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River Flood Warning 33, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Mar 24, 2009, 10:13 AM CDT for Cavalier County, Pembina County, North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 25, 2009, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 44 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 24, 2009, 10:13 AM CDT (15:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 25, 2009, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2009, 2:51 AM CDT
- In force
- 44 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Cavalier County, ND, Pembina County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 147 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Pembina River at Walhalla (WLHN8).
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05099600, 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 241513 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1013 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 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 PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .RECENT RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT...IN ADDITION TO MORE PRECIPITATION EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS...WILL RESULT IN THE PEMBINA RIVER RISING TO FLOOD STAGE. 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. && NDC019-067-241813- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0033.090325T1200Z-090326T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. $$
10 follow-up statements
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 241710 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1210 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .RECENT PRECIPITATION AND SNOWMELT HAS BEGUN TO AFFECT RIVER LEVELS THE NORTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY. ANY FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS NOT EXPECTED TO IMPACT RIVER LEVELS. HOWEVER...CONTINUED PRECIPITATION AND WATER FROM UPSTREAM AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT RIVER LEVELS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC069-NDC067-260510- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.090326T0412Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.ER.090326T0412Z.090331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1210 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 50.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && 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 RIVER PEMBINA 39.2 43.3 46.6 48.4 49.5 50.0 50.3 $$ NDC019-067-260000- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0033.090325T1200Z-090326T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.090325T1200Z.NO/ 1210 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.0 9.7 7.8 6.6 5.9 5.5 5.2 $$
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 241755 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1255 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE END OF THE PRECIPITATION FROM THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS IS FINALLY MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE PEMBINA RIVER SYSTEM. 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. && NDC067-260555- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1630Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1630Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1255 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 11:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 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 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 17.1 19.0 18.9 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/ 1255 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 10.0 9.9 10.2 10.6 10.8 10.8 $$
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 251644 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY .SNOWMELT AND HEAVY RAIN OVER THE PAST WEEK CONTINUES WILL CAUSE NEAR RECORD TO RECORD FLOODING IN SOME LOCATIONS ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT WILL ADD ADDITIONAL MOISTURE TO THE RIVER SYSTEM. COOLER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS MAY SLOW DOWN RUNOFF SOME...BUT SIGNIFICANT RUN OFF IS ALREADY IN THE RIVER SYSTEM AND WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT TO RECORD FLOODING THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS OBTAINED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC107-270444- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090331T2200Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090326T1200Z.090331T1000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 13.9 13.8 13.1 12.1 11.0 9.9 9.0 $$ MNC107-270444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.RS.090321T1210Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 32.6 33.8 34.3 34.5 34.5 34.2 33.7 $$ MNC119-270444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.5 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 27.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE... 860.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 26.3 26.5 26.1 25.1 23.7 22.3 20.8 $$ MNC113-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090329T1500Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090326T0600Z.090329T0300Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER MAY RISE A MINIMAL AMOUNT BEFORE BEGINNING TO RECEDE TOMORROW EVENING . * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 13.6 13.2 12.6 11.7 10.9 10.2 9.6 $$ NDC077-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.7 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.3 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY. * MINOR RISES ARE EXPECTED TO BREAKOUT OF THE MAIN CHANNEL AND ENHANCE LOCAL OVERLAND FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 28.1 28.3 28.2 27.8 27.0 25.4 23.7 $$ NDC017-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.7 892.2 892.3 892.3 892.3 892.2 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.0 21.9 22.4 22.0 21.2 20.0 18.0 $$ NDC073-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090328T0000Z/ /LBNN8.2.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1000Z.090327T1200Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 16.7 15.0 12.7 10.5 8.8 8.5 12.3 $$ NDC017-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 22.9 22.8 $$ NDC097-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090331T0112Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090330T1312Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 17.0 16.8 15.5 13.2 10.1 8.1 7.2 $$ MNC027-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19 FEET UNTIL BEGINNING TO RECEDE TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 18.7 17.9 17.0 16.2 15.3 14.7 14.3 $$ MNC027-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 26.4 26.3 25.8 25.4 24.6 23.8 23.0 $$ MNC027-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.0 10.9 10.5 10.0 9.6 9.3 9.2 $$ MNC107-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 24.3 24.1 24.3 24.7 24.8 24.8 24.4 $$ MNC119-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090325T1344Z.090331T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37.0 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.8 29.0 32.5 34.9 36.3 36.9 37.0 $$ MNC135-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090328T2136Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1445Z.090325T0545Z.090328T0936Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY RECEDE AND FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 19.9 18.1 15.8 13.9 12.8 12.1 11.6 $$ NDC099-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T2000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2149Z.090326T0600Z.090329T0800Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON... FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.5 14.8 13.2 11.8 11.0 10.3 10.1 $$ MNC089-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 109.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.9 109.9 109.4 108.5 107.7 107.0 106.4 $$ MNC069-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 809.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 808.6 809.4 809.6 809.4 809.0 808.3 807.4 $$ NDC017-073-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090329T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T0600Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.6 11.9 10.5 9.2 7.9 6.8 6.9 $$ NDC017-270443- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090325T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 909.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.4 909.1 908.7 908.3 907.8 907.3 906.9 $$ NDC099-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090401T1500Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090325T1558Z.090326T0600Z.090401T0300Z.NR/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 1...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 1...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 10 FT BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.4 FEET, BRIDGE WITH WIRE-WEIGHT GAGE UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 FOREST RIVER MINTO 10.0 9.6 8.8 8.0 7.2 6.4 5.8 $$ NDC067-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1631Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1631Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 19.0 18.9 18.8 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 $$ NDC019-067-270443- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090329T1800Z.090329T1800Z.090330T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 11 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 10.0 10.0 10.5 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 260237 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY. MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES. GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY. FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY. 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 VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY. PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY. PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES. .FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ON THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER. RECORD OR NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED AT MANY POINTS. IN ADDITION... WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN VERY NEAR THEIR CREST VALUES FOR SEVERAL DAYS IN MANY AREAS. ICE REMAINS IN SOME RIVER CHANNELS...ESPECIALLY IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY. ICE JAMS COULD FORM AND CAUSE RAPID BUT 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 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. && NDC077-271437- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.3 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ONLY A VERY SLOW FALL WILL BEGIN BY SATURDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 28.2 28.3 28.0 27.4 26.2 24.6 23.0 $$ NDC017-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 891.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 892.0 892.3 892.3 892.3 892.2 892.2 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 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 EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 22.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.1 22.3 22.1 21.6 20.5 19.1 17.0 $$ NDC073-271436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.2.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN HIGH....AND ARE EXPECTED TO RISE BACK TO FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 16.0 FEET...SOME RURAL FLOODING OCCURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 15.5 12.9 14.1 14.4 14.2 14.5 15.0 $$ NDC003-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0035.090328T1040Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.1.ER.090328T1040Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 10 IN VALLEY CITY IS FLOODED. * THE MINOR FLOODING WILL BE THE RESULT OF WATER RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM THAT WILL BEGIN THURSDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 11.3 13.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.3 15.3 $$ NDC017-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 21.0 FEET...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD NORTH DAKOTA. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 22.9 22.4 $$ NDC017-073-271436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090329T1600Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T0400Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL. IT IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 12.0 FEET...SOME FLOODING OCCURS IN THE LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.3 10.6 9.7 8.5 7.5 6.6 5.9 $$ NDC017-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.7 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 910.0 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 910.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.9 909.6 909.3 908.9 908.4 907.8 907.3 $$ NDC097-271436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RESIDENTIAL AREA NORTH OF HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD AT 14.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 17.1 16.5 15.5 14.5 13.4 12.3 11.0 $$ NDC099-271436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090331T0200Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.090330T1400Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST NEAR 8.1 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 8.0 FEET...RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 FOREST RIVER MINTO 8.1 7.7 7.3 6.5 5.6 4.9 4.4 $$ NDC099-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T0400Z/ /GRNN8.2.RS.090323T2149Z.090325T1643Z.090328T1600Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 14.5 FEET...THE WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF THE HYDRANTS AT 3RD STREET AND WESTERN. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.6 12.8 11.6 10.5 10.0 9.6 9.4 $$ NDC067-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090326T0600Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 19.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 18.5 18.8 18.8 18.9 18.9 18.9 19.0 $$ NDC019-067-271436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090329T1800Z.090329T1800Z.090330T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REACH MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 9.9 10.3 10.7 11.0 10.9 10.9 10.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 261520 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... 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 WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES ...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 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 NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES. ABERCROMBIE...LISBON...MINTO...GRAFTON AND ENDERLIN APPEARS TO HAVE CRESTED WITH HARWOOD APPROACHING CREST. HOWEVER...WITH RECENT COLDER WEATHER...SNOW MELT HAS BEEN REDUCED AND THE DECREASES MAY BE TEMPORARY. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO WARMER TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM...RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC077-280320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.6 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 27.5 27.1 26.6 25.8 24.8 23.4 22.0 $$ NDC017-280320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.4 FEET. * MAJOR 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 SUNDAY MORNING 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.8 892.2 892.3 892.3 892.3 892.3 892.2 $$ NDC017-077-280320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.5 22.1 22.4 21.6 20.8 20.0 19.3 $$ NDC073-280320- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.2.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 15.8 13.3 14.2 14.1 14.1 14.6 15.1 $$ NDC003-280319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0035.090328T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.1.ER.090328T1800Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. HWY 10 IN VALLEY CITY IS FLOODED. ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT THE POWER PLANT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 11.9 14.7 15.8 15.8 15.7 15.6 15.6 $$ NDC017-280319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 18.8 21.1 22.9 23.0 22.9 22.8 22.5 $$ NDC017-073-280319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090329T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T0600Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.1 10.3 9.2 8.1 7.1 6.3 5.6 $$ NDC017-280319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.7 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.5 909.1 908.6 908.1 907.5 906.8 906.3 $$ NDC097-280319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090402T0900Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090401T2100Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 02...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 2...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 15.4 14.3 13.2 12.1 11.1 10.3 9.5 $$ NDC099-280319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090329T0200Z/ /GRNN8.2.RS.090323T2149Z.090325T1643Z.090328T1400Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, FLOODING ON 100 BLOCK OF GRIGGS AVENUE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.2 12.1 10.9 10.1 9.8 9.5 9.3 $$ NDC067-280319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090330T0000Z.090401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 14.7 16.1 17.4 18.4 18.9 19.0 19.0 $$ NDC019-067-280319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-090401T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090330T1200Z.090330T1200Z.090331T1200Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 10.1 10.5 10.8 11.0 11.0 10.9 10.7 $$ NDC099-280319- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090330T1200Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T0315Z.090330T0000Z.NR/ 1020 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 FOREST RIVER MINTO 7.2 6.9 6.4 5.6 4.9 4.4 3.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270225 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY. FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY. PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY. PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES. 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 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. PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY. .FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER IN EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA. WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE ON THE SHEYENNE AND PEMBINA RIVERS. MAJOR AND RECORD FLOODING HAS OCCURRED AND WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE PLACE IN MANY LOCATIONS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-281425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 892.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.9 892.2 892.3 892.3 892.3 892.2 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-281425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090325T0053Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 22.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.9 22.4 22.1 21.4 20.6 19.9 19.4 $$ NDC073-281425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.2.RS.090323T2052Z.090325T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY OR RISE SLOWLY THROUGH FRIDAY...THEN BEGIN A MORE CONTINUOUS RISE. A CREST NEAR 17.5 FEET IS EXPECTED SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 17.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.1 17.1 17.5 17.3 17.2 17.2 17.2 $$ NDC003-281424- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0035.090328T1424Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.1.DR.090328T1424Z.090329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING...AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. THIS RISE IN WATER LEVEL TO MINOR FLOOD LEVEL IS MAINLY THE RESULT OF WATER RELEASE FROM BALDHILL DAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 10 IN VALLEY CITY IS FLOODED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 13.2 15.7 15.8 15.8 15.7 15.6 15.6 $$ NDC017-281424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1730Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 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 THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 21.0 FEET...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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.7 23.0 23.0 22.9 22.6 22.4 $$ NDC077-281424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT WILL REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 26.7 26.0 25.1 24.2 23.2 22.1 20.8 $$ NDC017-073-281424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090329T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0445Z.090329T0600Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS OCCURS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.0 9.8 8.6 7.5 6.6 5.9 5.4 $$ NDC017-281424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.RS.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 909.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 909.5 FEET THROUGH THE DAY FRIDAY...AND THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 907.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OCCURS ON THE HIGH GROUND NEAR THE GAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.2 908.8 908.3 907.8 907.2 906.6 906.2 $$ NDC097-281424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-090402T0900Z/ /HGRN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T1530Z.090401T2100Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 02...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER HAS CRESTED...AND WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 14.0 FEET...THE RESIDENTIAL AREA NORTH OF HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 14.8 13.8 12.7 11.6 10.7 9.9 9.0 $$ NDC067-281424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090331T0600Z.090401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW RISE...AND REACH FLOOD STAGE BEGINNING EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...MARCH 31ST. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST AROUND 19.0 FEET AROUND WEDNESDAY...APRIL 1ST. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 19.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 12.4 13.9 15.9 17.7 18.8 19.0 18.9 $$ NDC019-067-281424- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-090401T0600Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090331T0000Z.090331T0000Z.090331T1800Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE MONDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 11.0 FEET...MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 9.1 10.0 10.7 11.0 10.9 10.8 10.7 $$ NDC099-281424- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-090329T0600Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.000000T0000Z.090326T0315Z.090328T1800Z.NR/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 6.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS BANK FULL AND THE LEFT BANK FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 FOREST RIVER MINTO 6.4 5.9 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.1 3.7 $$ NDC099-281200- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090328T1200Z/ /GRNN8.2.RS.090323T2149Z.090325T1643Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 12.5 FEET...THE GRAFTON CITY PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND 5TH STREET WEST AND GOLF COURSE ROAD ARE BLOCKED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 12.0 11.0 10.2 9.7 9.5 9.4 9.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270751 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 251 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .BELOW FREEZING WEATHER HAS CAUSED RUNOFF TO SLOW OR HALT FOR THE MOMENT. THE PEMBINA RIVER WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE UNTIL THE WEATHER WARMS AND THE SNOW CAN MELT. 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. && NDC067-270821- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-090327T0751Z/ /NCEN8.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 251 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * AT 1:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 12.6 FEET. THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE UNTIL THE SNOW CAN MELT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 10.9 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.5 10.5 10.5 $$ NDC019-067-270821- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-090401T0600Z/ /WLHN8.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 251 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * AT 1:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 7.8 FEET. THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE UNTIL THE SNOW CAN MELT. CURRENT RIVER LEVELS MAY FLUCTUATE DUE TO ICE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 7.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.1 7.2 $$ TG
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 24, 2:30 AM CDT, 7 hours 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 24, 2:30 AM CDT, 7 hours 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
230 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009
.DISCUSSION...
FORECAST CHALLENGE CONTINUES TO BE PCPN COVERAGE/PHASE AND
TEMPERATURES. MODELS IN REASONABLE AGREEMENT WITH OVERALL TRACK BUT
SHOWING SOME THERMAL DIFFERENCES. WILL LEAN TOWARDS GFS/ECMWF
SOLUTIONS AS NAM LOOKS A LITTLE TOO COLD.
SURFACE LOW OVER EASTERN SD TO DRIFT EAST INTO S MN BY THIS EVENING.
ARC OF PCPN LIFTING N AND WILL SET UP DEFORMATION ZONE ACROSS NW-FAR
N FA TODAY FOR BEST PCPN POTENTIAL. ELSEHWERE DRY SLOT TO LIFT
NORTH INTO FAR SOUTHERN FA...RED HEADWATERS...SO WILL BE ABLE TO
LOWER POPS A LITTLE THIS AREA. ANY AREAS OUTSIDE DEFORMATION ZONE
WILL SEE SPOTTY GENERALLY LIGHT PCPN BUT AM HESITANT AT THIS POINT
TO DROP POPS LOWER. COLUMN GENERALLY COOLS DURING DAY WITH BEST
COOLING OVER NW FA. NW HALF OF FA LIKELY TO SEE SLOWLY FALLING
TEMPERATURES DURING DAY WITH SE HALF GENERALLY HOLDING CLOSE TO
STEADY. EVEN WITH COLDER NAM AREAS ADJACENT TO FAVORED SNOW AREA
DO NOT SHOW SUFFICIENT COOLING FOR PHASE CHANGE TIL AFTERNOON SO
WILL MAKE SOME MINOR CHANGES TO PHASE FORECAST DELAYING CHANGE-OVER.
FEEL AT THIS POINT WINTER STORM AREA LOOKS ON TRACK AND AM NOT
SEEING SUFFICIENT WINDS TO CHANGE TO BLIZZARD.
LOW CONTINUES TO DRIFT NE INTO MN ARROWHEAD TONIGHT. ALL MODELS TO
SOME DEGREE GENERATING SOME RATHER SIGNIFICANT QPF ON NORTHERN
QUADRANT OF LOW IN ZONE OF INVERTED TROUGH AND EXIT REGION OF UPPER
JET WRAPPING AROUND LOW. AS COLUMN CONTINUES TO COOL IN THIS AREA
OVERNIGHT WILL ISSUE WINTER STORM WATCH AS COULD SEE SOME BANDING
SNOW WITH FRONTOGENETIC FORCING WITHIN TROWEL REGION ALONG CANADIAN
BORDER. REMAINDER OF FA LIKELY TO SEE SOME LIGHT SNOW BUT ONLY MINOR
ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED. WITH CLOUDS AND SOME MIXING WILL HOLD
MINIMUMS CLOSER TO WARMER MAV GUIDANCE.
LOW CONTINUES TO LIFT NE INTO ONTARIO AND SHOULD ALLOW ANY
ADDITIONAL SNOW TO DIMINISH ACROSS THE REGION WEDNESDAY. THIS WILL
BE THE START OF A GENERALLY DRY BUT COLD PERIOD WHICH WILL CONTINUE
FOR REMAINDER OF WORK WEEK. HOPEFULLY DRIER AND COLDER PERIOD WILL
AID IN FLOOD FIGHT.
&&
.AVIATION...
CIGS LIKELY TO REMAIN IN MVFR/IFR RANGE ACROSS MOST OF FA TODAY.
EXCEPTION COULD BE OVER FAR S CENTRAL FA WHERE SOME VFR CIGS NOSING
IN VCNTY DRY SLOT. COLD AIR BEHIND SYSTEM WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT
KDVL BY MORNING WITH SNOW AND WIND CREATING BLOWING SNOW HAZARDS.
&&
.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.
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR NDZ006>008-014-
015-024-026-054.
AREAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR ALL
COUNTIES.
MN...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
FOR MNZ004>009.
AREAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR ALL
COUNTIES.
&&
VOELKERHazardous weather outlook, Mar 24, 7:11 AM CDT, 3 hours 2 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 711 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 NDZ006>008-014-015-024-026-054-251215- TOWNER-CAVALIER-PEMBINA-BENSON-RAMSEY-EDDY-NELSON- WESTERN WALSH COUNTY- 711 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL STILL POSSIBLE TODAY... ...AREAL FLOOD WARNING 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 WILL CHANGE OVER TO SNOW THIS MORNING AND COULD BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES BEFORE DIMINISHING SOME THIS AFTERNOON. THE BEST POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL WILL BE WEST OF A LINE FROM DEVILS LAKE TO LANGDON. LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT HOWEVER SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOT EXPECTED. THE THREAT FOR OVERLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND TONIGHT AS A RESULT OF RECENT RAIN AND RAPID SNOW MELT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED FOR SNOW REPORTS. MNZ001>003-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ016-027>030-038-039-049- 052-053-251215- WEST POLK-NORMAN-CLAY-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-EASTERN WALSH COUNTY-GRAND FORKS-GRIGGS-STEELE- TRAILL-BARNES-CASS-RANSOM-SARGENT-RICHLAND- 711 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...AREAL FLOOD WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT PATCHY AREAS OF LIGHT RAIN WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION HOWEVER SIGNIFICANT RAIN AMOUNTS ARE NOT EXPECTED. THE RAIN WILL CHANGE OVER TO LIGHT SNOW THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT WITH 1 TO 2 INCH ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BY MORNING. THE THREAT FOR OVERLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND TONIGHT AS A RESULT OF RECENT RAIN AND RAPID SNOW MELT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED. MNZ004>009-251215- KITTSON-ROSEAU-LAKE OF THE WOODS-WEST MARSHALL-EAST MARSHALL- NORTH BELTRAMI- 711 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT... ...AREAL FLOOD WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT AREAS OF LIGHT RAIN WILL CONTINUE TODAY WHICH WILL BECOME MIXED WITH AND CHANGING TO SNOW TONIGHT. THERE MAY BE A BRIEF PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN DURING CHANGE OVER. SNOW WILL BECOME MORE STEADY AFTER MIDNIGHT AND AREAS ALONG THE CANADIAN BORDER COULD SEE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL...6 INCHES OR MORE. THE THREAT FOR OVERLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND TONIGHT AS A RESULT OF RECENT RAIN AND RAPID SNOW MELT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY LIGHT SNOW WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TUESDAY WITH MINOR ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED FOR SNOW REPORTS.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 4:33 AM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | FGF | Pembina, Walsh | 11 hr |
| Mar 24, 11:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Pembina | 57 days |
| Mar 24, 3:51 PM CDT | Winter Storm Warning | FGF | Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Steele and 2 more | 21 hr |
| Mar 24, 3:51 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 10 more | 21 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.