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River Flood Warning 32, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 23, 2009Barnes County, North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Mar 23, 2009, 11:29 AM CDT for Barnes County, North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 23, 2009, 2:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 45 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2009, 11:29 AM CDT (16:29 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2009, 2:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2009, 11:00 AM CDT
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
Flood severity
Major

County Barnes County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Sheyenne River at Valley City (VCRN8). The gauge peaked at 15.67 ft at Mar 24, 2009, 9:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderatemajor5101503/2303/2403/2503/26
Action stage
12.5 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
16 ft
Major stage
17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05058500, 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 231629
FLWFGF


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
1129 AM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD
WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... 

  THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY 
  AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY
  
.HEAVY RAIN AND MELTING SNOW HAS PRODUCED SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF INTO
AREA RIVERS...INCLUDING THE SHEYENNE AT VALLEY CITY. AS A RESULT
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY IS RISING RAPIDLY AND WILL
GO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE LATER TODAY. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE
TO MAJOR FLOOD LEVELS BETWEEN 17.5 TO 19.5 FEET LATE TONIGHT 
OR EARLY TUESDAY.

  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.

&&

NDC003-231929-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0032.090323T1900Z-090325T1108Z/
/VCRN8.3.RS.090323T1900Z.090324T1200Z.090324T2308Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING 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. 
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 18.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING.

$$
7 follow-up statements
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 232335
FLSFGF
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
635 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH 
DAKOTA...

  SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY
  MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES
  SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
  
.SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF CONTINUES INTO THE SHEYENNE AND MAPLE RIVERS. 
THE WATER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED SLIGHTLY THIS AFTERNOON...BUT IN 
GENERAL RAPID RISES WILL CONTINUE. MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED 
AT VALLEY CITY...ENDERLIN...KINDRED...AND THE WEST FARGO DIVERSION. 
HOWEVER...AT VALLEY CITY THE TIMING OF THE ACTUAL CREST NOW LOOKS 
TO OCCUR LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON OR EARLY TUESDAY EVENING. NOTE THAT 
ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNELS. ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE RAPID RISES 
IN WATER 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 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.

&&

NDC017-077-251135-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KNDN8.3.RS.090324T0645Z.090326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
635 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 06 PM MONDAY MARCH 23 THE STAGE WAS...14.2 FEET.    
* NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.   
* FLOOD STAGE IS...16.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 16.0 FT EARLY
  TUESDAY...AND CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 23 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
  EVENING.  
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 22.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
* CREST FORECAST...BETWEEN 22 AND 23 FEET BEGINNING WEDNESDAY 
  EVENING...MARCH 25TH.

&& 

DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON 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           19.1   22.1   22.4   22.4   22.4   22.4   22.2

$$

NDC003-251135-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-090325T2258Z/
/VCRN8.3.RS.090324T0515Z.090325T0000Z.090325T1058Z.NR/
635 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009
  
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY
* UNTIL 05 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH 25
* AT 06 PM MONDAY MARCH 23 THE STAGE WAS...14.2 FEET.    
* NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.   
* FLOOD STAGE IS...15.0 FEET. MODERATE...16.0 FEET. MAJOR...17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...EXPECTED TO RISE TO BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET BY LATE
  TUESDAY AFTERNOON OR TUESDAY EVENING. 
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 18.5 FEET...TOP OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES IN 
  VALLEY CITY.
* CREST FORECAST...BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON
  OR TUESDAY EVENING...MARCH 24TH.

&& 

DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON 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       18.1   10.5    8.3   13.1   13.2   12.7   12.7

$$

NDC017-251135-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
635 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 05 PM MONDAY MARCH 23 THE STAGE WAS...18.3 FEET.    
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...20.0 FEET. MAJOR...21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY FRIDAY
  MORNING. 
* IMPACT STATEMENT - 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 NORTH DAKOTA.
* CREST FORECAST...BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BEGINNING FRIDAY...MARCH 27TH.

&& 

DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON 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   22.8

$$

NDC017-073-251135-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T1500Z/
/ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0300Z.NR/
635 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN
* UNTIL 10 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29
* AT 06 PM MONDAY MARCH 23 THE STAGE WAS...11.5 FEET.    
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS...9.5 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY EARLY
  THURSDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 14.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM 
  RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL.
* CREST FORECAST...BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET THURSDAY...MARCH 26TH.

&& 

DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON 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          13.1   14.7   14.9   13.4   11.7   10.0    8.8

$$
000 
WGUS83 KFGF 240225
FLSFGF
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH 
DAKOTA...

  WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY.
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY.
  SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES.
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY.
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY.
  SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY.
  MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES.
  MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY.
  GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY.
  FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY.
  PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY.
  PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY.
  
.RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE RISING OVERNIGHT ACROSS EASTERN NORTH 
DAKOTA DUE TO SNOW MELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF. THE MAGNITUDE OF 
FORECAST CRESTS IS NOT BEING CHANGED WITH THE FORECAST UPDATE THIS 
EVENING. RATHER...THE TIMING OF RISES IS BEING ADJUSTED SLIGHTLY AT 
SOME LOCATIONS. ICE REMAINS IN MANY RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...ICE 
JAMS CAN CAUSE RAPID AND LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER 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 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.

&&

NDC077-251425-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
925 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  8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET. 
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD OR NEAR RECORD FLOODING 
  IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 27 AND 29 
  FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.

&& 

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
  ABERCROMBIE       27.1   28.7   29.0   29.0   28.4   27.5   26.3

$$

NDC017-251425-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 886.3 FEET. 
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD OR NEAR RECORD 
  FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 891 AND 
  892.5 FEET BY FRIDAY. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 891.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON 
  DRIVE IS CLOSED.

&& 

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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  HARWOOD          891.0  891.6  892.1  892.2  892.2  892.1  891.9

$$

NDC017-077-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KNDN8.3.RS.090324T0645Z.090326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...THEN 
  CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 23 FEET BY THURSDAY. THIS IS THE 
  FORECAST CREST FOR THIS EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 22.0 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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  KINDRED           20.2   22.3   22.4   22.4   22.4   22.4   22.2

$$

NDC073-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090330T0900Z/
/LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T0000Z.090329T2100Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON.
* UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 30...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD OR NEAR RECORD FLOODING 
  IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18.0 AND 20.0
  FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 21.0 FEET...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY 
  LEVEES...1087.5 FEET.

&& 

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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  LISBON            20.0   19.4   17.3   14.0   14.3   14.9   14.3

$$

NDC003-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-090325T2258Z/
/VCRN8.3.RS.090324T0529Z.090325T0000Z.090325T1058Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.5 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER 
  IS EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET.
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 18.5 FEET...TOP OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES IN 
  VALLEY CITY.

&& 

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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  VALLEY CITY       18.5    9.4    8.6   13.5   13.1   12.7   12.6

$$

NDC017-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22.0 AND 24.0 
  FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENTS - 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 NORTH DAKOTA.

&& 

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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  WEST FARGO DIVER  21.5   22.3   22.8   23.0   23.0   23.0   22.7

$$

NDC017-073-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T1500Z/
/ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0300Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN.
* UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 30...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 14.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM 
  RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL.

&& 

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

MAPLE RIVER
  ENDERLIN          13.7   14.9   14.6   13.0   11.3    9.7    8.6

$$

NDC017-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 907.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD OR NEAR RECORD 
  FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.6 FEET BY 
  WEDNESDAY EVENING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 910.0 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

MAPLE RIVER
  MAPLETON         909.0  909.6  909.3  908.6  907.9  907.2  906.7

$$

NDC099-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T0600Z/
/GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2149Z.090326T0000Z.090328T1800Z.NO/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON.
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13.5 AND 15.5 
  FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS
  EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 14.5 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 
  THE 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE IN GRAFTON.

&& 

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

PARK RIVER
  GRAFTON           13.9   14.5   14.1   13.1   11.6   10.6   10.2

$$

NDC097-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090330T0000Z/
/HGRN8.2.RS.090324T0734Z.090326T0600Z.090329T1200Z.NR/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO.
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14.0 AND 16.0 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY 
  MORNING. THIS IS THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 16.0 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

GOOSE RIVER
  HILLSBORO         14.0   15.4   15.3   14.3   12.2    8.0    5.3

$$

NDC099-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTON8.2.RS.090324T0120Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
925 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO BETWEEN 8.0 AND 10.0FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 8.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY 
  BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING
  STARTS.

&& 

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

FOREST RIVER
  MINTO              7.6    8.6    9.0    8.7    7.9    7.0    6.0

$$

NDC067-251424-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1617Z-090328T1200Z/
/NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1617Z.090326T1200Z.090328T0000Z.NO/
925 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  8:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 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. THIS IS 
  THE FORECAST CREST FOR THIS EVENT.
* IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 19.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF 
  RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE.

&& 

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

PEMBINA RIVER
  NECHE             14.5   18.5   18.9   18.0   15.1   12.4   11.3

$$
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 250308
FLSFGF
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
1008 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
  MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES
  
  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 NORTH 
DAKOTA...

  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
  
  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
  
.SNOWMELT AND HEAVY RAIN OVER THE PAST WEEK CONTINUES TO CAUSE NEAR RECORD
TO RECORD FLOODING IN SOME LOCATIONS ON THE NORTH DAKOTA 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 AND PRECIPITATION THAT HAS
FALLEN THROUGH 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.

&&

NDC077-261508-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 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  9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.4 FEET. 
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND 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 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
  ABERCROMBIE       28.7   29.0   29.0   28.8   28.3   27.2   26.1

$$

NDC017-261508-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 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 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 889.8 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 EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON 
  DRIVE IS CLOSED.

&& 

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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  HARWOOD          891.5  892.1  892.3  892.3  892.2  892.2  892.1

$$

NDC017-077-261508-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 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  9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY 
  FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  KINDRED           18.4   21.5   22.4   22.4   21.8   20.8   19.5

$$

NDC073-261508-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090328T0320Z/
/LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1800Z.090327T1520Z.NR/
1008 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  9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. 
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY 
  TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  LATE FRIDAY MORNING.
* 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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  LISBON            18.8   16.8   13.8   11.4    9.7    8.3   10.7

$$

NDC003-252036-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-090325T2036Z/
/VCRN8.1.RS.090324T0726Z.090324T1500Z.090325T0005Z.NO/
1008 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  9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* 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 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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  VALLEY CITY       10.0    8.4    7.5    6.9    8.4   13.0   13.0

$$

NDC017-261507-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 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  9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET. 
* MODERATE 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 EARLY 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 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

SHEYENNE RIVER
  WEST FARGO DIVER  22.1   22.7   23.0   23.0   23.0   23.0   22.9

$$

NDC017-073-261507-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T1800Z/
/ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0600Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. 
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
  MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM 
  RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL.

&& 

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

MAPLE RIVER
  ENDERLIN          14.9   14.5   13.1   11.4    9.9    8.9    8.5

$$

NDC017-261507-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 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  9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.6 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.

&& 

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

MAPLE RIVER
  MAPLETON         909.8  909.8  909.5  909.1  908.6  908.2  907.5

$$

NDC099-261507-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T1800Z/
/GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2149Z.090326T0000Z.090329T0600Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. 
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY 
  TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY 
  SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY.

&& 

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

PARK RIVER
  GRAFTON           15.5   15.3   13.9   12.4   11.4   10.7   10.6

$$

NDC097-261507-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090330T1305Z/
/HGRN8.2.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T0600Z.090330T0105Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:12 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. 
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 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

GOOSE RIVER
  HILLSBORO         15.3   15.5   14.9   13.6   10.2    6.7    5.2

$$

NDC099-261507-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090331T1500Z/
/MTON8.2.RS.090325T0325Z.090326T0000Z.090331T0300Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MARCH 31...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE 
  TO NEAR 9.0 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY 
  BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCH. URBAN FLOODING
  STARTS.

&& 

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

FOREST RIVER
  MINTO              9.0    9.0    8.6    7.8    7.0    6.1    5.3

$$

NDC067-261507-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1636Z-000000T0000Z/
/NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1636Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE.
* FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING 
  IS CANCELLED.
* AT  5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE 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 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

PEMBINA RIVER
  NECHE             18.6   18.9   19.0   18.9   19.0   19.0   19.0

$$

NDC019-067-260000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0033.090325T1200Z-090326T0000Z/
/WLHN8.1.ER.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.NO/
1008 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 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

PEMBINA RIVER
  WALHALLA          10.6    9.9   10.0   10.4   10.7   10.8   10.8

$$
DK
000 
WGUS83 KFGF 251600
FLSFGF
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
1100 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH 
DAKOTA...
 
  THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNING FOR 
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY
  
.RUNOFF FROM RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT ALONG WITH AND RELEASES FROM BALDHILL
HAVE DIMINISHED...SO THE RIVER LEVEL HAS FALLEN TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE.

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.

&&

NDC003-251630-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-090325T2036Z/
/VCRN8.1.RS.090324T0726Z.090324T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RECEDE TO 9.1 FEET BY TOMORROW.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.5 FEET, FORECAST SERVICE 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
  VALLEY CITY        9.1    7.9    7.2    6.7   13.1   12.9   12.9

$$

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 23, 2:45 AM CDT, 8 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 2:45 AM CDT, 8 hours 44 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
245 AM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

.DISCUSSION...FORECAST CHALLENGE OBVIOUSLY CONCERNS PCPN
AMOUNTS/PHASE AS PARENT LOW LIFTS FROM CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS TO THE
GREAT LAKES WEDNESDAY.

MODELS OVERALL IN PRETTY GOOD AGREEMENT WITH NAM SHOWING MIDDLE OF
THE ROAD TRACK FROM ECMWF AND GFS. DO PREFER LOW LEVEL MOISTURE
FIELDS AND INITIAL QPF WITH GFS SO WILL USE BLEND.

MAIN BAND OF -RA SHIFTING SLOWLY EAST ACROSS EASTERN FA...EAST OF
RED VALLEY. EXCEPTION BEING SMALL CLUSTER OF CONVECTION DRIFTING NE
ACROSS HEADWATERS REGION. EXPECT MAIN BAND OF RAIN TO CONTINUE TO
SLOWLY PROPAGATE EAST WITH CORE OF LOW LEVEL JET AND ISENTROPIC
LIFT. EXPECTED CONVECTION TO ALSO DRIFT E-NE WITH T CONFINED TO FAR
SOUTH IN DEEPER RH/INSTABILITY. WILL MONITOR TRENDS FOR HIGHEST POP
LOCATION. OTHERWISE REMAINDER OF FA WILL SEE A BREAK IN WIDESPREAD
PCPN THROUGH ATLEAST FIRST HALF OF DAY AS DRY SLOT AFFECTS FA.
BETWEEN 18-00Z MAIN LOW LIFTS FROM CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS TO S CENTRAL
SD. A BAND OF ISENTROPIC LIFT WITH LOWERING CONDENSATION PRESSURE
DEFICITS PUSHES BACK INTO SOUTHERN FA THIS AFTERNOON. WILL MAINTAIN
THUNDER MENTION ACROSS FAR SOUTH WITH 50 DEGREE DEWPOINTS HUGGING
ND/SD BORDER AND SHOWALTER INDICES CLOSE TO ZERO. THERMAL RIDGE
REMAINS OVER FA HOWEVER PLENTY OF LOW LEVEL STRATUS UNDER MID LEVEL
DRY SLOT SO DEGREE OF SOLAR IN QUESTION. WILL HOLD TEMPERATURES
PRETTY CLOSE TO CURRENT FORECAST.

BAND OF PCPN WILL LIFT NORTH THROUGH FA TONIGHT AND BASED ON
ISENTROPIC LIFT AND CONDENSATION PRESSURE DEFICITS FROM 300K SURFACE
DEFORMATION ZONE SHOULD ORGANIZE OVER ROUGHLY NW HALF OF FA. MODEL
SOUNDINGS ALL SUPPORT LIQUID PCPN WITH EXCEPTION OF FAR NW FA WHICH
COOLS SUFFICIENTLY FOR SNOWFALL. AFTER COORDINATION WITH NEIGHBORING
OFFICES WILL MAINTAIN WATCH AS SNOW NOT LIKELY UNTIL AFT MIDNIGHT
HOWEVER ITS LOOKING BETTER AND BETTER FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL.

SURFACE LOW TRACKS ACROSS SD AND S MN TUESDAY. COLUMN GRADUALLY
COOLS FROM W-E DURING DAY HOWEVER AT THIS POINT WITH WARM/WET GROUND
NOT ANTICIPATING NEED TO EXPAND WINTER WX HEADLINES AS ANY
ADDITIONAL SNOW WILL BE HARD TO ACCUMULATE.

LIGHT SNOW SHOULD GRADUALLY DIMINISH TUESDAY NIGHT AS LOW CONTINUES
TO SHIFT EAST AND THREAT FOR ANY HEAVY PCPN SHOULD END.

REGION LOOKS RELATIVELY DRY FOR REMAINDER OF WORK WEEK WITH AT OR
BLO TEMPERATURES.

&&
.HYDROLOGY...
REFER TO HYDROLOGY PRODUCTS FOR DETAILS. THE RED RIVER VALLEY IS ALL
UNDER AN AREAL FLOOD WARNING WITH SIGNIFICANT RISES POSSIBLE IN ALL
AREAS.  NUMEROUS OTHER ROAD CLOSURES IN THE SOUTH VALLEY.
&&

.AVIATION...
VFR/MVFR CIGS CONTINUE IN RAIN AREA FROM SOUTHERN VALLEY INTO
WESTERN MN. TO THE WEST IFR CIGS/VSBY WIDESPREAD AND CONFIDENCE IN
ANY CLEARING LOW. RAIN SHOULD GRADUALLY END OVER EASTERN AREAS
DURING MORNING WITH MORE DEVELOPMENT THIS AFTERNOON AND MAIN LOW
LIFTS NORTHWARD.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...AREAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM CDT WEDNESDAY.

     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
     EVENING FOR NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054.

MN...AREAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM CDT WEDNESDAY.

&&

VOELKER
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 23, 7:05 AM CDT, 4 hours 24 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
705 AM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-241215-
TOWNER-CAVALIER-BENSON-RAMSEY-EDDY-NELSON-WESTERN WALSH COUNTY-
705 AM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

...AREAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH
DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

MORE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE
THIS EVENING. THE RAINFALL OVER SNOW COVERED AREAS WILL COMPOUND
THE OVERLAND FLOODING THREAT.  THE RAIN WILL CHANGE OVER TO SNOW
AFTER MIDNIGHT AND COULD BECOME HEAVY WITH SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS
POSSIBLE BY MORNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

SNOW WILL CONTINUE TUESDAY WITH ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.
INCREASING NORTHERLY WINDS WILL ALSO CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND
DRIFTING SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER REPORTS OF FLOODING AND RAIN AND SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE
NEEDED.

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ008-016-027>030-038-039-
049-052-053-241215-
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-PEMBINA-
EASTERN WALSH COUNTY-GRAND FORKS-GRIGGS-STEELE-TRAILL-BARNES-CASS-
RANSOM-SARGENT-RICHLAND-
705 AM CDT MON MAR 23 2009

...AREAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...*

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH
DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

RAIN AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE TO SHIFT EAST ACROSS
EXTREME SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA AND PARTS OF WESTERN MINNESOTA THIS
MORNING. MORE SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP
ACROSS SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE REGION THIS AFTERNOON AND LIFT
NORTHWARD DURING THE EVENING HOURS. ALL OF THIS RAIN WILL COMPOUND
THE OVERLAND FLOODING THREAT AS WELL AS INCREASING RIVER LEVELS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

RAIN WILL CONTINUE TUESDAY...POSSIBLY BECOMING MIXED WITH OR
CHANGING TO SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE REGION. AT THIS
POINT SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOT EXPECTED. THE RAIN OR
SNOW WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY.
LOCALIZED FLOODING AND ICE JAMS ARE LIKELY THROUGH TUESDAY FROM
SIGNIFICANT RIVER RISES THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND
TRIBUTARIES IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA. OVERLAND FLOODING WILL
CONTINUE TO REMAIN A SERIOUS THREAT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER REPORTS ARE NEEDED FOR FLOODING AS WELL AS RAIN REPORTS.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 3:38 PM CDTWinter Storm WarningFGFBenson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey and 2 more20 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in North Dakota, 2009Every river flood warning in 2009

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.