107-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 AND 34 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.9 31.4 32.0 32.5 32.9 33.0 32.9 $$ MNC119-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 31 AND 33 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.8 26.0 27.0 28.3 30.0 31.8 32.6 $$ MNC027-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 16 AND 17 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 13.6 14.9 16.2 16.7 16.2 15.4 14.5 $$ MNC027-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 17.6 19.2 20.6 21.8 22.8 22.9 22.3 $$ MNC027-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10 AND 11 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 8.6 9.4 10.0 9.9 9.5 9.1 8.8 $$ MNC107-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 19 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 17.1 18.0 19.1 20.0 20.6 20.7 20.6 $$ MNC069-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 808 AND 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 804.8 805.8 806.9 807.9 808.6 808.9 808.9 $$ MNC119-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.4 16.2 18.4 20.6 22.0 22.5 22.2 $$ MNC089-120431- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.1.SM.090409T0015Z.090414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1132 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 107 AND 108 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 107.1 107.2 107.4 107.4 107.0 106.6 106.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 110206 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOWPACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS STILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT SNOW. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-121406- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090412T2024Z-090417T1600Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090412T2024Z.090414T1200Z.090417T0400Z.NO/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 17...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY APRIL 17...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 11 AND 12 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 8.3 10.3 11.1 11.3 10.9 10.2 9.3 $$ MNC107-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 AND 34 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.1 31.7 32.3 32.7 32.9 32.9 32.8 $$ MNC119-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 31 AND 33 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.7 26.3 27.5 29.0 30.9 32.2 32.6 $$ MNC027-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 16 AND 17 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 14.3 15.6 16.6 16.6 15.8 15.0 14.1 $$ MNC027-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 17.9 19.5 21.0 22.2 23.0 22.7 21.8 $$ MNC027-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10 AND 11 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.0 9.7 10.0 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.6 $$ MNC107-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 19 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 16.6 18.1 19.4 20.2 20.6 20.7 20.4 $$ MNC069-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 808 AND 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.2 806.3 807.5 808.3 808.8 809.0 808.6 $$ MNC119-121405- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.3 16.9 19.6 21.4 22.4 22.5 21.7 $$ MNC089-121405- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-090418T0600Z/ /ALVM5.1.SM.090409T0015Z.090414T0000Z.090417T1800Z.NO/ 906 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 18...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 18...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 107 AND 108 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 107.2 107.3 107.5 107.2 106.8 106.4 105.9 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 111518 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOWPACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS STILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT SNOW. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-130318- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T0200Z-090417T0900Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090413T0200Z.090414T1200Z.090416T2100Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM SUNDAY EVENING TO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 11 AND 12 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 9.1 10.5 11.0 10.9 10.2 9.4 8.5 $$ MNC107-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 TO 34 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.3 32.1 32.5 32.8 33.0 32.9 32.6 $$ MNC119-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 31 TO 33 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 26.1 27.1 28.3 30.6 32.2 32.7 32.6 $$ MNC027-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 16 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 14.8 16.1 16.6 16.2 15.4 14.5 13.8 $$ MNC027-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 22 TO 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.0 20.8 21.9 22.8 23.0 22.3 21.3 $$ MNC027-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 10 TO 11 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.4 10.0 9.9 9.5 9.1 8.7 8.3 $$ MNC107-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 19 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 16.9 18.5 19.8 20.4 20.5 20.4 20.1 $$ MNC069-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 808 TO 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.8 807.0 808.0 808.7 809.0 808.7 808.1 $$ MNC119-130317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.6 16.6 20.0 21.6 22.4 22.4 21.8 $$ MNC089-130317- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-090418T1200Z/ /ALVM5.1.SM.090409T0015Z.090413T1200Z.090418T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 18...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 18...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 808 TO 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 107.1 107.3 107.2 106.9 106.6 106.3 105.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 120129 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOWPACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS STILL HAVE SNOW. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-131329- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090413T1630Z-090417T2100Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090413T1630Z.090415T0000Z.090417T0900Z.NO/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM MONDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 11 AND 12 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 8.7 10.4 11.0 10.9 10.3 9.4 8.5 $$ MNC107-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 TO 34 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.3 32.3 32.7 32.9 33.0 32.9 32.6 $$ MNC119-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 31 TO 33 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 26.0 27.3 29.2 31.3 32.5 32.7 32.5 $$ MNC027-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 16 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 16.4 16.5 15.8 14.9 14.1 13.4 $$ MNC027-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 22 TO 24 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.5 21.1 22.3 23.0 22.8 22.0 20.7 $$ MNC027-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 10 TO 11 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 9.4 10.0 9.9 9.5 9.0 8.6 8.3 $$ MNC107-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 19 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 15.1 16.4 18.5 19.9 20.5 20.4 20.0 $$ MNC069-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 805.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 808 TO 810 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.5 807.6 808.4 808.9 808.9 808.5 807.6 $$ MNC119-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.9 17.5 20.7 22.2 22.5 22.1 21.4 $$ MNC089-131328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-090418T1200Z/ /ALVM5.1.SM.090409T0015Z.090414T0600Z.090418T0000Z.NO/ 829 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 18...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 106.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 107 TO 108 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 106.7 107.1 107.1 106.8 106.4 106.0 105.4 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 121609 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH MUCH OF THE WEEK AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES MUCH OF THE SNOWPACK IS GONE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. ONLY COUNTIES ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND THE CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTY AREAS STILL HAVE SNOW. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY MONDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED AT THIS TIME DUE TO LIMITED PRECIPITATION IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE PRIMARILY DUE TO SNOW MELT. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-140409- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0039.090415T0300Z-090418T1200Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.090415T0300Z.090416T0600Z.090418T0000Z.NO/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10 AND 11 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 8.1 9.4 10.2 10.5 10.3 9.6 8.9 $$ MNC107-140408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 31.2 31.6 31.8 31.9 32.0 31.9 31.9 $$ MNC119-140408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18 AND 20 FEET BY APRIL 17 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ON NORTH END OF TOWN IS THREATENED. SEVERAL HOMES ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOWN THREATENED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 26.5 27.7 29.6 31.3 32.0 31.9 31.6 $$ MNC027-140408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20 AND 22 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.8 20.6 20.9 20.5 19.6 18.7 17.8 $$ MNC027-140408- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090419T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090418T1200Z.NR/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER APPEARS TO HAVE CRESTED AND WILL CONTINUE FALLING OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RAILROAD UNDERPASS AT US HWY 10 FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 8.5 8.3 8.1 7.8 7.4 7.0 6.6 $$ MNC069-140408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 805.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 807 AND 809 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.6 807.3 807.9 808.0 807.7 807.2 806.4 $$ MNC027-140408- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090419T0900Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T1200Z.090418T2100Z.NO/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 AND 15 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 14.6 14.5 14.1 13.4 12.8 12.2 11.7 $$ MNC107-140408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18 AND 20 FEET BY APRIL 17 TO 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THIS LOCATION IS AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WHICH WILL PROLONG HIGH RIVER LEVELS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 15.0 16.3 17.5 18.5 19.0 19.0 18.9 $$ MNC119-140408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 14.7 17.1 19.3 19.9 19.8 19.1 17.9 $$ G2/BH
000 WGUS83 KFGF 130300 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .RUNOFF DUE TO SNOWMELT HAS DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA AS RECENT WARM WEATHER HAS MELTED THE MAJORITY OF THE REMAINING SNOWPACK. AS A RESULT...RIVER LEVELS AT SEVERAL FORECAST POINTS ARE FALLING. LIGHT RAIN WILL MOVE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA TONIGHT INTO TOMORROW MORNING... BUT ACCUMULATIONS WILL GENERALLY BE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH...RESULTING IN MINIMAL CHANGES TO AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS. THE FLOOD WARNING FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER AT TWIN VALLEY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE STILL EXPECTED AT FORECAST POINTS NEAREST THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. THESE INCLUDE THE BUFFALO RIVER AT DILWORTH... THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM...THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY...THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX...THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON...AND THE TWO RIVERS RIVER AT HALLOCK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC119-141500- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.2 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.3 26.5 29.1 30.1 30.1 30.2 30.1 $$ MNC027-141459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.9 20.3 20.4 20.0 19.2 18.4 17.5 $$ MNC027-141459- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090417T1200Z.NR/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 8.2 8.0 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.5 6.2 $$ MNC107-130330- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-090418T1200Z/ /TWVM5.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND ACTION STAGE...RISING SLIGHTLY TO 8.5 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. * THIS IS THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS EVENT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.0 FEET, FORECAST SERVICE STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 7.1 7.7 8.2 8.5 8.5 8.3 8.1 $$ MNC107-141459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 31.2 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.5 30.8 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.2 31.1 $$ MNC069-141459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 805.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 808.0 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.8 807.4 807.9 808.0 807.4 806.7 805.9 $$ MNC027-141459- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090419T0600Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0600Z.090418T1800Z.NO/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.2 FEET, ROAD TO ACCESS GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 14.0 13.7 13.3 12.8 12.3 11.9 11.4 $$ MNC107-141459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.5 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.1 14.6 15.9 16.8 17.4 17.5 17.5 $$ MNC119-141459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.9 16.2 19.1 20.0 19.5 18.6 17.4 $$
000
WGUS83 KFGF 131616
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...
THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...
THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY
THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY
THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY
THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY
THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY
THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY
THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY
.NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA HAS RECEIVED GENERAL RAINFALL
AMOUNTS OF ABOUT ONE QUARTER INCH OVERNIGHT. THESE RELATIVELY LOW
AMOUNTS...COMBINED WITH LACK OF EXISTING RUNOFF...WILL MEAN ONLY
SMALL RISES IN RIVER LEVELS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED
MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE
UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND
RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY
PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN...
- DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS
- CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING.
- PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER
LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION
ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS
THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR
THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE.
THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN
QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
&&
MNC107-150416-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...BACKWATER EFFECTS WILL BE PRESENT. A CREST NEAR 31 FEET
IS EXPECTED LATE THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON
BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
WILD RICE RIVER
HENDRUM 30.4 30.7 30.9 31.1 31.1 31.1 30.9
$$
MNC119-150416-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.4 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...BACKWATER EFFECTS ARE LIKELY HERE. A CREST BETWEEN 28.5
AND 29.5 FEET IS EXPECTED LATE THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
SANDHILL RIVER
CLIMAX 25.5 27.2 28.7 29.0 29.0 28.5 28.0
$$
MNC069-150415-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.6 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST AROUND 808 FEET ON APRIL 15
OR APRIL 16.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS
AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
TWO RIVERS RIVER
HALLOCK 807.0 807.7 807.9 807.8 807.1 806.3 805.3
$$
MNC027-150415-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090419T0600Z/
/SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090418T1800Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN.
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY WEEKEND.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS TO
OCCUR.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
S. BUFFALO RIVER
SABIN 13.4 13.2 12.9 12.5 12.1 11.8 11.4
$$
MNC027-150415-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER SHOULD CREST AROUND 20 FEET OVER THE NEXT
24 TO 48 HOURS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
BUFFALO RIVER
DILWORTH 19.7 19.6 19.2 18.7 18.0 17.3 16.5
$$
MNC027-150415-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090417T1800Z/
/HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090417T0600Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY
THE END OF THE WEEK.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN
TO FLOOD.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
BUFFALO RIVER
HAWLEY 7.8 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.7 6.4 6.2
$$
MNC107-150415-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST BETWEEN 17 AND 18 FEET ON
APRIL 18 OR APRIL 19.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
MARSH RIVER
SHELLY 14.1 14.9 15.9 16.7 17.2 17.4 17.2
$$
MNC119-150415-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 16 FEET LATE
THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS
ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED LAKE RIVER
CROOKSTON 13.7 14.7 15.7 16.2 16.1 15.5 15.0
$$
WJB000 WGUS83 KFGF 140137 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .RUNOFF DUE TO SNOWMELT HAS DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA AS RECENT WARM WEATHER HAS MELTED THE MAJORITY IF NOT ALL OF THE REMAINING SNOWPACK. AS A RESULT...RIVER LEVELS AT SEVERAL FORECAST POINTS ARE FALLING. LIGHT RAIN WILL MOVE ACROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA TONIGHT...BUT ACCUMULATIONS WILL GENERALLY BE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH... RESULTING IN MINIMAL CHANGES TO AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE STILL EXPECTED AT FORECAST POINTS NEAREST THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. THESE INCLUDE THE BUFFALO RIVER AT DILWORTH... THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM...THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY...THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX...THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON...AND THE TWO RIVERS RIVER AT HALLOCK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-151337- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 31 FEET BY LATE THIS WEEK. * THE SITE IS BEING AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.8 30.2 30.7 30.9 31.0 30.9 30.7 $$ MNC119-151336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 28.5 AND 29.5 FEET BY LATE THIS WEEK. * THE SITE IS BEING AFFECTED BY BACKWATER FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, HWY 220 WEST OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.8 27.9 29.0 29.1 28.8 28.3 27.7 $$ MNC069-151336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 808 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO APRIL 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.5 807.9 807.9 807.4 806.6 805.8 804.9 $$ MNC027-151336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090419T0600Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090418T1800Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS TO OCCUR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 13.3 13.0 12.7 12.3 11.9 11.6 11.2 $$ MNC027-151336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.6 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.6 19.2 18.7 18.1 17.3 16.6 15.8 $$ MNC027-151336- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090417T1200Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.7 7.4 7.1 6.8 6.5 6.3 6.0 $$ MNC107-151336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 17 AND 18 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO APRIL 19. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.2 15.3 16.3 17.0 17.4 17.3 17.1 $$ MNC119-151336- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-090421T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090409T1000Z.090417T1200Z.090420T1200Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 20...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 20...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO AROUND 16 FEET BY LATE THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.7 15.0 15.9 15.9 15.6 15.2 14.8 $$ ROGERS
970 WGUS83 KFGF 141538 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH ARE STILL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...BUT MOST IF NOT ALL WILL RECEDE DURING THIS WEEK. PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK INTO THIS WEEKEND MAY CHANGE THE SITUATION SOMEWHAT. AT THIS POINT THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION...WITH AMOUNTS OF UP TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND WESTERN MINNESOTA. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS WEATHER SYSTEM CLOSELY AND PRECIPITATION FORECASTS WILL BE FACTORED INTO RIVER STAGE PREDICTIONS AS THE EVENT APPROACHES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-160337- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.3 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.3 30.3 30.1 29.9 $$ MNC119-160336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, HWY 220 WEST OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.7 26.5 26.8 26.2 25.5 24.9 24.1 $$ MNC069-160336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809 FEET ON APRIL 16 OR 17. TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM OF LAKE BRONSON ARE STILL RISING AT THIS TIME. THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 808.0 FEET, PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT 175 BRIDGE, DIKE PATROLS ARE ON 24 HOURS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.2 808.8 808.8 808.3 807.6 806.9 806.2 $$ MNC027-160336- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090418T0600Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T1800Z.NO/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, FLOODING ON ROAD CUT AT OLD MEANDER SCAR EAST OF GAGE BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.8 12.5 12.1 11.7 11.3 10.9 10.6 $$ MNC027-160336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 17 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 18.7 17.9 17.2 16.5 15.8 15.1 14.4 $$ MNC027-160336- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090417T0600Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090416T1800Z.NR/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.5 7.1 6.8 6.5 6.2 6.0 5.8 $$ MNC107-160336- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1037 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 13.8 14.2 14.6 14.9 14.9 14.8 14.6 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 150101 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS MAY BEGIN TO SLOWLY RECEDE...THEY WILL CONTINUE TO BE NEAR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK. FORECAST PRECIPITATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON RIVER LEVELS WITH PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS UP TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-161301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, WATER LEVELS REACH LOW STEEL ON BOTTOM OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 25 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.3 29.2 29.1 29.2 29.1 29.1 29.1 $$ MNC119-161301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.8 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, HWY 75 NORTH OF CLIMAX IS CLOSED AND UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 25.7 26.7 26.6 26.0 25.4 24.7 24.0 $$ MNC069-161300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090417T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 808.8 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.1 808.7 808.8 808.3 807.6 806.8 805.8 $$ MNC027-161300- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090417T1800Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T0600Z.NO/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, FLOODING ON ROAD CUT AT OLD MEANDER SCAR EAST OF GAGE BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.5 12.1 11.7 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.5 $$ MNC027-161300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 18.2 17.3 16.5 15.7 15.0 14.3 13.8 $$ MNC027-161300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090417T0600Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090416T1800Z.NR/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.3 6.9 6.6 6.3 6.1 5.9 5.7 $$ MNC107-161300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.SM.090323T0633Z.090326T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 801 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.0 14.4 14.8 14.9 14.9 14.7 14.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 151654 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS ARE SLOWLY RECEDING...THEY WILL CONTINUE TO BE NEAR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK. FORECAST PRECIPITATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON RIVER LEVELS WITH PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS UP TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-170454- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.5 29.4 29.4 29.3 29.3 29.3 29.2 $$ MNC069-170453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST BETWEEN 808 AND 809 FEET AND WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY INTO THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.4 808.7 808.7 808.4 807.8 806.9 806.0 $$ MNC027-170453- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090417T1200Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T0000Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, FLOODING ON ROAD CUT AT OLD MEANDER SCAR EAST OF GAGE BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.2 11.8 11.5 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.4 $$ MNC027-170453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 17.7 16.9 16.1 15.3 14.7 14.0 13.6 $$ MNC027-170453- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090417T1200Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, PARTS OF HAWLEY CITY PARK BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.3 7.0 6.7 6.5 6.2 6.0 5.8 $$ MNC119-170453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.7 24.5 24.3 24.1 24.0 23.8 23.6 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 160131 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY. .MOST RIVERS HAVE CRESTED AND BEGUN FALLING OVER NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA...ALTHOUGH MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE FOR DAYS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THE EXCEPTION IS THE TWO RIVERS RIVER AT HALLOCK...WHICH WILL CONTINUE RISING AND CREST NEAR 808.8 FEET BY FRIDAY NIGHT. THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM WILL BE ONE OF THE SLOWEST TO FALL...ONLY AROUND ONE TENTH OF A FOOT PER DAY...DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-171331- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL...AROUND ONE TENTH OF A FOOT PER DAY...LARGELY DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - BANKS CONTINUE TO OVERFLOW UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 29.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.5 29.4 29.4 29.3 29.3 29.2 29.1 $$ MNC069-171330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING...WITH A CREST NEAR 808.8 FEET BY FRIDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 808.0 FEET...PUMPING OF STORM SEWERS BEGINS AT THE HIGHWAY 175 BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.6 808.7 808.6 808.1 807.3 806.5 805.6 $$ MNC027-171200- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090417T1200Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T0000Z.NO/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY EVENING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 12.0 11.7 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.3 $$ MNC027-171330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 17.0 FEET...SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 17.3 16.5 15.7 15.0 14.3 13.8 13.3 $$ MNC027-171330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090417T1200Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.1 6.9 6.6 6.4 6.2 5.9 5.7 $$ MNC119-171330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE GOLF COURSE REMAINS INUNDATED UNTIL THE RIVER DROPS BELOW 15.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.6 24.4 24.2 24.0 23.8 23.6 23.4 $$ SCHULTZ
000 WGUS83 KFGF 161552 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .FLOODING CONTINUES ON MANY OF THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. RIVER LEVELS ARE FALLING WITH THE CREST HAVING OCCURRED IN MANY LOCATIONS. THE EXCEPTIONS ARE ON THE SHEYENNE...MAPLE AND PEMBINA RIVERS WHERE UPSTREAM INFLOW CONTINUES TO INCREASE OR REMAIN STEADY. POINTS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SEE RECORD WATER LEVELS AS HIGH RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM WILL ALLOW THE RIVER LEVEL AT VALLEY CITY TO SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 20 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. AT LISBON THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST TODAY AND THEN VERY SLOWLY BEGIN TO RECEDE. BREAKOUT FLOWS IN THE KINDRED AREA WILL CONTINUE AND MAY INCREASE AS THE LISBON CREST APPROACHES IN THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-180352- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.1 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090416T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 21.2 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.9 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.8 22.4 22.1 21.8 21.4 21.1 20.8 $$ NDC003-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090416T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 20 FEET BY SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.2 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 22.4 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC077-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. BRIDGE NEAR GAGE IS FLOODED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 17.5 16.8 15.9 14.9 13.8 12.7 12.1 $$ NDC099-180351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T2100Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090421T0900Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.4 14.6 13.7 12.7 11.9 11.2 10.7 $$ NDC067-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090416T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.5 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090416T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 15 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.1 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 14.9 $$ MNC107-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.2 29.0 28.8 28.6 28.4 28.2 28.0 $$ MNC069-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 807.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN START TO RECEDE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.5 807.3 806.9 806.2 805.4 804.5 803.3 $$ NDC017-073-180351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090422T1200Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.2 11.7 11.1 10.6 10.1 9.5 9.0 $$ NDC017-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.0 FEET BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 908.9 909.0 908.8 908.5 908.3 907.9 $$ MNC027-171200- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090417T1200Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. VERY MINOR FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.9 11.5 11.2 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.2 $$ MNC027-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 15 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.7 16.0 15.2 14.6 14.0 13.4 12.9 $$ MNC027-180351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T1800Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090418T0600Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.1 6.9 6.7 6.4 6.2 6.1 6.0 $$ MNC119-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 23 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.2 23.9 23.6 23.2 22.9 22.6 22.2 $$ NDC097-180234- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T0234Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090417T1434Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...THE CITY PARK IN HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 10.3 7.9 6.0 5.1 4.6 4.3 4.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 170120 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY. .MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE FOR DAYS ON SOME RIVERS IN NORTHWESTERN AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA. HOWEVER... THE SPRING SNOW MELT CYCLE HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED...SO WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE FALLING. IN FACT...THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-181320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - BANKS CONTINUE TO OVERFLOW UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 29.0 FEET. THE WATER LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW THAT POINT ON FRIDAY NIGHT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.1 28.9 28.7 28.5 28.3 28.1 27.8 $$ MNC069-181319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY THROUGH FRIDAY AND THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE HALLOCK CITY PARK FLOODS UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL DROPS BELOW 803.0 FEET...WHICH WILL NOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL THE MIDDLE OR LATTER PART OF NEXT WEEK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.2 806.9 806.3 805.5 804.7 803.5 802.5 $$ MNC027-171424- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090417T1424Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T0224Z.NO/ 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * THIS RIVER LOCATION IS EXPERIENCING MINOR FLOODING NOW... BUT IS FORECAST TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.6 11.3 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.3 10.1 $$ MNC027-181319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT - SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 17.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.2 15.5 14.7 14.2 13.9 13.3 12.7 $$ MNC027-181200- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T1200Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090418T0000Z.NR/ 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.0 6.8 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.0 5.9 $$ MNC119-181319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 820 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. HOWEVER...MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE GOLF COURSE REMAINS INUNDATED WITH WATER UNTIL THE RIVER DROPS BELOW 15.0 FEET. THAT IS NOT EXPECTED TO OCCUR FOR SOME TIME. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.1 23.8 23.5 23.2 22.8 22.5 22.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 171548 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1048 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RECEDE AS THE SPRING SNOW MELT CYCLE IS FINISHED. MINOR AND MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE AT SOME LOCATIONS...SUCH AS HALLOCK AND DILWORTH...FOR DAYS TO COME. THE BUFFALO RIVER AT HAWLEY SHOULD DIP BELOW FLOOD STAGE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC107-190348- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1048 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.0 28.7 28.5 28.2 28.0 27.8 27.6 $$ MNC069-190347- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1500Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0300Z.NO/ 1048 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.9 806.4 805.5 804.7 803.7 802.6 801.7 $$ MNC027-190347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1048 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.8 15.1 14.5 13.9 13.3 12.8 12.4 $$ MNC027-190347- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090419T0600Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090418T1800Z.NR/ 1048 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.1 $$ MNC119-190347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1048 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.1 23.8 23.5 23.2 22.9 22.6 22.2 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 180100 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 800 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO FALL. LOW PRESSURE IS CURRENTLY MOVING ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS...HOWEVER ANY ASSOCIATED PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN SOUTH OF THE AREA AND HAVE NO IMPACT ON RIVERS IN THIS AREA. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-191300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 28.8 28.6 28.4 28.1 27.9 27.7 27.5 $$ MNC069-191259- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1500Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0300Z.NO/ 800 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 805.9 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.7 805.9 805.1 804.3 803.1 802.1 801.2 $$ MNC027-191259- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.8 FEET, ROAD WEST OF GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.5 14.7 14.0 13.5 13.1 12.7 12.2 $$ MNC027-181800- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T1800Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090418T0600Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.0 $$ MNC119-191259- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 800 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 23.8 23.5 23.2 22.9 22.6 22.3 22.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 181512 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1012 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT MANY SITES ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES. THE RIVER STAGES CONTINUE TO FALL. ALTHOUGH SOME LIGHT RAIN MAY FALL ACROSS PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA TODAY...THERE WILL BE LITTLE ACCUMULATION AND THEREFORE NO IMPACT ON THE RIVER LEVELS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC107-200312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 28.8 28.6 28.3 28.0 27.7 27.4 27.1 $$ MNC069-200311- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 1012 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 806.1 805.3 804.4 803.3 802.3 801.3 800.4 $$ MNC027-200311- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.8 FEET, ROAD WEST OF GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 15.0 14.3 13.8 13.3 12.9 12.5 12.0 $$ MNC027-200311- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090420T1200Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090420T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 $$ MNC119-200311- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1012 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 23.4 22.9 22.5 22.0 21.6 21.1 20.6 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 190057 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 757 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .ALL RIVERS ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. HENDRUM WILL SLOWLY FALL FROM BACKWATER AFFECTS FROM THE RED RIVER. OTHERWISE...EXPECT A SLOW FALL FROM ALL SITES INTO NEXT WEEK AS WATER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RECEED. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-201257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.2.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 757 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.6 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 28.8 28.5 28.2 27.9 27.6 27.4 27.1 $$ MNC069-201256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 757 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.7 804.8 803.9 802.8 801.8 800.8 800.0 $$ MNC027-201256- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090426T0300Z/ /DILM5.1.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090425T1500Z.NO/ 757 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 25...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 25...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.9 FEET, BOTTOM OF STEEL BRIDGE CAUSES UPSTREAM ROAD TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 14.6 14.0 13.6 13.2 12.9 12.4 11.8 $$ MNC027-191800- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090419T1800Z/ /HWYM5.1.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090419T0600Z.NO/ 757 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FLUCTUATE AROUND 7 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.5 $$ MNC119-201256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.1.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 757 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.9 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 23.2 22.7 22.2 21.7 21.2 20.8 20.2 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191502 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY .SCATTERED SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE OVER NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THIS AFTERNOON WITH DRY DAYS EXPECTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC107-210302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THIS WEEK DROPPING BELOW 27 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 28.4 28.1 27.8 27.4 27.1 26.8 26.5 $$ MNC069-210301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T0400Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090423T1600Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 806.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 807.0 FEET, STORM SEWER VALVES AT 175 BRIDGE, YONGRENS, 4TH STREET SOUTH AND THE CEMETERY ARE CLOSED AND PORTABLE PUMPS ARE SET UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.0 804.1 803.1 802.2 801.2 800.3 799.5 $$ MNC027-210301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090426T0600Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090425T1800Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 26...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 26...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY NEXT WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.9 FEET, BOTTOM OF STEEL BRIDGE CAUSES UPSTREAM ROAD TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 14.2 13.7 13.3 12.9 12.5 12.1 11.7 $$ MNC119-210301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090425T1800Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090425T1200Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY NEXT WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 22.8 22.2 21.7 21.1 20.6 20.0 19.4 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201512 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1012 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK THE WILD RICE RIVER NEAR HENDRUM .PRECIPITATION WILL BE SCARCE THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH CONTINUE THEIR RECESSION. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC107-220312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 28.0 27.6 27.1 26.7 26.3 26.0 25.6 $$ MNC027-220311- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090425T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T1200Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.9 FEET, BOTTOM OF STEEL BRIDGE CAUSES UPSTREAM ROAD TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.6 13.0 12.4 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.6 $$ MNC119-220311- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090424T2100Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090424T1500Z.NO/ 1012 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 22.0 21.4 20.7 20.1 19.4 18.8 18.1 $$ MNC069-220311- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1500Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0300Z.NO/ 1012 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * THE RIVER WILL FALL SLOWLY TO BELOW 802 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 804.3 803.4 802.5 801.7 800.9 800.2 799.4 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 210120 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 820 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION FELL OVER THE AREA IN THE PAST WEEK SO RIVER LEVELS HAVE CONTINUED TO DECREASE. NO PRECIPITATION IS FORECAST UNTIL THURSDAY NIGHT SO RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE THEIR DECLINE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-221320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 820 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO UNDER 26 FEET ON SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 27.9 27.4 27.0 26.6 26.1 25.7 25.2 $$ MNC027-221319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T2100Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0900Z.NR/ 820 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.9 FEET, BOTTOM OF STEEL BRIDGE CAUSES UPSTREAM ROAD TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 13.3 12.8 12.2 11.7 11.2 10.8 10.4 $$ MNC119-221319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090424T2100Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090424T1500Z.NO/ 820 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 21.7 21.0 20.4 19.7 19.1 18.4 17.7 $$ MNC069-221319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1600Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0400Z.NO/ 820 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.9 803.1 802.2 801.2 800.4 799.8 799.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 211440 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 940 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... .MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES FOR THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. ALTHOUGH SOME ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA THIS AFTERNOON...VERY LITTLE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED AND ANY RAIN THAT DOES FALL WILL HAVE VERY LITTLE EFFECT ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES. LIGHT RAIN IS ALSO EXPECTED THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC107-230240- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 940 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 27.7 27.2 26.8 26.3 25.9 25.4 25.0 $$ MNC027-230239- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T1800Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0600Z.NR/ 940 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 12.9 12.4 11.8 11.4 10.9 10.5 10.0 $$ MNC119-230239- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090424T1800Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090424T1200Z.NO/ 940 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 21.3 20.6 20.0 19.3 18.6 18.0 17.2 $$ MNC069-230239- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0000Z.NO/ 940 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. * THERE IS CURRENTLY A PROBLEM WITH THE GAGE AND THE PROBLEM IS BEING FIXED. CURRENT TRENDS SHOW THE STAGE SHOULD BE AROUND 805 FT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.6 802.6 801.4 800.6 800.0 799.3 798.8 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 220051 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 751 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY .MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON SEVERAL MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN DRY UNTIL A STORM SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION AFFECTS THE REGION LATE THURSDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-231251- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T1500Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0300Z.NR/ 751 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 12.6 12.1 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.1 9.8 $$ MNC107-231250- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 751 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 27.5 27.0 26.6 26.1 25.6 25.2 24.7 $$ MNC119-231250- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090424T1500Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090424T0900Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 21.0 20.3 19.6 18.9 18.2 17.6 16.9 $$ MNC069-231250- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T0800Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090423T2000Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:12 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 804.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 805.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM SEWERS START BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.9 801.8 800.8 800.2 799.5 799.0 798.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 221528 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1028 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY .MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER AND THE RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO FALL. HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE AREA TODAY WILL ALLOW THE RIVERS TO CONTINUE THEIR DECLINES. SOME LIGHT PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED OVER THE AREA THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...BUT WILL HAVE MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE RIVERS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-240328- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 1028 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 12.3 11.8 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.2 $$ MNC107-240327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1028 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 27.1 26.7 26.1 25.6 24.9 24.2 23.6 $$ MNC119-232159- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090423T2159Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090423T1559Z.NO/ 1028 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 20.2 19.3 18.4 17.5 16.7 15.8 15.0 $$ MNC069-240327- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T2200Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T1000Z.NO/ 1028 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 803.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 803.0 FEET, CITY PARK IS FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.9 801.9 801.0 800.3 799.6 798.9 798.3 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 230111 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 811 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY. BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY. WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY. TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY. .MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT A FEW POINTS ON THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OVER NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...AND INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE FORECAST IS UPDATED DAILY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-241200- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 811 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE BANKFULL LEVEL OF THE RIVER IS 11.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 12.0 11.6 11.3 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.0 $$ MNC107-241310- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 811 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...BUT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE THE MINOR FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 26.8 26.3 25.7 25.2 24.4 23.7 23.0 $$ MNC119-240000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090424T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 811 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE GOLF COURSE REMAINS AT LEAST PARTIALLY INUNDATED WITH WATER UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 15.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 19.8 19.0 18.1 17.2 16.3 15.4 14.6 $$ MNC069-241310- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T2200Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T1000Z.NO/ 811 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE BANKFULL RIVER STAGE IS 802.0 FEET AT HALLOCK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.5 801.4 800.7 800.0 799.2 798.6 797.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 231338 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 838 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT A FEW POINTS ON THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OVER NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-241200- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 838 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 11.8 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.3 10.0 $$ MNC107-250137- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 838 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.0 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 26.7 26.1 25.4 24.6 23.8 22.9 21.9 $$ MNC119-240000- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-090424T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 838 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL THIS EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, FLOOD STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 19.4 18.5 17.6 16.8 15.9 15.0 14.0 $$ MNC069-241200- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0000Z.NO/ 838 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 802.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 803.0 FEET, CITY PARK IS FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 801.5 800.6 800.0 799.2 798.6 798.1 797.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 241153 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 653 AM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY .THE BUFFALO RIVER AT DILWORTH FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE. FLOOD STAGE WAS 12 FEET. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. SO THE FLOOD WARNING FOR DILWORTH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALSO THE TWO RIVERS RIVER AT HALLOCK HAS ALSO FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE. FLOOD STAGE WAS 802 FEET. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS. SO THE FLOOD WARNING FOR HALLOCK HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-241223- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.090424T0200Z.NR/ 653 AM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * AT 5:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 PM THURSDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 11.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.5 10.3 10.0 10.0 $$ MNC069-241223- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1415Z.090424T0816Z.NO/ 653 AM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * AT 6:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.9 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3:15 AM FRIDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 800.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 802.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE... MINOR.CULVERTS WITH FLAPPERS CHECKED AND THE DIKE WALKED.BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 800.6 800.0 799.2 798.6 798.1 797.7 797.3 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 18, 4:02 AM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 18, 4:02 AM CDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 402 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 .SHORT TERM... FOR THE SHORT TERM THE ISSUE IS TEMPERATURES. HIGH PRESSURE MOVE SOUTHEAST INTO EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA TONIGHT. 850 MB COLD ADVECTION TODAY WILL BE OFFSET BY A GOOD DEAL OF SUN. TEMPS WILL START OFF 15-20 IN DVL BASIN TO THE MID TO UPR 20S ELSEWHERE. WILL GO FOR ABOUT A 10 DEGREE RISE TODAY. ONE NOTE IS A SHORT WAVE PROGGED TO DROP SOUTHEAST THRU WRN/CNTRL ND INTO SD WHICH MAY BRING A PERIOD OF CLOUDS TO MAINLY AREAS WEST OF DVL-FAR LINE TODAY. REDUCED SKY COVERAGE TONIGHT AS HIGH OVERHEAD AND DRY COLUMN WILL RESULT IN MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. COLDEST TEMPS IN THE NORTHEAST FCST AREA WITH TEMPS INTO THE UPPER SINGLE DIGITS. RETURN FLOW SETS UP THURSDAY WITH TEMP RECOVERING TO ABOVE THE FREEZING MARK. COORDINATION WITH SURROUNDING OFFICES WILL YIELD A RESULT CLOSER TO THE ECMWF SOLN IN SHOWING A STRONGER SHORT WAVE MOVING ALONG CANADIAN BORDER LATE THU NIGHT INTO FRIDAY ALONG WITH SCATTERED PRECIP. AMTS LIGHT...BUT TEMP PROFILES WOULD YIELD -SN LATE THU NIGHT WITH MORE LIQUID RAIN SHOWERS AS WE HEAD INTO FRIDAY. ALL MODELS SHOW INCREASING MOISTURE AS SYSTEMS HEAD INTO NRN MN AND THUS UPPED POPS. .LONG TERM... ALL EYES ON UPCOMING STORM WITH 00Z MODELS ALL SHOWING A SLOWER TREND WITH MAIN PCPN MON NIGHT-TUES. MOVEMENT OF SFC LOW HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON HOW MUCH RAIN/SNOW WILL FALL. GFS IS A BIT FARTHER WEST WITH MORE CHC FOR THUNDER MON AFTN/EVE WITH DEF ZONE HEAVIER RAIN/SNOW BIS-DVL REGION. 00Z ECMWF WOULD HAVE HEAVIEST QPF IN DEF ZONE RAIN RIGHT OVER ERN ND AND RRV WITH THUNDER SOUTHEAST OF AREA. EITHER WAY IDEA OF SPS TO HIGHLIGHT PCPN THREAT LOOKS GOOD. NO CHANGES WERE MADE TO SUN-TUES PERIOD BUT WILL NEED TO THINK ABOUT UPPING POPS IN FUTURE FCSTS. && .AVIATION... VFR TODAY WITH SOME PATCHY 3500 TO 7000 FT AGL CLOUDS TODAY THEN MOSTLY CLEAR TONIGHT. NORTHWEST WIND 10-15 KTS ALL AREAS. && .HYDROLOGY... STARTING TO SEE SOME MELT RESPONSE ALONG THE BUFFALO RIVER AT DILWORTH AND SABIN WITH DILWORTH HAVING CREPT ABOVE FS. RIVER ICE STILL PRETTY THICK BUT WATER ON TOP OF ICE IS OCCURRING DUE TO MELTING. WITH COLDER TEMPS TODAY-TONIGHT MELTING WILL SLOW CONSIDERABLY BEFORE PICKING UP THIS WEEKEND. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...NONE. MN...NONE. && RIDDLE
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 18, 5:40 AM CDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 540 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-191040- WEST POLK-NORMAN-CLAY-KITTSON-ROSEAU-LAKE OF THE WOODS- WEST MARSHALL-EAST MARSHALL-NORTH BELTRAMI-PENNINGTON-RED LAKE- EAST POLK-NORTH CLEARWATER-SOUTH BELTRAMI-MAHNOMEN- SOUTH CLEARWATER-HUBBARD-WEST BECKER-EAST BECKER-WILKIN- WEST OTTER TAIL-EAST OTTER TAIL-WADENA-GRANT-TOWNER-CAVALIER- PEMBINA-BENSON-RAMSEY-EASTERN WALSH COUNTY-EDDY-NELSON- GRAND FORKS-GRIGGS-STEELE-TRAILL-BARNES-CASS-RANSOM-SARGENT- RICHLAND-WESTERN WALSH COUNTY- 540 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2009 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT RECENT WARM WEATHER HAS CAUSED EXTENSIVE SNOW MELT. MOST RURAL DRAINAGE CHANNELS...RIVERS AND STREAMS REMAIN CLOGGED WITH ICE. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR OVERLAND MOVEMENT OF WATER...WITH MINOR RURAL PONDING OF WATER LOW SPOTS AND FLOOD PRONE AREAS. COOLER WEATHER TODAY WILL SLOW DOWN THE SNOW MELT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY A STRONG STORM SYSTEM IS LIKELY TO AFFECT THE AREA EARLY NEXT WEEK. SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS IN THE FORM OF RAIN OR RAIN MIXED WITH SNOW MAY OCCUR MONDAY INTO TUESDAY. IF THIS STORM DEVELOPS AS CURRENTLY FORECAST...IT COULD HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON AREA FLOODING. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED. DTR
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 7:11 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Clay | 14 days |
| Mar 18, 4:08 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Clay | 32 days |
| Mar 18, 4:08 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Norman | 9 days |
| Mar 18, 4:08 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Norman | 43 hr |
| Mar 18, 4:08 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Polk | 16 days |
| Mar 18, 4:16 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Wilkin | 44 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.