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River Flood Warning 46, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Apr 8, 2009, 11:42 AM CDT for Pembina County, North Dakota. It took effect at Apr 13, 2009, 4:08 AM CDT. It was in force for 21 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2009, 11:42 AM CDT (16:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 13, 2009, 4:08 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 4, 2009, 1:11 PM CDT
- In force
- 21 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Pembina County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Pembina River at Neche (NCEN8). The gauge peaked at 21.61 ft at Apr 20, 2009, 11:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 19 ft
- Major stage
- 20.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05100000, 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 081642 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1142 AM CDT WED APR 08 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 NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .CONTINUING SNOWMELT OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WILL INCREASE RUNOFF AND RAISE RIVER LEVELS AT NECHE TO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY NEXT WEEK. 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. && NDC067-081942- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T1647Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.1.ER.090414T1647Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AND CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * THE PROJECTED HIGH STAGE MAY BE BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET DURING THE APRIL 22 TO 28 TIME FRAME. $$ WJB
51 follow-up statements
000 WGUS83 KFGF 081800 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .SNOWMELT RUNOFF WILL ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM THIS WEEKEND AS WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ERODE THE REMAINING SNOWPACK. THIS RUNOFF WILL CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RESPOND AND FLOODING TO INCREASE IN SEVERITY. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER HAS EXPERIENCED VERY LITTLE MELTING AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOW PACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKES ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-100600- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 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 890.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.1 FEET BY TUESDAY AND REMAIN STEADY THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.1 890.1 890.1 890.5 891.3 891.9 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 22.0 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THEREAFTER. * 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) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.5 21.6 21.9 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC073-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND THE SLOWLY RISE TO 22 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 20. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.5 18.5 18.7 19.1 21.7 21.9 21.9 $$ NDC003-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL13 TO 15. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 16.9 17.0 17.6 18.9 20.2 21.6 22.1 $$ NDC017-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 23 FEET BY NEXT WEDNESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.0 21.0 21.2 21.5 22.1 22.5 22.7 $$ NDC017-073-100559- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.090413T0712Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.ER.090413T0712Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE BETWEEN 13 TO 14 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 8.5 8.0 7.8 8.1 9.9 11.7 12.6 $$ NDC017-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 904.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 909.6 FEET BY TUESDAY AND REMAIN STEADY FOR THE NEAR FUTURE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 904.2 904.2 904.9 907.0 908.7 909.4 909.6 $$ NDC077-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 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 WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25 TO 27 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 14.5 13.5 13.7 17.1 21.2 24.7 26.2 $$ NDC097-100559- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.090413T1103Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.ER.090413T1103Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 TO 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, RESIDENTIAL AREA NORTH OF HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 3.9 3.9 4.2 5.4 10.3 14.2 14.9 $$ NDC099-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090413T0742Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.2.ER.090413T0742Z.090414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 15 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 8.8 8.8 8.9 10.0 12.5 15.1 16.0 $$ NDC099-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T1330Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.1.ER.090413T1330Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 2.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 7 TO 9 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.5 FEET, OLD HWY 81 IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 FOREST RIVER MINTO 3.2 3.3 3.6 4.5 5.9 7.2 7.5 $$ NDC067-100559- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T1647Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.1.ER.090414T1647Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 100 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 7.2 7.1 7.2 9.4 13.7 17.6 18.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 091616 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER HAVE SHOWN SOME SMALL INCREASES FROM SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. WITH OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING...RIVER RISES HAVE SLOWED DOWN. THE SAME WILL LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN TODAY AND TONIGHT AS FORECASTED TEMPERATURES ARE SIMILAR. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER HAS EXPERIENCED VERY LITTLE MELTING AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOW PACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKES ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM WHICH SHOULD HAPPEN THIS WEEKEND...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-110415- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 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 890.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 892.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AND REMAIN STEADY FOR A PROLONGED TIME. * 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) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.4 890.5 890.9 891.7 891.9 892.0 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-110415- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 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 20.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING AND REMAIN STEADY FOR A PROLONGED TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.6 21.0 21.6 21.9 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC073-110415- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING WITH A POSSIBLE RISE TO NEAR 23 FEET BY APRIL 20. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 19.1 19.3 20.0 21.7 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC003-110414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, TOP OF THE EMERGENCY DIKES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.3 17.7 19.0 20.2 21.4 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC017-110414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND REMAIN STEADY FOR A PROLONGED TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.6 21.8 22.2 22.6 22.9 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC017-073-110414- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.090412T1630Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.ER.090412T1630Z.090416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 13 TO 14 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.1 9.0 9.2 10.7 12.0 12.9 13.5 $$ NDC017-110414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.6 FEET BY TUESDAY AND REMAIN HIGH FOR A PROLONG TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 906.3 906.9 907.9 909.0 909.6 909.6 909.4 $$ NDC077-110414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 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 15.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 25 TO 27 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 16.2 18.0 20.4 23.3 25.3 26.0 25.7 $$ NDC097-110414- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.090412T1840Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.ER.090412T1840Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 TO 16 FEET BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 5.3 6.7 9.1 12.5 14.6 15.0 14.5 $$ NDC099-110414- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090413T0112Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.2.ER.090413T0112Z.090413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 15 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF HYDRANTS AT 3RD AND WESTERN. WATER REACHES 2ND AND BURGAMOTT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 9.6 9.9 10.9 13.0 15.3 16.0 15.3 $$ NDC099-110414- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.1.ER.090413T1200Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 7 TO 9 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.5 FEET, OLD HWY 81 IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 FOREST RIVER MINTO 4.3 4.6 5.1 6.0 7.1 7.8 7.9 $$ NDC067-110414- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T1700Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.1.ER.090414T1700Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 7.6 7.9 9.5 14.0 17.5 18.7 18.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 100154 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER HAVE SHOWN SOME SMALL INCREASES FROM SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. WITH OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING...RIVER RISES HAVE SLOWED DOWN. THE SAME WILL LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN TONIGHT AS FORECAST TEMPERATURES ARE SIMILAR. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER HAS EXPERIENCED VERY LITTLE MELTING AND HAVE HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOW PACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKES ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM WHICH SHOULD HAPPEN THIS WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST 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. && NDC017-111354- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 892.0 FEET AND REMAIN STEADY AROUND 892.0 FEET FOR SOME TIME. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.6 890.8 891.3 891.8 892.0 892.0 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090413T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. STAGE WILL REMAIN AROUND 22 FEET FOR SOME TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - 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) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.0 21.4 21.8 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC073-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20 AND 22 FEET BY APRIL 13TH TO 15TH. THEN SLOWLY RISING TO 21 TO 23 FEET AROUND APRIL 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 19.1 19.5 21.0 21.8 22.0 22.0 22.1 $$ NDC003-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 13TH TO 15TH. THEN HOLDING STEADY AROUND 21 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, TOP OF THE EMERGENCY DIKES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.3 18.1 19.7 20.7 21.7 21.9 21.9 $$ NDC017-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 23.0 FEET BY APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. EXPECTED TO REMAIN ELEVATED FOR SOME TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.0 22.2 22.6 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC017-073-111353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.090410T0054Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.ER.090409T2010Z.090416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13 AND 14 FEET BY APRIL 16TH TO 18TH. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.8 9.9 10.7 12.0 12.8 13.3 13.5 $$ NDC017-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 909 AND 910 FEET BY APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 907.2 908.0 908.8 909.5 909.6 909.6 909.4 $$ NDC077-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 25 TO 27 FEET BY APRIL 15TH TO 17TH. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 17.0 19.0 21.9 24.5 25.9 26.0 25.4 $$ NDC099-111353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090412T2100Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.ER.090412T2100Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE BETWEEN 15 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 10.2 10.7 12.2 14.2 15.7 15.8 14.9 $$ NDC097-111353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.090412T1600Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.ER.090412T1600Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 14 TO 16 FEET BY APRIL 14TH TO 16TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 6.5 8.1 11.2 13.8 14.9 14.9 14.4 $$ NDC099-111353- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.ER.090413T1200Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 7 TO 9 FEET BY APRIL 15TH TO 17TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 FOREST RIVER MINTO 4.5 4.8 5.5 6.5 7.5 7.9 7.9 $$ NDC067-111353- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T1630Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.ER.090414T1630Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 854 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 20TH TO 24TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 7.7 8.6 12.2 16.3 18.5 19.1 19.0 $$
000
WGUS83 KFGF 101812
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR...
THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY
THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY
THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY
THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR...
THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND
COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
.THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO
SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24
HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS TONIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE
FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24
HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF.
RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY...
LISBON AND HARWOOD...AND ALONG THE MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON. THE UPPER
HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS
EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES
BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS
ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THE RIVER
LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY.
THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO
THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY.
ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE
RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED
CREST FORECASTS.
THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE
UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER
INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN...
- DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS
- CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING.
- PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER
LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION
ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS
THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR
THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE.
THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN
QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
&&
NDC017-120612-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.7 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO 892 FEET
EARLY NEXT WEEK AND REMAIN STEADY AT THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON
DRIVE IS CLOSED.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
SHEYENNE RIVER
HARWOOD 891.1 891.5 891.9 892.0 892.0 892.0 892.0
$$
NDC017-077-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 22 FEET
EARLY NEXT WEEK AND REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
SHEYENNE RIVER
KINDRED 21.0 21.5 21.9 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0
$$
NDC073-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20 AND 22
FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 20. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY
LEVEES...1087.5 FEET.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
SHEYENNE RIVER
LISBON 18.3 19.5 21.7 22.2 22.5 22.6 22.9
$$
NDC003-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:01 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23
FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
SHEYENNE RIVER
VALLEY CITY 19.2 20.8 21.6 21.8 22.3 22.1 21.8
$$
NDC017-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 23 FEET BY APRIL
14 TO 16 AND REMAIN ELEVATED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE
STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH
OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
SHEYENNE RIVER
WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 22.7 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC017-073-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ENDN8.3.ER.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13 AND 15
FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
MAPLE RIVER
ENDERLIN 11.3 12.4 13.8 14.5 14.2 13.5 12.6
$$
NDC017-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 909 AND 910
FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
MAPLE RIVER
MAPLETON 908.6 909.1 909.5 909.6 909.6 909.6 909.6
$$
NDC077-120611-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 25 AND 27
FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
WILD RICE RIVER
ABERCROMBIE 19.4 21.9 24.5 25.8 25.9 25.0 23.9
$$
NDC099-120611-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090412T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/GRNN8.3.ER.090412T1200Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS
CANCELLED.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO BETWEEN 15 AND 17 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
PARK RIVER
GRAFTON 10.9 12.0 13.7 15.4 16.0 15.3 14.3
$$
NDC097-120611-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.090411T1648Z-000000T0000Z/
/HGRN8.2.ER.090411T1648Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING
IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
GOOSE RIVER
HILLSBORO 9.6 12.1 13.9 14.9 15.0 14.5 12.8
$$
NDC099-120611-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090412T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTON8.2.ER.090412T1200Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS
CANCELLED.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO BETWEEN 7 AND 9 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY
BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING
STARTS.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
FOREST RIVER
MINTO 5.2 6.0 6.8 7.5 8.0 7.9 7.3
$$
NDC067-120611-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/NCEN8.2.ER.090414T2100Z.090417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
112 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE.
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING
IS CANCELLED.
* AT 11:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17
PEMBINA RIVER
NECHE 8.3 9.9 13.8 17.2 18.6 19.0 19.1
$$
ROGERS000 WGUS83 KFGF 110146 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD...AND ALONG THE MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-121346- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM FRIDAY 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 TO SLOWLY RISE TO 892 FEET EARLY NEXT WEEK AND REMAIN STEADY AT THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.3 891.7 891.9 892.0 892.0 892.0 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 22 FEET EARLY NEXT WEEK AND REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.8 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC073-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 20 AND 22 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 20. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.1 20.3 22.0 22.6 22.7 22.8 23.0 $$ NDC003-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 19.7 21.3 21.7 22.2 22.2 22.0 21.8 $$ NDC017-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 23 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16 AND REMAIN ELEVATED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.6 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC017-073-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13 AND 15 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.9 13.1 14.3 14.5 13.9 13.1 12.1 $$ NDC017-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 909 AND 910 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.9 909.3 909.6 909.6 909.6 909.6 909.6 $$ NDC077-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 25 AND 27 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 20.3 23.3 25.3 26.0 25.6 24.4 23.5 $$ NDC099-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090412T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090412T1200Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 15 AND 17 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 11.5 12.8 14.6 15.9 15.8 14.8 13.9 $$ NDC097-121345- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.090411T0936Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T0936Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 11.2 13.2 14.6 15.0 14.8 13.8 10.7 $$ NDC099-121345- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090412T1400Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.SM.090412T1400Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 7 AND 9 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.4 6.4 7.1 7.8 8.0 7.7 6.8 $$ NDC067-121345- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T2100Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.SM.090414T2100Z.090417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 846 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 9.3 11.7 15.7 18.2 18.9 19.0 18.9 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 111637 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD...AND ALONG THE MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-130437- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE SLOWLY RISING TO NEAR 892.0 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.4 891.8 892.0 892.0 892.0 892.0 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.7 21.9 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC073-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20 TO 22 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.2 20.6 21.8 22.0 22.1 22.1 22.4 $$ NDC003-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.3 21.5 22.0 22.2 22.2 22.1 21.9 $$ NDC017-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.6 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC077-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 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 SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25 TO 27 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 21.6 24.2 25.7 25.9 25.0 24.0 22.9 $$ NDC017-073-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13 TO 15 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.2 13.7 14.5 14.3 13.7 12.8 11.9 $$ NDC017-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909 TO 910 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.1 909.3 909.5 909.5 909.5 909.5 909.5 $$ NDC099-130436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090412T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090412T1800Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 15 TO 17 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 11.7 13.1 14.5 15.5 15.3 14.2 13.3 $$ NDC097-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14 TO 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 12.1 13.8 14.8 15.0 14.6 13.2 10.7 $$ NDC099-130436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 7 TO 9 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.5 6.4 7.3 7.9 7.9 7.4 6.8 $$ NDC067-130436- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090415T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.SM.090415T0600Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 20 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 10.4 12.5 15.8 18.4 19.3 19.7 20.0 $$ NDC019-067-130436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.090415T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090415T0600Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1137 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 12 TO 14 FEET BY APRIL 20 TO 24. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 6.0 8.3 10.3 11.0 11.0 11.4 12.1 $$
000 WGUS43 KFGF 120139 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 839 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR... THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES...WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. CONFIDENCE HAS INCREASED FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE TO REACH AT LEAST MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...THUS THE WARNING HAS BEEN UPGRADED. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE CREST PROJECTION AT THIS TIME INCLUDES SNOWMELT ONLY. 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. && NDC067-120439- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090415T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.SM.090415T0600Z.090419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 839 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY NIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 20 TO 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 120213 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD...AND ALONG THE MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-131413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY 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 TO SLOWLY RISE TO 892 FEET EARLY NEXT WEEK AND REMAIN STEADY AT THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.7 891.9 892.0 892.0 892.0 892.0 891.9 $$ NDC017-077-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.SM.090325T0053Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 22 FEET EARLY NEXT WEEK AND REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC073-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 19.4 21.4 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.6 $$ NDC003-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ELEVATED FOR SOME TIME. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 21.0 21.8 22.2 22.2 22.1 22.0 21.8 $$ NDC017-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 23 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16 AND REMAIN ELEVATED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.7 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC077-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 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 SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 25 AND 27 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 22.7 25.2 26.0 25.4 24.5 23.4 22.5 $$ NDC017-073-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13 AND 15 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 13.0 14.2 14.5 14.0 13.2 12.3 11.4 $$ NDC017-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 909 AND 910 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 909.1 909.4 909.5 909.5 909.5 909.5 909.4 $$ NDC099-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090412T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090412T1800Z.090415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 15 AND 17 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 12.4 13.8 15.2 15.5 14.7 13.7 12.9 $$ NDC097-131412- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090419T0700Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T0600Z.090418T1900Z.NR/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 13.1 14.5 14.9 14.9 14.0 12.1 9.5 $$ NDC099-131412- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.SM.090413T0600Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE TO BETWEEN 7 AND 9 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.8 6.7 7.6 8.0 7.7 7.2 6.5 $$ NDC067-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090415T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.2.SM.090415T0600Z.090419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY NIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 12.9 15.7 17.6 19.0 19.6 19.8 20.1 $$ NDC019-067-131412- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.090415T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.090415T0600Z.090419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 913 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY NIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 12 AND 14 FEET BY APRIL 20 TO 24. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 7.8 9.5 10.8 11.0 11.2 11.7 12.4 $$ TG
000 WGUS43 KFGF 121636 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1136 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY AND INCREASED IN DURATION FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... ...FORECAST FLOODING HAS INCREASED IN DURATION FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .THE RECENT SNOWMELT WILL CAUSE THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE TO REACH MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IN ABOUT A WEEK FROM TODAY. 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. && NDC067-121936- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T2024Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090414T2024Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1136 AM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO A CREST BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 121720 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY AT THIS TIME DUE TO LIMITED PRECIPITATION IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE PRIMARILY DUE TO SNOW MELT. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-140519- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 892 FEET AND REMAIN STEADY NEAR 892 FEET FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.3 891.5 891.7 891.9 892.0 892.0 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY BETWEEN 21 AND 22 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.1 21.2 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC073-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 20.4 21.5 21.8 21.9 21.9 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC003-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 13 AND 15...THEN HOLD STEADY BETWEEN 21 AND 22 FEET AS RESERVOIR RELEASES INCREASE AND MOVE DOWNSTREAM. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 21.1 21.8 22.0 22.0 21.8 21.6 21.5 $$ NDC017-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY BETWEEN 22 AND 23 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.9 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC077-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 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 SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 22 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 15. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 22.0 22.9 22.9 22.5 22.0 21.4 20.6 $$ NDC017-073-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 AND 15 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 13.6 14.3 14.1 13.6 12.6 11.7 10.9 $$ NDC017-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST NEAR 909 FEET BY APRIL 16. 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.9 908.9 908.9 909.1 909.1 909.1 909.0 $$ NDC099-140518- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090413T0730Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0730Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 15 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 12.3 14.0 15.0 15.3 14.6 13.7 13.0 $$ NDC067-140518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090414T2024Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090414T2024Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. (UPDATED MARCH 17TH 2009) RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF GAGE IS OVERTOPPED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 14.6 17.4 19.0 19.7 19.9 20.2 20.7 $$ NDC019-067-140518- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.090413T1500Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.090413T1500Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO LOCAL RUNOFF TO AROUND 11 FEET BY APRIL 14. THE RIVER WILL THEN RISE EVEN MORE TO BETWEEN 12 AND 14 FEET BY APRIL 20 TO 24. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 10.9 11.2 11.1 11.2 11.7 12.6 13.3 $$ NDC097-140518- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090419T0524Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T1800Z.090418T1724Z.NR/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 13.1 14.4 14.9 14.6 13.5 10.9 7.5 $$ NDC099-140518- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090413T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.SM.090413T1800Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1219 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 7 AND 9 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.8 6.7 7.5 8.0 7.6 6.9 6.1 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 130343 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO PRECIPITATION IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...WITH THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS PRIMARILY DUE TO SNOW MELT AT THIS TIME. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. 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. && NDC017-141543- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 892 FEET AND REMAIN STEADY NEAR 892 FEET FOR SOME TIME. * 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.4 891.6 891.8 892.0 892.0 892.0 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER REMAIN STEADY AROUND 21 TO 22 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC073-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 21. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 19.8 21.2 21.7 21.9 22.0 22.0 21.9 $$ NDC003-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 TO 23 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15...THEN HOLD STEADY AROUND 21 TO 22 FEET. AS RESERVOIR RELEASES INCREASE AND MOVE DOWNSTREAM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 21.1 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.7 21.5 21.4 $$ NDC017-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 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 SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN AROUND 22 TO 23 FEET FOR SOME TIME. * 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.8 22.9 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC077-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 21.2 22.0 21.5 21.0 20.6 20.0 19.3 $$ NDC017-073-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 15 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 14.1 14.3 13.9 13.1 12.2 11.3 10.7 $$ NDC017-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO AROUND 909 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 908.8 909.0 909.1 909.0 909.0 909.0 $$ NDC099-141542- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.090413T0321Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 15 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.7 14.6 15.3 15.0 14.2 13.4 12.6 $$ NDC067-141542- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090413T2300Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T2300Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 20 AND 21 FEET BY APRIL 22 TO 28. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. (UPDATED MARCH 17TH 2009) RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF GAGE IS OVERTOPPED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 18.1 19.4 19.7 19.7 20.0 20.4 20.7 $$ NDC019-067-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090419T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...INITIAL RISE TO AROUND 13 FEET FROM LOCAL RUNOFF AND THEN CREST FROM 12 TO 14 FEET FROM APRIL 20 TO 24. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 12.8 11.8 11.8 11.9 12.4 13.0 13.4 $$ NDC097-141542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090419T0524Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T1800Z.090418T1724Z.NR/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 19...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 14 TO 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 13.9 14.8 14.9 14.3 12.5 9.0 6.4 $$ NDC099-141542- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090415T0600Z-090419T0300Z/ /MTON8.1.SM.090415T0600Z.090416T1800Z.090418T1500Z.NO/ 1043 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 7 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.5 FEET, OLD HWY 81 IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 FOREST RIVER MINTO 4.9 5.8 6.6 6.7 6.3 5.8 5.3 $$ NG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 130740 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 240 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS AT OR ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF. THE PEMBINA RIVER CONTINUES TO RISE QUICKLY THIS MORNING FROM THE WARM WEATHER. ONCE THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF IS ABLE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SYSTEM THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...RIVER LEVELS WILL RISE QUICKLY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO PRECIPITATION IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...WITH THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS PRIMARILY DUE TO SNOW MELT AT THIS TIME. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC067-141940- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.090413T0908Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0908Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 240 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. (UPDATED MARCH 17TH 2009) RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF GAGE IS OVERTOPPED. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 19.9 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.6 20.7 20.8 $$ NDC019-067-141939- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 240 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.7 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.6 13.8 13.4 13.4 13.5 13.8 14.0 $$
460 WGUS83 KFGF 131520 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY... LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE UPPER HALF OF THE SHEYENNE BASIN HAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING AND HAS EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOWPACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. THE SHEYENNE AND DEVILS LAKE RIVER BASINS HAVE RECEIVED ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF RAIN OVERNIGHT. THIS RAIN WATER WILL COUPLE WITH THE REMAINDER OF THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF TO CAUSE RAPID RISES IN MANY OF THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-150319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN AROUND 891 TO 892 FEET FOR SOME TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.3 891.5 891.7 891.9 892.0 892.0 892.0 $$ NDC017-077-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS LIKELY TO REMAIN STEADY AROUND 21 TO 22 FEET FOR QUIT A PERIOD OF TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC073-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 20.3 21.3 21.8 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.8 $$ NDC003-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST AT BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET DURING APRIL 14 TO APRIL 16. IT SHOULD THEN HOLD STEADY AS RESERVOIR RELEASES INCREASE AND MOVE DOWNSTREAM. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 21.1 21.9 21.9 21.8 21.6 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC017-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN AROUND 22 TO 23 FEET FOR SOME TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 $$ NDC077-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 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 MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THIS WEEK TO BELOW 20 FEET BY THE END OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 20.3 20.2 20.1 19.9 19.7 19.3 18.6 $$ NDC099-150318- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090420T2100Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090415T1800Z.090420T0900Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 20...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 20...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 15 AND 16 FEET DURING THE APRIL 15 TO APRIL 17 TIME PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 14.3 15.5 15.6 14.8 13.8 12.8 11.9 $$ NDC067-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...LOCAL SNOWMELT RUNOFF AND RAINFALL OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS HAS CAUSED A RAPID RISE ON THE PEMBINA. LEVELS WILL REMAIN HIGH AS THE UPSTREAM WATER MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH THE AREA. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.2 20.8 20.9 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 $$ NDC019-067-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T1330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...LOCAL SNOWMELT RUNOFF AND RAINFALL OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS HAS CAUSED A RAPID RISE ON THE PEMBINA. LEVELS WILL REMAIN HIGH AS THE UPSTREAM WATER MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH THE AREA. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.3 13.8 14.0 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 $$ NDC017-073-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...AN ADDITIONAL ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT OF RISE IS POSSIBLE ON THE MAPLE NEAR ENDERLIN. THE RIVER SHOULD BEGIN FALLING DURING THE MID TO LATE WEEK PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 13.5 13.3 12.8 12.1 11.5 10.9 10.4 $$ NDC017-150318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER STAGES SHOULD REMAIN STEADY AT AROUND 908 TO 909 FEET FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE. . * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.3 908.3 908.4 908.5 908.5 908.4 908.2 $$ NDC097-150318- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090419T1312Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T1800Z.090419T0112Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 15 FEET ON APRIL 15 OR APRIL 16. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 13.8 14.9 15.0 14.1 12.1 8.4 6.1 $$ NDC099-150318- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090414T2000Z-090420T1200Z/ /MTON8.1.SM.090414T2000Z.090416T1800Z.090420T0000Z.NO/ 1019 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 20...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY APRIL 20...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * A CREST AROUND 8 FEET IS FORECAST TO OCCUR ON APRIL 16 OR APRIL 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.7 6.9 7.7 7.8 7.3 6.4 5.5 $$ WJB
000
WGUS83 KFGF 140233
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR...
THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR...
THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND
COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY
THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY
THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY
THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER
COUNTIES
.THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE
TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT
OVERNIGHT LOWS ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY
AND ACCELERATE THE CURRENT RUNOFF.
RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY...
LISBON AND HARWOOD. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AND DEVILS LAKE BASINS HAVE
RECEIVED ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF RAIN LAST NIGHT. THIS RAIN
WATER WILL COUPLE WITH THE REMAINDER OF THE SNOWMELT RUNOFF TO CAUSE
ADDITIONAL RISES IN MANY OF THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OVER THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED
MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE
UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND
RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY
PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN...
- DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS
- CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING.
- PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER
LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION
ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS
THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR
THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE.
THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN
QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
&&
NDC017-151433-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.2 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AROUND 891 TO 892 FEET FOR
SEVERAL DAYS.
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
SHEYENNE RIVER
HARWOOD 891.4 891.6 891.8 891.9 892.0 892.0 892.0
$$
NDC017-077-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY BETWEEN 21 AND 22 FEET
FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
SHEYENNE RIVER
KINDRED 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC073-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23
FEET BY APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY
LEVEES...1087.5 FEET.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
SHEYENNE RIVER
LISBON 20.9 21.5 21.9 22.0 21.9 21.9 21.7
$$
NDC003-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 21 AND 23
FEET BY APRIL 14 TO APRIL 16...THEREAFTER HOLDING STEADY AROUND
21 TO 22 FEET AS RESERVOIR RELEASES INCREASE AND MOVE DOWNSTREAM.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
SHEYENNE RIVER
VALLEY CITY 21.6 22.0 21.8 21.7 21.5 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC017-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY AROUND 22 TO 23 FEET FOR
SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE
STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH
OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
SHEYENNE RIVER
WEST FARGO DIVER 22.7 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC077-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM
OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
WILD RICE RIVER
ABERCROMBIE 20.3 20.1 20.0 19.8 19.5 18.9 18.2
$$
NDC099-151432-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090420T1800Z/
/GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090415T1800Z.090420T0600Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON.
* UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 20...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 15 AND 16
FEET BY APRIL 15 TO APRIL 17.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
PARK RIVER
GRAFTON 15.1 15.7 15.3 14.3 13.3 12.4 11.5
$$
NDC067-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* LOCAL SNOWMELT RUNOFF AND RAINFALL THE PAST 24 HOURS HAS CAUSED
A RAPID RISE ON THE PEMBINA RIVER. EXPECT LEVELS TO REMAIN HIGH
AS THE WATER FROM UPSTREAM MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
PEMBINA RIVER
NECHE 20.7 20.9 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0
$$
NDC019-067-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL AND BECOME STEADY AROUND
14.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* LOCAL SNOWMELT RUNOFF AND RAINFALL THE PAST 24 HOURS HAS CAUSED
A RAPID RISE ON THE PEMBINA RIVER. EXPECT LEVELS TO REMAIN HIGH
AS THE WATER FROM UPSTREAM MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR
DAMAGE IN CITY PARK.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
PEMBINA RIVER
WALHALLA 14.9 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.1
$$
NDC017-073-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM
RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
MAPLE RIVER
ENDERLIN 13.1 13.0 12.4 11.8 11.2 10.6 10.1
$$
NDC017-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY BETWEEN 908 AND 909
FEET THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
MAPLE RIVER
MAPLETON 908.2 908.3 908.4 908.4 908.3 908.2 907.9
$$
NDC097-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090419T1312Z/
/HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T1800Z.090419T0112Z.NR/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO.
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15 FEET BY
APRIL 15 TO APRIL 16.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
GOOSE RIVER
HILLSBORO 14.1 15.0 14.6 13.3 10.2 7.1 5.4
$$
NDC099-151432-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090414T2000Z-090420T1200Z/
/MTON8.1.SM.090414T2000Z.090416T1800Z.090420T0000Z.NO/
933 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO.
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY APRIL 20...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS
CANCELLED.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8 FEET BY APRIL
16 TO APRIL 17.
* 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 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
FOREST RIVER
MINTO 6.2 7.4 7.8 7.6 6.9 6.0 5.2
$$000 WGUS83 KFGF 141556 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MOST OF THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SNOWMELT RUNOFF AND SOME RECENT RAIN MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS ABOVE FREEZING IN MOST PLACES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS MELTING 24 HOURS A DAY OF ANY REMAINING SNOW. RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY...LISBON AND HARWOOD. PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK INTO THIS WEEKEND MAY AGGRAVATE ALREADY SWOLLEN RIVERS. AT THIS POINT THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION...WITH AMOUNTS OF UP TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND WESTERN MINNESOTA. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS WEATHER SYSTEM CLOSELY. 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. && NDC017-160356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 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 891.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOVER BETWEEN 891 AND 892 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.3 891.3 891.3 891.3 891.4 891.4 891.4 $$ NDC017-077-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090414T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY BETWEEN 21 AND 22 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 $$ NDC073-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 22 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO APRIL 16 FROM ADDITIONAL SNOWMELT RUNOFF AND FLOWS FROM UPSTREAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.8 21.9 21.8 21.8 21.9 21.9 21.7 $$ NDC003-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY FOR A COUPLE DAYS...BUT THEN RISE AGAIN TO BETWEEN 21 AND 22 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO APRIL 20. * LOCAL RUNOFF WILL PEAK TODAY. BALDHILL DAM IS CURRENTLY HOLDING OUTFLOWS AROUND 6K CFS AND MAY INCREASE OUTFLOWS LATER THIS WEEK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.5 20.6 21.2 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC017-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY BETWEEN 22 AND 23 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 $$ NDC077-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 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 TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 19.6 19.1 18.9 18.9 18.8 18.3 17.8 $$ NDC099-160355- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090420T1200Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090415T1800Z.090420T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO A CREST BETWEEN 15 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO APRIL 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.5 15.4 14.5 13.6 12.5 11.7 11.1 $$ NDC067-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY APRIL 16...AND THEN REMAIN STEADY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.2 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC019-067-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY APRIL 16...AND THEN REMAIN STEADY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.3 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 $$ NDC017-073-160355- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090421T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090415T0000Z.090420T1200Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING...THEN FALL OVER THE FOLLOWING SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 13.2 12.9 12.0 11.1 10.3 9.5 8.9 $$ NDC017-160355- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 908 AND 909 FEET BY APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER FROM FLOWS UPSTREAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.4 908.7 909.0 909.0 909.0 908.8 908.5 $$ NDC097-160355- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090420T0045Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090416T0600Z.090419T1245Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15 FEET BY APRIL 15 TO APRIL 16. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 14.3 15.0 14.8 13.1 10.1 7.7 5.8 $$ NDC099-160355- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090415T0600Z-090421T0000Z/ /MTON8.1.SM.090415T0600Z.090417T1200Z.090420T1200Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO APRIL 17. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 FOREST RIVER MINTO 6.0 6.9 7.6 7.5 6.9 6.0 5.2 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 150229 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MOST OF THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE RISE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT SNOWMELT AND RECENT PRECIPITATION MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. RECORD FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AND LISBON. 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. && NDC017-161429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 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 891.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO HOVER BETWEEN 891.0 AND 892.0 FEET. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.3 891.3 891.3 891.3 891.4 891.4 891.4 $$ NDC017-077-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090414T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY BETWEEN 21.0 AND 22.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 $$ NDC073-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * LOCAL RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT IS OCCURRING SLIGHTLY FASTER THAN EXPECTED. THEREFORE...THE CREST FORECAST HAS INCREASED SLIGHTLY. ALTHOUGH THE LOCAL FLOWS WILL START TO GO DOWN...THE FLOWS FROM UPSTREAM LOCATIONS WILL KEEP THE RIVER LEVEL UP FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.0 21.8 21.8 21.8 21.9 21.8 21.5 $$ NDC003-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * LOCAL RUNOFF HAS PEAKED TODAY. THEREFORE...BALDHILL DAMN HAS INCREASED OUTFLOWS TO AROUND 6.5 KCFS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.5 20.9 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC017-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 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 TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO HOVER BETWEEN 22.0 AND 23.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 $$ NDC077-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 19.3 19.0 18.9 18.9 18.6 18.0 17.7 $$ NDC099-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090420T1200Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090415T1800Z.090420T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO A CREST PREDICTION BETWEEN 15.0 AND 16.0 FEET DURING THE APRIL 15-16 TIMEFRAME. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.6 15.0 14.1 13.0 12.0 11.3 10.6 $$ NDC067-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * CREST FORECAST HAS BEEN INCREASED SLIGHTLY TO ACCOUNT FOR SECOND CREST UPSTREAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090414T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.9 14.7 14.6 14.4 14.3 14.2 14.1 $$ NDC017-073-161428- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090420T2100Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090420T0900Z.NO/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.8 12.3 11.4 10.6 9.8 9.1 8.5 $$ NDC017-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 908.0 AND 909.0 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. THE ADDITIONAL RISE IN RIVER LEVELS DUE TO LARGER FLOWS UPSTREAM. * 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) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.5 908.9 909.0 909.0 908.9 908.6 908.3 $$ NDC097-161428- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090420T0045Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090416T1800Z.090419T1245Z.NR/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE WITH A CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET IN THE APRIL 15-16 TIMEFRAME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 14.3 15.0 14.1 11.6 8.8 6.6 5.5 $$ NDC099-161428- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090415T1800Z-090421T0000Z/ /MTON8.1.SM.090415T1800Z.090417T1800Z.090420T1200Z.NO/ 929 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE WITH A CREST NEAR 8.0 FEET IN THE APRIL 15-16 TIMEFRAME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.5 FEET, OLD HWY 81 IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 FOREST RIVER MINTO 6.2 7.1 7.6 7.2 6.4 5.5 4.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 151626 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MOST OF THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RISE PRINCIPALLY DUE TO SIGNIFICANT SNOWMELT. RECORD FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AND LISBON. MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AND THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM MAY DROP ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK INTO THE WEEKEND...WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT IMPACT THE CURRENT RIVER STAGE FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-170426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 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 891.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891 TO 892 FEET. * 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) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 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 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY AROUND 21 TO 22 FEET. * 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) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...LOCAL RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT SHOULD PEAK TODAY WITH STAGES TOPPING OUT BETWEEN 22.5 AND 23 FEET. THE RIVER SHOULD HOLD STEADY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.7 22.5 22.4 22.4 22.3 22.3 22.3 $$ NDC003-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...LOCAL RUNOFF IS TAPERING OFF AS BALDHILL DAM KEEPS OUTFLOWS NEAR 6500 CFS. THESE RELEASES MAY INCREASE LATER THIS WEEK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.4 20.7 21.1 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC017-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22 OR 23 FEET FOR THE NEAR FUTURE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC077-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 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 19.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 3 BRIDGE (DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE) STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 19.0 18.8 18.7 18.4 17.8 17.0 16.3 $$ NDC099-170425- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090420T0900Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0600Z.090419T2100Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 16 FEET OVERNIGHT TONIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.9 14.8 13.4 12.3 11.5 10.9 10.5 $$ NDC067-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 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 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY BETWEEN 21 AND 22 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE FALLING SLOWLY TONIGHT AND THE REST OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.2 14.8 14.6 14.4 14.3 14.2 14.1 $$ NDC017-073-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090420T2100Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090420T0900Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL MONDAY 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. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.5 11.9 11.0 10.2 9.4 8.8 8.3 $$ NDC017-170425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AROUND 908 OR 909 FEET THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.5 908.8 909.0 908.9 908.7 908.4 908.0 $$ NDC097-170425- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T0508Z/ /HGRN8.2.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T1800Z.090417T1708Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY CRESTING WITH A MINOR ADDITIONAL RISE POSSIBLE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 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) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 12.7 10.6 8.0 6.2 5.0 4.7 4.5 $$ NDC099-170425- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090417T0300Z-090421T0300Z/ /MTON8.1.SM.090417T0300Z.090418T1200Z.090420T1500Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM THURSDAY EVENING TO MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * ADDITIONAL RISES WILL OCCUR DUE TO UPSTREAM FLOWS. THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 7 FEET THIS WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.5 FEET, OLD HWY 81 IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.7 6.3 7.0 6.8 6.1 5.5 5.0 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 160230 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY. THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY. THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY. THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES. THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY. THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES. .FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG MOST OF THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER. RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AND LISBON...AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. MAJOR FLOODING IS ALSO OCCURRING ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT THE WEST FARGO DIVERSION AND HARWOOD...THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON...AND ALONG THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. MINIMAL CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE FORECASTS THIS EVENING. THE MOST NOTABLE ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN TO DELAY THE FALL IN WATER LEVELS ON THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER THAT IS IN THAT 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. 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. && NDC017-171430- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 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 MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE WATER LEVEL WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.1 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS PRESENT IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER REMAINS OVER PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 29 NEAR HARWOOD UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 890.6 FEET. THAT IS NOT EXPECTED IN THIS SEVEN DAY FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 21.2 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.7 FEET BY THURSDAY NIGHT. THE LOCAL RUNOFF WILL DIMINISH BY THAT POINT. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AND ABOVE THE PREVIOUS RECORD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS AS WATER FROM UPSTREAM MOVES INTO THE AREA. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.6 22.5 22.5 22.4 22.4 22.3 22.3 $$ NDC003-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY HAS NOT YET CRESTED. ALTHOUGH LOCAL RUNOFF IS DIMINISHING...INFLOW ABOVE BALDHILL DAM CONTINUES. AS A RESULT...THE OUTFLOW FROM THE DAM MAY INCREASE LATER THIS WEEK...WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE RIVER LEVEL TO RESUME RISING MORE STEADILY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC017-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 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 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 22.4 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT - FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD NORTH DAKOTA UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL DROPS BELOW 21.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC077-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...DROPPING BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 18.0 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE BRIDGE NEAR THE GAGE REMAINS FLOODED UNTIL THE RIVER DROPS BELOW 18.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 18.8 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.4 16.6 16.1 $$ NDC099-171429- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090420T1200Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0600Z.090420T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST NEAR OR JUST BELOW 16.0 FEET BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 6 AM CDT THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.4 14.1 12.9 12.0 11.2 10.7 10.4 $$ NDC067-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. THE RIVER LEVEL WILL THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER PRESENT IN THE RIVER BASIN. * THIS COMPARES TO THE CREST OF 21.4 FEET OBSERVED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.4 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS VERY NEAR ITS CREST AROUND 15.4 FEET. HOWEVER...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN VERY NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGH AT LEAST THE FIRST PART OF THE WEEKEND...AND ABOVE THE MINOR FLOOD STAGE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THE RIVER WILL ONLY SLOWLY FALL DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER PRESENT IN THE RIVER BASIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT - FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK OF THE RIVER UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 14.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.4 15.4 15.3 15.2 15.1 15.0 14.9 $$ NDC017-073-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090420T2100Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090420T0900Z.NO/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. PRESENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE EARLY NEXT WEEK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.1 11.4 10.6 9.8 9.1 8.5 8.1 $$ NDC017-171429- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 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 908.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.0 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 909.0 909.0 908.8 908.5 908.2 907.7 $$ NDC097-171429- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T0325Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090417T1525Z.NO/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING...AND WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO DROP BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT - SOME OVERBANK FLOW CONTINUES UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 7.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 11.6 9.0 6.9 5.3 4.7 4.4 4.1 $$ NDC099-171429- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.090417T0600Z-090421T0300Z/ /MTON8.1.SM.090417T0600Z.090418T1200Z.090420T1500Z.NO/ 930 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 7.0 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - THE RIVER IS BANKFULL AND BEGINS TO OVERFLOW ITS LEFT BANK AT 6.0 FEET. OLD HIGHWAY 81 DOES NOT GO UNDERWATER UNLESS THE RIVER REACHES 7.5 FEET...WHICH IS NOT CURRENTLY EXPECTED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 FOREST RIVER MINTO 5.8 6.7 7.0 6.4 5.8 5.2 4.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 161552 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .FLOODING CONTINUES ON MANY OF THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. RIVER LEVELS ARE FALLING WITH THE CREST HAVING OCCURRED IN MANY LOCATIONS. THE EXCEPTIONS ARE ON THE SHEYENNE...MAPLE AND PEMBINA RIVERS WHERE UPSTREAM INFLOW CONTINUES TO INCREASE OR REMAIN STEADY. POINTS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SEE RECORD WATER LEVELS AS HIGH RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM WILL ALLOW THE RIVER LEVEL AT VALLEY CITY TO SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 20 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. AT LISBON THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST TODAY AND THEN VERY SLOWLY BEGIN TO RECEDE. BREAKOUT FLOWS IN THE KINDRED AREA WILL CONTINUE AND MAY INCREASE AS THE LISBON CREST APPROACHES IN THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-180352- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.1 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090416T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 21.2 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.9 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.8 22.4 22.1 21.8 21.4 21.1 20.8 $$ NDC003-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090416T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 20 FEET BY SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.2 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 22.4 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC077-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. BRIDGE NEAR GAGE IS FLOODED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 17.5 16.8 15.9 14.9 13.8 12.7 12.1 $$ NDC099-180351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T2100Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090421T0900Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 15.4 14.6 13.7 12.7 11.9 11.2 10.7 $$ NDC067-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090416T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.5 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090416T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 15 FEET FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.1 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 14.9 $$ MNC107-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 29.0 FEET, BANKS OVERFLOW. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 29.2 29.0 28.8 28.6 28.4 28.2 28.0 $$ MNC069-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.SM.090409T0110Z.090416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 807.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 807.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN START TO RECEDE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 807.5 807.3 806.9 806.2 805.4 804.5 803.3 $$ NDC017-073-180351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090422T1200Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 12.2 11.7 11.1 10.6 10.1 9.5 9.0 $$ NDC017-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.0 FEET BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 908.9 909.0 908.8 908.5 908.3 907.9 $$ MNC027-171200- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-090417T1200Z/ /SABM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090413T0400Z.090417T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. VERY MINOR FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 11.9 11.5 11.2 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.2 $$ MNC027-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 15 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, SOME AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.7 16.0 15.2 14.6 14.0 13.4 12.9 $$ MNC027-180351- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-090418T1800Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090319T1600Z.090326T0500Z.090418T0600Z.NR/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 7.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 7.1 6.9 6.7 6.4 6.2 6.1 6.0 $$ MNC119-180351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.SM.090325T1418Z.090401T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 23 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 24.2 23.9 23.6 23.2 22.9 22.6 22.2 $$ NDC097-180234- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T0234Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090417T1434Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...THE CITY PARK IN HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 10.3 7.9 6.0 5.1 4.6 4.3 4.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 170236 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES. GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY. PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON 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 LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY. PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES. .RECORD FLOODING WILL CONTINUE FOR DAYS ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER FROM VALLEY CITY TO LISBON. THE CONTINUATION OF RECORD WATER LEVELS IS THE RESULT OF OUTFLOW FROM BALDHILL DAM. THIS OUTFLOW IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY FOR DAYS...SO ALTHOUGH WATER LEVELS WILL DROP A BIT NOW THAT LOCAL RUNOFF HAS DIMINISHED...THEY WILL REMAIN IN RECORD TERRITORY. DOWNSTREAM...BREAKOUT FLOWS IN THE KINDRED AREA WILL CONTINUE...AND MAY INCREASE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS THE INITIAL CREST OF WATER FROM SNOW MELT THAT WAS AT LISBON MAKES ITS WAY DOWNSTREAM. FLOODING WILL ALSO CONTINUE ON OTHER TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OVER EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA. HOWEVER...CRESTS HAVE OCCURRED AT MANY LOCATIONS AND WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. THE EXCEPTIONS BESIDE THE SHEYENNE RIVER ARE THE MAPLE AND PEMBINA RIVERS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-181436- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE WATER LEVEL WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.1 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS PRESENT IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER REMAINS OVER PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 29 NEAR HARWOOD UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 890.6 FEET. THAT IS NOT EXPECTED IN THIS SEVEN DAY FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090416T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 21.2 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY INTO FRIDAY. LOCAL RUNOFF HAS DIMINISHED...SO PRESENT EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT THE RIVER WILL FALL SLOWLY BY THIS WEEKEND. HOWEVER...OUTFLOW FROM BALDHILL DAM ABOVE VALLEY CITY WILL WORK DOWNSTREAM AND KEEP THE RIVER LEVEL AT RECORD LEVELS FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.6 22.3 21.9 21.6 21.3 21.0 20.6 $$ NDC003-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090416T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY DROP TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY SATURDAY NOW THAT LOCAL RUNOFF HAS DIMINISHED. HOWEVER...THE OUTFLOW FROM BALDHILL DAM IS PRESENTLY EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEAR 6500 CFS FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. THIS WILL ACT TO KEEP THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY NEAR ITS RECORD STAGE OF 20.0 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.2 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 22.4 FEET FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT - FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD NORTH DAKOTA UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL DROPS BELOW 21.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC099-181435- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090420T1200Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 14.7 13.6 12.5 11.6 11.0 10.6 10.4 $$ NDC067-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090417T0145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.5 FEET FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER BASIN. * THIS COMPARES TO THE CREST OF 21.4 FEET OBSERVED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090416T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS NOW THAT THE LOCAL RUNOFF HAS MOVED OUT OF THE AREA. HOWEVER...AN ADDITIONAL RISE IN WATER LEVEL...TO NEAR 15.0 FEET...IS EXPECTED BY EARLY NEXT WEEK AS WATER MOVES INTO THE AREA FROM THE WINDYGATES AREA OF MANITOBA. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 14.5 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK OF THE RIVER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.4 14.4 14.6 15.0 15.0 14.9 14.8 $$ NDC077-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. IT WILL FALL BELOW THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 12.0 FEET BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RIVER IS BANKFULL UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 16.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 17.1 16.2 15.3 14.2 13.1 12.3 11.7 $$ NDC017-073-181435- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T0900Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090422T2100Z.NO/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 23... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 23...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. PRESENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.9 11.4 10.9 10.4 9.9 9.4 8.9 $$ NDC017-181435- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 909.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THIS WILL BE THE RESULT OF WATER FROM THE MAPLETON DAM MOVING DOWNSTREAM. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.8 909.0 908.8 908.6 908.3 908.0 907.7 $$ NDC097-180600- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T0600Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090417T1800Z.NO/ 936 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - SOME OVERBANK FLOW CONTINUES UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 7.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 9.3 7.0 5.6 4.9 4.6 4.3 4.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 171601 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MANY NORTH DAKOTA RIVERS ARE STILL IN FLOOD. THE SHEYENNE RIVER CREST IS MOVING FROM LISBON TO KINDRED WITH HIGH FLOWS TO CONTINUE AT VALLEY CITY DUE TO THE DAM RELEASES FROM BALDHILL. THE RIVER LEVELS AT KINDRED ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN THE SAME AS BREAKOUTS IN THE AREA WILL INCREASE AS THE PEAK FLOW MOVES INTO THE REGION. THE PEMBINA RIVER IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE A SECOND RISE AS SNOWMELT RUNOFF IN SOUTHERN MANITOBA HAS ENTERED THE RIVER SYSTEM. AN EXPECTED CREST AT WINDY GATES GREATER THAN 2006 WILL MOVE INTO THE WALHALLA AREA THIS WEEKEND AND CREST ON TUESDAY. THIS INCREASED FLOW WILL CAUSE ADDITIONAL BREAKOUTS NEAR NECHE RATHER THAN A RISE IN THE RIVER LEVEL. OTHER NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO RECEDE. ANOTHER EXCEPTION IS THE MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON WHERE THE CREST FROM RELEASES AT THE MAPLE DAM WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE SLIGHTLY UNTIL BEGINNING TO FALL ON SUNDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-190401- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 891.1 FEET FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090417T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.5 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.9 21.6 21.5 21.3 21.0 20.8 20.6 $$ NDC003-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090417T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR 20 FEET BY MONDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.4 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC099-190400- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T1500Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090421T0300Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 14.2 13.3 12.5 11.7 11.2 10.7 10.4 $$ NDC067-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090422T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 21.6 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.7 21.7 21.7 $$ NDC019-067-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090421T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.6 15.4 15.9 16.2 16.2 16.1 16.0 $$ NDC077-190400- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090423T1800Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. BRIDGE NEAR GAGE IS FLOODED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 16.1 14.6 13.5 12.3 11.2 10.1 9.7 $$ NDC017-073-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T0900Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090422T2100Z.NO/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.6 11.1 10.7 10.2 9.7 9.2 8.7 $$ NDC017-190400- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 908.8 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON DUE TO RELEASES FROM MAPLE DAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 908.8 908.7 908.5 908.2 907.8 907.2 $$ NDC097-182136- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T2136Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090418T0936Z.NO/ 1101 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...THE CITY PARK IN HILLSBORO STARTS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 9.8 8.2 6.7 5.7 5.1 4.8 4.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 180151 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO FALL. LOW PRESSURE IS CURRENTLY MOVING ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS...HOWEVER ANY ASSOCIATED PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN SOUTH OF THE AREA AND HAVE NO IMPACT ON RIVERS IN THIS AREA. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-191351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.1 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090418T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.0 21.8 21.6 21.3 21.1 20.9 20.7 $$ NDC003-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.3 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090422T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.7 21.7 21.7 $$ NDC019-067-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090421T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.0 15.7 16.1 16.2 16.2 16.1 15.9 $$ NDC077-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090423T1800Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE AT GAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 15.4 14.0 12.9 11.7 10.6 9.9 9.5 $$ NDC017-073-191350- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T0600Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.6 11.1 10.6 10.1 9.6 9.1 8.7 $$ NDC017-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 908.7 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 908.6 908.5 908.3 907.9 907.4 906.9 $$ NDC099-191350- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T1200Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090421T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.6 12.7 12.0 11.3 10.9 10.5 10.3 $$ NDC097-182136- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T2136Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090418T0936Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 8.9 7.5 6.2 5.4 5.0 4.7 4.2 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 180218 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA WILL SEE A SECOND CREST DUE TO WATER MOVING SOUTH OUT OF CANADA. THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY...BUT ADDITIONAL RISES ARE STILL POSSIBLE. ELSEWHERE... THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUE TO BE NEAR STEADY OR FALLING...WITH THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY HAVING SLIGHT FLUCTUATIONS WITH A SLIGHTLY RISING TREND. LOW PRESSURE IS CURRENTLY MOVING ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS...HOWEVER ANY ASSOCIATED PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN SOUTH OF THE AREA AND HAVE NO IMPACT ON RIVERS IN THIS AREA. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-191351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090415T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.1 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.1 $$ NDC017-077-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090418T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 $$ NDC073-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 22.0 21.8 21.6 21.3 21.1 20.9 20.7 $$ NDC003-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.3 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090422T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.7 21.7 21.7 $$ NDC019-067-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090421T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.0 15.7 16.1 16.2 16.2 16.1 15.9 $$ NDC077-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090423T1800Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE AT GAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 15.4 14.0 12.9 11.7 10.6 9.9 9.5 $$ NDC017-073-191350- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T0600Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.6 11.1 10.6 10.1 9.6 9.1 8.7 $$ NDC017-191350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 908.7 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.7 908.6 908.5 908.3 907.9 907.4 906.9 $$ NDC099-191350- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T1200Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090421T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.6 12.7 12.0 11.3 10.9 10.5 10.3 $$ NDC097-182136- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-090418T2136Z/ /HGRN8.1.SM.090411T1100Z.090415T2030Z.090418T0936Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 8.9 7.5 6.2 5.4 5.0 4.7 4.2 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 181445 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING ON MOST NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. WHILE SOME SITES ARE STEADYING OFF... MOST OF THE SITES CONTINUE TO FALL. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A SLIGHT RISE AGAIN. ON THE PEMBINA RIVER... THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WINDYGATES CONTINUES TO RISE AND DOWNSTREAM SITES ARE EXPECTING A SECOND CREST. WALHALLA IS EXPECTED TO GO BACK ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY. NECHE...HOWEVER...IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN RATHER STEADY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-200245- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 891.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.2 891.2 891.2 891.2 891.2 891.2 891.2 $$ NDC017-077-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 21.4 FEET BY APRIL 22. OCCASIONAL FLUCTUATIONS MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 $$ NDC073-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.8 21.7 21.4 21.2 21.0 20.7 20.5 $$ NDC003-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.3 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090422T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 $$ NDC019-067-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090421T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.1 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.6 16.0 16.1 16.1 16.0 16.0 15.9 $$ NDC077-200244- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE AT GAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 14.8 13.7 12.6 11.5 10.5 9.5 8.8 $$ NDC017-073-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T1800Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T0600Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.4 10.9 10.4 9.9 9.4 8.8 8.3 $$ NDC017-200244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 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 908.4 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.5 908.4 908.2 908.0 907.5 907.1 906.7 $$ NDC099-200244- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T0900Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090420T2100Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, FLOODING ON 100 BLOCK OF GRIGGS AVENUE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.1 12.2 11.6 11.1 10.7 10.4 10.2 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 190127 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .WATER LEVELS ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER REMAIN AT DANGEROUSLY HIGH LEVELS FOR THE VALLEY CITY AND LISBON AREAS. THESE LEVELS WILL REMAIN HIGH THROUGH AT LEAST THIS WEEK WITH RELEASE FROM BALDHILL DAM AND ADDITIONAL SNOWMELT MOVING INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. THE PEMBINA RIVER IS ALSO EXPERIENCING VERY HIGH RIVER LEVELS...AND EXPECT THESE LEVELS TO PERSIST AS FLOWS FROM THE WINDYGATES AREA IN CANADA MOVE THROUGH 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. && NDC017-077-201327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.4 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 $$ NDC073-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.8 21.5 21.3 21.1 20.9 20.6 20.5 $$ NDC003-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 20.1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 $$ NDC017-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR STEADY THROUGH NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.5 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090422T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 $$ NDC019-067-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090421T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.1 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.7 16.0 16.1 16.1 16.0 16.0 15.9 $$ NDC077-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, SOME LOCAL FLOODING BEGINS ON RURAL ROADS AND APPROACHES TO BRIDGES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 14.2 13.1 12.0 11.0 10.0 9.2 8.3 $$ NDC017-073-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090423T1800Z/ /ENDN8.1.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T0600Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LITTLE MOOREHEAD SECTION OF TOWN BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.1 10.5 10.1 9.6 9.1 8.7 8.2 $$ NDC017-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.2.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 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 908.3 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.4 908.2 908.1 907.8 907.4 906.9 906.4 $$ NDC099-201326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T0300Z/ /GRNN8.1.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090420T1500Z.NO/ 827 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF HYDRANTS AT 3RD AND WESTERN.WATER REACHES 2ND AND BURGAMOTT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 12.5 11.8 11.3 10.9 10.5 10.3 9.7 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191436 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .THE SHEYENNE RIVER REMAINS STEADY OR IS FALLING SLIGHTLY AT THIS TIME... EASING BELOW RECORD FLOOD STAGE AT VALLEY CITY. RIVER LEVELS WILL REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE FOR QUITE SOME TIME AT VALLEY CITY AND LISBON. RAINFALL WILL BE SCANT OR NONEXISTENT OVER EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THE NEXT CHANCE FOR PRECIPITATION COMING WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-210236- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 891 FEET THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.2 891.2 891.2 891.2 891.2 $$ NDC017-077-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.4 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. SLIGHT ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.4 $$ NDC073-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 21 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.7 21.5 21.2 21.0 20.8 20.6 20.5 $$ NDC003-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * CURRENTLY DROPPING JUST BELOW RECORD FLOOD LEVEL OF 20 FEET...BUT THE RIVER WILL NOT DROP MUCH DURING THIS WEEK. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 19.9 19.8 19.7 19.7 19.7 19.7 19.7 $$ NDC017-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 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 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY JUST OVER 22 FEET DURING THE UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090422T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING BY MID WEEK REMAINING AROUND 21.5 FEET FOR SOME TIME THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 $$ NDC019-067-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. IT WILL SLOWLY FALL LATER IN THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 16.5 16.5 16.4 16.3 16.2 16.1 16.0 $$ NDC077-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, SOME LOCAL FLOODING BEGINS ON RURAL ROADS AND APPROACHES TO BRIDGES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 13.7 12.6 11.6 10.5 9.5 8.7 8.1 $$ NDC017-073-210235- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1200Z.NO/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY 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 TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 11.0 10.4 9.9 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.1 $$ NDC017-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING SLOWLY TO A STAGE BELOW 907 FEET BY FRIDAY. BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.4 908.2 908.1 907.7 907.2 906.6 905.9 $$ NDC099-210235- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-090421T0300Z/ /GRNN8.3.SM.090413T0000Z.090416T0700Z.090420T1500Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.5 FEET, CITY PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. 5TH STREET WEST AND GOLF COURSE ROAD BLOCKED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 12.1 11.6 11.2 10.8 10.3 10.1 9.8 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201557 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .PRECIPITATION WILL BE SCARCE THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH REMAIN STEADY OR RECEDE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-220357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY AROUND 891 FEET THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.0 891.0 891.0 890.9 $$ NDC017-077-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090420T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY JUST OVER 21 FEET THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC073-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 21 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.4 21.3 21.1 21.0 20.8 20.7 20.5 $$ NDC003-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.5 FEET THIS WEEK. * 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 19.5 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 $$ NDC017-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN JUST OVER 22 FEET THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 $$ NDC067-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.5 FEET THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 $$ NDC019-067-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 16 FEET OVER THE WEEKEND. BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 16.5 16.3 16.2 16.2 16.1 16.0 15.9 $$ NDC077-220356- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T0900Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090423T2100Z.NR/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY 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 TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, SOME LOCAL FLOODING BEGINS ON RURAL ROADS AND APPROACHES TO BRIDGES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 12.6 11.5 10.4 9.3 8.3 7.5 6.7 $$ NDC017-073-220356- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0900Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T2100Z.NO/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 10.6 10.1 9.7 9.2 8.8 8.3 8.0 $$ NDC017-220356- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1057 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 908 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.2 908.0 907.7 907.4 906.9 906.3 905.6 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 210128 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION OCCURRED IN THE PAST WEEK AND NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED THROUGH THURSDAY. THUS RIVER LEVELS IN MOST LOCATIONS WILL CONTINUE THEIR SLOW DECLINE. LOCATIONS ALONG THE PEMBINA RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY DUE TO RELEASES FROM WINDYGATES DAM IN CANADA. LOCATIONS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER WILL ALSO HOLD NEARLY STEADY DUE TO RELEASES FROM BALDHILL DAM. 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. && NDC017-221328- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.1 891.1 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.8 $$ NDC017-077-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090427T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.4 $$ NDC073-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL ONLY HAVE A VERY SLOW FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND DOWN TO 21.0 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.5 21.4 21.3 21.3 21.2 21.1 21.0 $$ NDC003-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT JUST UNDER 19.5 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 19.4 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 19.3 $$ NDC017-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 $$ NDC067-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM MONDAY 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 HOLD NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 $$ NDC019-067-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL VERY SLOWLY TO JUST UNDER 16.0 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 16.3 16.2 16.2 16.1 16.0 15.9 15.8 $$ NDC077-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T0900Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090423T2100Z.NR/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 12.1 11.0 9.9 8.8 7.8 7.1 6.4 $$ NDC017-073-221327- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 10.3 9.8 9.4 9.0 8.6 8.2 7.9 $$ NDC017-221327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 828 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.2 907.9 907.6 907.2 906.7 906.0 905.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 211527 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MAJOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AND THE PEMBINA RIVER...WHILE MODERATE TO MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON MOST OTHER NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. NO PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED IN THE AREA UNTIL THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...AND THE RIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY OR FALL...DEPENDING ON LOCATION...THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-230327- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 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 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 891.0 OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 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) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.0 891.0 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.7 $$ NDC017-077-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090421T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.3 FEET OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * 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) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.2 $$ NDC073-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.6 20.5 20.4 $$ NDC003-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.0 FEET. * 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) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 $$ NDC017-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.6 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.6 21.6 21.5 21.5 $$ NDC019-067-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.8 15.3 14.9 14.6 14.3 13.9 13.6 $$ NDC077-230326- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 11.6 10.5 9.4 8.5 7.7 7.0 6.4 $$ NDC017-073-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, FLOODING OF SOME FARM BUILDINGS BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 10.0 9.6 9.2 8.8 8.4 8.1 7.8 $$ NDC017-230326- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.3 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 908.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.2 908.1 907.8 907.4 906.9 906.3 905.7 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 220040 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON SEVERAL NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER. CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN DRY UNTIL A STORM SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION AFFECTS THE REGION LATE THURSDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY OR FALL SLIGHTLY THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-231240- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 891.1 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 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) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.9 890.9 890.8 890.7 $$ NDC017-077-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090421T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC073-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.8 20.7 20.6 $$ NDC003-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.9 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 $$ NDC017-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.6 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.6 21.5 21.4 21.4 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC019-067-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.6 15.2 14.9 14.5 14.2 13.8 13.5 $$ NDC077-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090424T1200Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T0000Z.NR/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 11.0 10.0 9.0 8.2 7.3 6.6 6.2 $$ NDC017-073-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.5 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. OBSERVERS FARM NEAR GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.8 9.4 9.0 8.6 8.2 7.9 7.7 $$ NDC017-231239- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 740 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 908.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.1 907.9 907.5 907.0 906.5 906.0 905.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 221457 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MAJOR TO MODERATE FLOODING AT MOST POINTS ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER. THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WALHALLA HAS FALLEN BELOW THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE... BUT MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT NECHE. MODERATE TO MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT SOME SITES ON THE MAPLE AND WILD RICE RIVERS. OVERALL...RIVER STAGES ARE FALLING AND ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO FALL AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT. THERE IS SOME LIGHT PRECIPITATION EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-240257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 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 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 891 FEET OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 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) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.1 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.9 890.9 890.9 $$ NDC017-077-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090421T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.3 FEET OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * 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) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC073-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 20.8 20.6 20.4 20.3 20.1 19.9 19.7 $$ NDC003-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.3 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.1 16.9 16.6 $$ NDC017-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 22.4 FEET OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.5 FEET OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.5 21.5 21.4 21.4 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC019-067-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MINOR DAMAGE IN CITY PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.2 14.8 14.5 14.2 13.8 13.5 13.2 $$ NDC017-073-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.5 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. OBSERVERS FARM NEAR GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.6 9.3 8.9 8.6 8.3 8.0 7.7 $$ NDC017-240256- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 908.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 908.0 907.7 907.2 906.7 906.2 905.7 905.2 $$ NDC077-240256- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090425T0300Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T1500Z.NR/ 957 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 11.0 10.1 9.2 8.4 7.6 6.9 6.2 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 230058 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY. MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY. SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY. MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES. PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY. PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES. .FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE MAPLE...PEMBINA...SHEYENNE...AND WILD RICE RIVERS. THIS INCLUDES MAJOR FLOODING AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS SUCH AS VALLEY CITY...LISBON...HARWOOD...THE WEST FARGO DIVERSION...AND NECHE. WATER LEVELS HAVE BEEN FALLING THOUGH...AND ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DOING SO. 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. && NDC017-241258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.0 FEET...ONLY FALLING A TENTH OR SO OF A FOOT PER DAY THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER REMAINS ON PORTIONS OF INTERSATE 29 UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 890.6 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.0 890.9 890.8 890.8 890.8 890.8 890.8 $$ NDC017-077-241257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 21.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - MODERATE FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET NEAR KINDRED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC073-241257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS...BUT MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. * THE PREVIOUS RECORD CREST AT LISBON WAS 19.29 FEET SET ON APRIL 5TH...1997. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 20.6 20.4 20.2 20.1 19.9 19.7 19.4 $$ NDC003-241257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW 18.0 FEET ON FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT - MAJOR FLOOD STAGE AT VALLEY CITY IS 17.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.1 18.0 17.6 17.5 17.1 16.9 16.3 $$ NDC017-241257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 22.4 FEET FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL FALLS BELOW 21.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-241257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH FRIDAY. A VERY SLOW FALL WILL BEGIN BY THIS WEEKEND...BUT MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF THE NECHE RIVER GAGE REMAINS OVERTOPPED UNTIL THE WATER FALLS BELOW 20.5 FEET... WHICH IS THE LEVEL OF MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.6 21.5 21.4 21.4 21.3 21.3 21.2 $$ NDC019-067-241257- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...BUT MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE MINOR FLOOD STAGE AT WALHALLA IS 11.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 15.0 14.7 14.3 14.0 13.7 13.3 13.0 $$ NDC017-073-240600- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0600Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1800Z.NO/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - MINOR FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE OCCURS UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 8.0 FEET...AND THE BOTTOMLANDS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 6.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.4 9.1 8.8 8.4 8.1 7.8 7.6 $$ NDC017-241257- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090429T1500Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T0300Z.NR/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 29... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 29...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 908.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. THE RIVER MAY DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - FLOODING OF FIELDS...ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF THE MAPLETON RIVER GAGE...OCCURS UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 904.3 FEET. SOME TOWNSHIP ROADS REMAIN FLOODED UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 902.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 907.7 907.2 906.8 906.2 905.6 905.1 904.5 $$ NDC077-241257- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090425T0800Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090424T2000Z.NR/ 758 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. THE RIVER MAY FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL AREAS ALONG THE RIVER CONTINUES UNTIL WATER LEVELS FALL BELOW 7.2 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 10.7 9.8 9.0 8.2 7.4 6.7 6.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 231419 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE MAPLE...PEMBINA...SHEYENNE...AND WILD RICE RIVERS. THIS INCLUDES MAJOR FLOODING AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS SUCH AS VALLEY CITY...LISBON...HARWOOD...THE WEST FARGO DIVERSION...AND NECHE. WATER LEVELS HAVE BEEN FALLING THOUGH...AND ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DOING SO. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-250219- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 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 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 891.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.0 891.0 891.0 891.0 891.0 891.0 891.0 $$ NDC017-077-250218- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 $$ NDC073-250218- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 20.3 20.1 19.9 19.7 19.5 19.3 19.1 $$ NDC003-250218- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.0 17.7 17.5 17.2 17.0 16.6 16.3 $$ NDC017-250218- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC067-250218- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.4 21.4 21.3 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.0 $$ NDC019-067-250218- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 14.4 13.9 13.4 13.0 12.5 12.0 11.6 $$ NDC077-250218- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090426T1800Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090426T0600Z.NR/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 10.7 10.3 9.9 9.4 8.7 8.0 7.3 $$ NDC017-073-240240- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-090424T0240Z/ /ENDN8.2.SM.090409T2010Z.090414T1615Z.090423T1440Z.NO/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL THIS EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET. * THIS RIVER LOCATION IS EXPERIENCING MINOR FLOODING NOW... BUT IS FORECAST TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 9.5 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. OBSERVERS FARM NEAR GAGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 9.2 8.9 8.5 8.2 7.9 7.6 7.2 $$ NDC017-250218- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090429T1200Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T0000Z.NR/ 919 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 907.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 908.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 907.4 907.0 906.4 905.9 905.3 904.8 904.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 250204 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE RED RIVER. ALL LOCATIONS HAVE PEAKED AND ARE REMAINING STEADY OR HAVE BEGUN FALLING. HOWEVER...THE TREMENDOUS VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM WILL MAKE THE RECESSION A SLOW ONE AT MANY LOCATIONS...ESPECIALLY KINDRED...WEST FARGO...AND HARWOOD. FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER STAGES AT THIS TIME. 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. && NDC017-261404- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 891.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.0 891.0 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.9 890.8 $$ NDC017-077-261403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.2 21.0 $$ NDC073-261403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 19.00 FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.9 18.3 17.8 17.4 17.2 17.0 17.0 $$ NDC003-261403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.7 17.7 17.6 17.6 17.5 17.3 17.1 $$ NDC017-261403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 22.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.1 $$ NDC067-261403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM FRIDAY 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 SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, NEW RECORD FLOOD (4/17/2006) AFTER AGRICULTURAL DIKES WERE REMOVED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.3 21.2 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.6 $$ NDC019-067-261403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 13.2 12.7 12.3 12.0 11.7 11.5 11.4 $$ NDC077-261403- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090426T1500Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090426T0300Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. LOW BANK OVERFLOWS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 10.1 9.6 8.9 8.3 7.7 7.1 6.5 $$ NDC017-261403- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090429T1500Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T0300Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 907.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 906.9 906.3 905.7 905.1 904.5 903.9 903.4 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 251412 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE PEMBINA AND SHEYENNE RIVERS...ALTHOUGH A FEW SITES ON THESE RIVERS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE MODERATE OR MINOR FLOOD CATEGORIES. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING SOME LIGHT RAIN AND SNOW TO THE AREA ON SUNDAY...HOWEVER COLD TEMPERATURES AND THE POSSIBILITY FOR SNOW WILL RESULT IN THE PRECIPITATION HAVING LITTLE IMPACTS ON THE RIVERS... AND THEY WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-270212- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 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 SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 891.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 891.0. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.0 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.9 890.9 890.8 $$ NDC017-077-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.3. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.2 21.1 20.9 $$ NDC073-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.6 18.0 17.5 17.2 17.0 17.0 16.9 $$ NDC003-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 17.5 FEET AND LEVEL OFF AT 17.5 FEET THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.2 17.2 16.9 $$ NDC017-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 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 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.3 FEET. * 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.0 $$ NDC067-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 21.0 FEET BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.2 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.9 20.7 20.5 $$ NDC019-067-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 12.7 12.2 11.9 11.6 11.3 11.2 11.1 $$ NDC077-261500- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-090426T1500Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T0500Z.090426T0300Z.NR/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. LOW BANK OVERFLOWS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 9.8 9.2 8.6 8.0 7.4 6.8 6.2 $$ NDC017-270211- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090429T1500Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T0300Z.NR/ 912 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 907.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 906.5 905.9 905.4 904.8 904.2 903.7 903.3 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 260108 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .SEVERAL POINTS ALONG THE PEMBINA AND SHEYENNE RIVERS CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE MAJOR FLOODING. HOWEVER...LEVELS CONTINUE TO FALL AT ALL FORECAST POINTS. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE REGION ON SUNDAY BRINGING THE POSSIBILITY FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION. HOWEVER...THIS PRECIPITATION IS NOT EXPECTED TO MAJOR IMPACT 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. && NDC017-271308- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 891.0 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 891.0 891.0 891.0 890.9 890.9 890.8 890.7 $$ NDC017-077-271307- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.0 21.0 $$ NDC073-271307- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.5 17.9 17.6 17.4 17.2 17.2 17.1 $$ NDC003-271307- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.6 17.6 17.6 17.5 17.2 17.1 16.6 $$ NDC017-271307- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.3 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.1 $$ NDC067-271307- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 21.2 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.6 20.3 $$ NDC019-067-271307- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090502T1800Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.090502T0600Z.NO/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 02...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE LEFT BANK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 12.4 12.0 11.7 11.4 11.1 11.0 10.9 $$ NDC017-271307- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1200Z.NR/ 808 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 906.2 905.7 905.2 904.7 904.3 903.8 903.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 261502 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS THROUGH MONDAY. RAIN WILL FALL OVER MUCH OF THE REGION WITH TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 0NE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH. THE ONLY AFFECT THE RAIN IS FORECAST TO HAVE ON AREA RIVERS IS TO SLOW DOWN THE RECESSION IN A FEW INSTANCES. ANOTHER RAIN SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION LATER IN THE WEEK... BUT IT TOO SHOULD HAVE MINIMAL AFFECTS ON AREA RIVERS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-280302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 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 SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.9 890.9 890.8 890.8 890.8 890.7 890.6 $$ NDC017-077-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A VERY SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.0 21.0 $$ NDC073-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 18.2 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING...AND CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL THROUGH MUCH OF THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.2 17.7 17.4 17.3 17.1 17.1 17.0 $$ NDC003-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.2 17.2 16.5 16.5 $$ NDC017-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.1 22.1 $$ NDC067-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...WITH A CONTINUED VERY SLOW FALL TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.9 20.8 20.6 20.5 20.3 20.1 19.8 $$ NDC019-067-280301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090430T1200Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.090430T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING APRIL 30TH...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.7 11.4 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.5 10.4 $$ MNC167-NDC077-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...WITH A SLOW FALL TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY THE END OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, CITY IS MOBILIZED TO PATROL DIKES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.0 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.1 10.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL VERY SLOWLY THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FARGO... FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH AREAS. 2ND STREET CLOSED BETWEEN MAIN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET. TEMPORARY DIKE CONSTRUCTED TO PROTECT AREA WITHIN OAK STREET DIKE 58 FEET SOUTH OF 9TH AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD...WATER CROSSES ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER FARGO 29.3 28.7 28.2 27.7 27.1 26.6 26.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LEVEE CLOSURES AT ROADWAYS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER HALSTAD 32.1 31.6 31.0 30.5 29.9 29.3 28.6 $$ MNC119-NDC035-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 38.9 38.3 37.7 37.2 36.5 35.8 35.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER OSLO 35.7 35.5 35.3 35.1 34.9 34.5 34.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.3 41.0 40.8 40.5 40.3 39.9 39.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.2 51.0 50.8 50.5 50.2 49.8 49.4 $$ MNC107-280301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090503T1200Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090503T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 03...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 3...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 24.4 23.8 22.9 22.0 21.2 20.4 19.7 $$ NDC017-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1200Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING APRIL 29TH...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING APRIL 29TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 905.9 905.5 905.0 904.5 904.0 903.6 903.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 261510 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED... NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS THROUGH MONDAY. RAIN WILL FALL OVER MUCH OF THE REGION WITH TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 0NE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH. THE ONLY AFFECT THE RAIN IS FORECAST TO HAVE ON AREA RIVERS IS TO SLOW DOWN THE RECESSION IN A FEW INSTANCES. ANOTHER RAIN SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION LATER IN THE WEEK... BUT IT TOO SHOULD HAVE MINIMAL AFFECTS ON AREA RIVERS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-280302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 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 SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.9 890.9 890.8 890.8 890.8 890.7 890.6 $$ NDC017-077-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A VERY SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.0 21.0 $$ NDC073-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 18.2 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING...AND CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL THROUGH MUCH OF THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.2 17.7 17.4 17.3 17.1 17.1 17.0 $$ NDC003-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.2 17.2 16.5 16.5 $$ NDC017-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.1 22.1 $$ NDC067-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...WITH A CONTINUED VERY SLOW FALL TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.9 20.8 20.6 20.5 20.3 20.1 19.8 $$ NDC019-067-280301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090430T1200Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.090430T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING APRIL 30TH...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.7 11.4 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.5 10.4 $$ MNC167-NDC077-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...WITH A SLOW FALL TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY THE END OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, CITY IS MOBILIZED TO PATROL DIKES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.0 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.1 10.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL VERY SLOWLY THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FARGO... FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH AREAS. 2ND STREET CLOSED BETWEEN MAIN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET. TEMPORARY DIKE CONSTRUCTED TO PROTECT AREA WITHIN OAK STREET DIKE 58 FEET SOUTH OF 9TH AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD...WATER CROSSES ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER FARGO 29.3 28.7 28.2 27.7 27.1 26.6 26.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LEVEE CLOSURES AT ROADWAYS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER HALSTAD 32.1 31.6 31.0 30.5 29.9 29.3 28.6 $$ MNC119-NDC035-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 38.9 38.3 37.7 37.2 36.5 35.8 35.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER OSLO 35.7 35.5 35.3 35.1 34.9 34.5 34.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.3 41.0 40.8 40.5 40.3 39.9 39.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.2 51.0 50.8 50.5 50.2 49.8 49.4 $$ MNC107-280301- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090503T1200Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090503T0000Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 03...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 3...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 24.4 23.8 22.9 22.0 21.2 20.4 19.7 $$ NDC017-280301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1200Z.NR/ 1002 AM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING APRIL 29TH...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING APRIL 29TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 905.9 905.5 905.0 904.5 904.0 903.6 903.2 $$ ...CORRECTED FOR MISSING DELIMINATOR IN SYNOPSIS SECTION... EWENS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270047 FLSFGF FLS FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE NORTHERN PLAINS OVERNIGHT...LEAVING GENERAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF ONE QUARTER INCH IN ITS WAKE BY EARLY MONDAY. THERE COULD BE ISOLATED AMOUNTS CLOSER TO ONE HALF INCH. THE ONLY AFFECT THE RAIN SHOULD HAVE ON AREA RIVERS IS TO SLOW DOWN THE RECESSION IN A FEW INSTANCES. ANOTHER RAIN SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION LATER IN THE WEEK... BUT IT TOO SHOULD HAVE MINIMAL IMPACTS ON AREA RIVERS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC017-281247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY THIS WEEK NEAR 891 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.9 890.9 890.8 890.7 890.7 890.6 890.6 $$ NDC017-077-281246- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET MOST OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1 20.9 20.8 $$ NDC073-281246- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 17 FEET BY NEXT WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.3 17.3 17.2 17.0 $$ NDC003-281246- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 17 FEET BY THE END OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.6 17.6 17.5 17.2 17.1 16.6 16.4 $$ NDC017-281246- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY NEAR 22.5 FEET DURING THE UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.0 22.0 $$ NDC067-281246- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 20 FEET BY THE END OF THE WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.8 20.6 20.5 20.3 20.1 19.9 19.7 $$ NDC019-067-281246- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090430T1800Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.090430T0600Z.NO/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.8 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.2 $$ NDC017-281246- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0600Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1800Z.NR/ 747 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 907.0 FEET, FLOODING BEGINS ON HIGH GROUND NEAR GAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 905.8 905.4 904.9 904.4 904.0 903.6 903.2 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 271427 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG PARTS OF THE NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. THE MAJOR FLOODING IS LIMITED TO PARTS OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER...INCLUDING AT VALLEY CITY AND WEST FARGO. FLOODING ON THE MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES IS LIMITED TO THE WILD RICE RIVER AT HENDRUM. DESPITE THE RECENT RAINFALL...THE TRIBUTARIES ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY OR FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-290227- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.9 890.8 890.8 890.7 890.7 890.6 890.6 $$ NDC017-077-290226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 $$ NDC073-290226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.8 17.5 17.4 17.3 17.2 17.1 16.9 $$ NDC003-290226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY FOR A COUPLE DAYS...THEN BEGIN TO FALL LATE THIS WEEK. * 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.6 17.6 17.2 17.2 16.6 16.6 15.8 $$ NDC017-290226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 22.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.1 22.0 21.9 $$ NDC067-290226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.4 FEET, 2006 SPRING FLOOD CREST. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.7 20.5 20.4 20.2 20.0 19.8 19.6 $$ NDC019-067-290226- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090430T0600Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.090429T1800Z.NO/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.5 11.1 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.2 10.1 $$ MNC107-290226- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090504T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090503T1200Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL GRADUALLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 23.9 23.2 22.4 21.5 20.7 20.0 19.3 $$ NDC017-290226- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1200Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 906.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 905.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 905.5 905.0 904.6 904.2 903.8 903.4 903.1 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281415 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG PARTS OF THE NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. THE MAJOR FLOODING IS LOCATED ACROSS PARTS OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER...INCLUDING AT VALLEY CITY AND WEST FARGO. MAJOR FLOODING IS ALSO OCCURRING ALONG THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. MOST RIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-300215- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 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 890.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.0 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) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.7 890.7 890.6 890.6 890.5 890.4 890.4 $$ NDC017-077-300214- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 21.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS AND THEN SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.7 $$ NDC073-300214- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.6 17.5 17.3 17.2 17.1 16.9 16.7 $$ NDC003-300214- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND FALL BELOW 17 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 17.3 17.2 17.1 16.5 16.4 15.6 15.6 $$ NDC017-300214- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 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 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 22 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS...THEN SLOWLY FALL. * 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) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.0 21.9 21.8 21.7 $$ NDC067-300214- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. (UPDATED MARCH 17TH 2009) RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF GAGE IS OVERTOPPED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.4 20.2 19.9 19.7 19.4 19.2 18.9 $$ NDC019-067-290900- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090429T0900Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090420T0600Z.090428T2100Z.NO/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY 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) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 10.8 10.4 10.2 9.9 9.7 9.5 9.4 $$ MNC107-300214- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL GRADUALLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 23.3 22.8 22.3 21.8 21.3 20.8 20.3 $$ NDC017-300000- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0000Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1200Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 905.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 905.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 905.0 904.6 904.2 903.8 903.4 903.1 902.8 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 290151 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-301351- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 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 890.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 890.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.5 890.4 890.4 890.3 890.2 890.1 890.0 $$ NDC017-077-301350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY NEAR 21 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * 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) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.2 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.5 $$ NDC073-301350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.5 17.4 17.2 17.0 16.7 16.4 15.9 $$ NDC003-301350- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090506T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.090505T1200Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MAY 05...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL TUESDAY MAY 05...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. LEVEES AND LOW SPOTS ARE RE-ENFORCED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 16.9 16.5 16.1 15.7 15.4 15.1 14.9 $$ NDC017-301350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE AROUND 22 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.2 22.2 22.1 22.0 21.9 21.8 21.7 $$ NDC067-301350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. (UPDATED MARCH 17TH 2009) RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF GAGE IS OVERTOPPED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.2 19.9 19.6 19.3 19.1 18.8 18.6 $$ NDC019-067-291920- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-090429T1920Z/ /WLHN8.2.SM.090428T2345Z.090420T0600Z.090429T0720Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 10.6 10.3 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.3 $$ MNC107-301350- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 23.2 22.7 22.2 21.7 21.2 20.7 20.2 $$ NDC017-300600- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-090430T0600Z/ /MPLN8.3.SM.090323T0734Z.090326T0015Z.090429T1800Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 905.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 905.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 904.9 904.5 904.1 903.7 903.5 903.2 903.0 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291519 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG PARTS OF THE NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES OF THE RED RIVER. THE MAJOR FLOODING WAS LOCATED ACROSS PARTS OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER...INCLUDING WEST FARGO. MODERATE FLOODING WAS OCCURRING ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY...LISBON...KINDRED AND HARWOOD. MODERATE FLOODING IS ALSO OCCURRING ALONG THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. MOST RIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-010319- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 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 890.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 890.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.5 890.4 890.3 890.2 890.1 890.0 889.9 $$ NDC017-077-010318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY AROUND 21 FEET THORUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.1 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.5 20.5 $$ NDC073-010318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO AROUND 17 FEET BY SUNDAY. * 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) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.6 17.4 17.2 17.0 16.7 16.4 15.9 $$ NDC003-010318- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090506T0600Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.090505T1800Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 6...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 6...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. LEVEES AND LOW SPOTS ARE RE-ENFORCED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 16.7 16.3 15.9 15.6 15.2 15.0 14.9 $$ NDC017-010318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 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 WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL TO A STAGE AROUND 21.7 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.2 22.1 22.1 22.0 21.9 21.8 21.7 $$ NDC067-010318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.0 19.7 19.5 19.2 19.0 18.7 18.5 $$ MNC107-010318- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090506T0900Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090505T2100Z.NR/ 1019 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 6...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 6...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT TUESDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 22.8 22.3 21.8 21.3 20.7 20.2 19.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 301542 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA AFFECTING PEMBINA AND CAVALIER COUNTIES .RAINFALL OF UP TO ONE INCH OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS HAS CAUSED SOME RESPONSE IN STAGE FOR LOCAL RIVERS. THESE RISES SHOULD BE FAIRLY SHORT LIVED...WITH STAGES DROPPING OFF ONCE AGAIN IN A FEW DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-020342- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 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 890.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 890 FEET BY WEDNESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.5 890.4 890.3 890.2 890.1 890.0 889.9 $$ NDC017-077-020341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * 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) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.6 20.5 20.3 $$ NDC073-020341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.5 17.3 17.1 16.8 16.5 16.1 15.7 $$ NDC003-020341- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090507T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.090506T1200Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 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 WEDNESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. LEVEES AND LOW SPOTS ARE RE-ENFORCED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 16.3 15.9 15.6 15.3 15.1 15.0 14.9 $$ NDC017-020341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.2 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.1 22.1 22.0 21.9 21.8 21.7 21.6 $$ NDC067-020341- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090506T1800Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090506T0600Z.UU/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 19.5 19.4 19.2 18.8 18.4 17.9 17.5 $$ NDC019-067-020341- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-090503T0000Z/ /WLHN8.1.ER.090430T0802Z.090430T1230Z.090502T1200Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT WALHALLA. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 PEMBINA RIVER WALHALLA 11.3 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.1 9.9 9.7 $$ MNC107-020341- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090507T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090506T1200Z.NR/ 1042 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 22.8 22.2 21.6 21.1 20.5 20.0 19.4 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 010122 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 822 PM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .RAINFALL OF UP TO ONE INCH OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS HAS CAUSED SOME RESPONSE IN STAGE FOR LOCAL RIVERS. THESE RISES SHOULD BE FAIRLY SHORT LIVED...WITH STAGES DROPPING OFF ONCE AGAIN IN A FEW DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 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. && NDC067-021322- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090507T1200Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090507T0000Z.UU/ 822 PM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY MAY 07...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL THURSDAY MAY 7...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 19.9 19.7 19.4 18.9 18.5 18.0 17.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 011648 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .SOME RIVERS HAVE RISEN IS PLACES DUE TO RAIN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. OTHERWISE MOST RIVERS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL. MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT THE WEST FARGO DIVERSION. MODERATE FLOODING WAS OCCURRING ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY...LISBON... KINDRED AND HARWOOD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-030448- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO AROUND 890 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.5 890.4 890.3 890.2 890.1 890.0 889.9 $$ NDC017-077-030447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO AROUND 20.5 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 21.0 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.5 20.4 20.2 $$ NDC073-030447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO AROUND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.6 17.3 17.0 16.7 16.3 15.9 15.5 $$ NDC003-030447- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090507T1800Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.090507T0600Z.NR/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM DRAINS ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 16.0 15.7 15.4 15.2 15.0 14.9 14.9 $$ NDC017-030447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL TO 21.5 FEET BY NEXT FRIDAY. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.1 22.1 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.8 21.7 $$ NDC067-030447- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090508T0900Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090507T2100Z.UU/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 8...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 8...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. (UPDATED MARCH 17TH 2009) RAILROAD GRADE UPSTREAM OF GAGE IS OVERTOPPED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 20.0 19.8 19.5 19.1 18.6 18.2 17.7 $$ MNC107-030447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090507T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090506T1200Z.NR/ 1148 AM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 22.3 21.7 21.2 20.6 20.0 19.5 19.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 021510 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED...SHEYENNE AND PEMBINA RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE FROM THIS SPRINGS SNOWMELT. FLOODING ON THE RED RIVER IS NOW MINOR AND MODERATE FROM FARGO NORTHWARD AND ALONG THE SHEYENNE ITS MINOR AT VALLEY CITY TO MODERATE AT LISBON...KINDRED AND HARWOOD AND MAJOR AT WEST FARGO. THE PEMBINA RIVER WHICH EXPERIENCED A MINOR SECONDARY PEAK A COUPLE DAYS AGO IS CURRENTLY AT MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS. RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEDE AS THERE IS NO WIDE SPREAD SIGNIFICANT RAIN EXPECTED IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-040310- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 890.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.4 890.3 890.2 890.1 890.0 889.9 889.7 $$ NDC017-077-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO VERY SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.9 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.6 20.4 20.3 $$ NDC073-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 17.2 16.9 16.6 16.4 16.1 15.9 15.8 $$ NDC003-040309- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090509T1200Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.090509T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 09...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 09...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM DRAINS ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 15.9 15.7 15.5 15.4 15.2 15.0 14.9 $$ NDC017-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.1 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.9 21.8 21.7 $$ MNC027-NDC017-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.FARGO... CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS ALONG THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER FARGO 25.6 25.0 24.3 23.8 23.4 22.9 22.4 $$ MNC107-NDC097-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.8 FEET, APPROACH TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER HALSTAD 29.0 28.6 28.1 27.6 27.2 26.8 26.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 36.9 36.7 36.4 36.1 35.8 35.6 35.3 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER OSLO 34.7 34.6 34.5 34.4 34.3 34.1 34.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER DRAYTON 40.7 40.6 40.5 40.4 40.3 40.2 40.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-040309- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 48.8 FEET BY WEDENSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER PEMBINA 49.5 49.3 49.1 48.8 48.6 48.4 48.1 $$ NDC067-040309- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090507T1800Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090507T0600Z.UU/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 19.5 19.1 18.7 18.3 17.9 17.5 17.1 $$ MNC107-040309- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090506T0600Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090505T1800Z.NR/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 21.5 20.8 20.1 19.5 18.9 18.4 17.9 $$ MNC069-040309- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-090505T1800Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.090503T1200Z.090505T0600Z.NO/ 1010 AM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH A STAGE OF 803.3 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 803.0 FEET, CITY PARK IS FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.2 802.7 801.8 800.8 799.9 799.2 798.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 030145 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 845 PM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .THE RED...SHEYENNE AND PEMBINA RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE FROM THIS SPRINGS SNOWMELT. FLOODING ON THE RED RIVER IS NOW MINOR AND MODERATE FROM FARGO NORTHWARD AND ALONG THE SHEYENNE ITS MINOR AT VALLEY CITY TO MODERATE AT LISBON...KINDRED AND HARWOOD AND MAJOR AT WEST FARGO. THE PEMBINA RIVER WHICH EXPERIENCED A MINOR SECONDARY PEAK A COUPLE DAYS AGO IS CURRENTLY AT MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS. RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEDE AS THERE IS NO WIDE SPREAD SIGNIFICANT RAIN EXPECTED IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && NDC003-041345- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-090505T1800Z/ /VCRN8.3.SM.090331T0600Z.090418T0500Z.090505T0600Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. STORM DRAINS ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 15.2 15.0 14.9 14.7 14.6 14.4 14.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-041344- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090509T1800Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.090509T0600Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 9...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 9...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.8 FEET, APPROACH TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 RED RIVER HALSTAD 28.1 27.6 27.1 26.7 26.3 26.0 25.7 $$ NDC067-041344- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090506T0300Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090505T1500Z.UU/ 845 PM CDT SAT MAY 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA STATE HWY 18 FLOODS AT NECHE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 18.9 18.3 17.8 17.4 17.1 16.9 16.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 031459 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED...SHEYENNE AND PEMBINA RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE FROM THIS SPRINGS SNOWMELT. FLOODING ON THE RED RIVER IS NOW MINOR AND MODERATE FROM FARGO NORTHWARD AND ALONG THE SHEYENNE ITS MINOR AT LISBON TO MODERATE AT KINDRED AND HARWOOD AND MAJOR AT WEST FARGO. THE PEMBINA RIVER WHICH EXPERIENCED A MINOR SECONDARY PEAK A COUPLE DAYS AGO IS CURRENTLY AT MINOR FLOOD LEVELS IN NECHE. RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEDE AS THERE IS NO WIDE SPREAD SIGNIFICANT RAIN EXPECTED IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-050259- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 890.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.2 890.1 890.0 889.9 889.8 889.6 889.4 $$ NDC017-077-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.5 20.3 20.2 20.0 $$ NDC073-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.8 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 16.8 16.4 16.1 15.9 15.6 15.5 15.3 $$ NDC017-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.2 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.FARGO... CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS ALONG THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 RED RIVER FARGO 24.9 24.3 23.6 23.1 22.6 22.1 21.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090509T1800Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.090509T0600Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 RED RIVER HALSTAD 27.9 27.4 27.0 26.6 26.3 25.9 25.6 $$ MNC119-NDC035-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 36.8 36.4 36.2 35.9 35.6 35.3 35.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 34.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 RED RIVER OSLO 34.6 34.5 34.4 34.3 34.1 33.9 33.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 40.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 RED RIVER DRAYTON 40.6 40.5 40.4 40.3 40.2 40.1 39.9 $$ MNC069-NDC067-050258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 49.6 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 RED RIVER PEMBINA 49.4 49.2 48.9 48.7 48.5 48.2 47.8 $$ MNC107-050258- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090506T0300Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090505T1500Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 20.7 20.1 19.5 19.0 18.4 17.9 17.5 $$ MNC069-050258- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-090505T2100Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.090503T1800Z.090505T0900Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY RECEDE TO 800.0 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 803.0 FEET, CITY PARK IS FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 802.6 801.9 800.8 800.0 799.2 798.4 797.8 $$ NDC067-050258- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090505T1800Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090505T0600Z.UU/ 959 AM CDT SUN MAY 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 18.3 17.9 17.5 17.2 16.8 16.6 16.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 041426 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY 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 STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED...SHEYENNE AND PEMBINA RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE FROM THIS SPRINGS SNOWMELT. FLOODING ON THE RED RIVER IS NOW MINOR TO MODERATE ALONG AND NORTH OF FARGO. MAJOR FLOODING STILL CONTINUES ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR WEST FARGO...BUT THE REST OF THE RIVER IS AT MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING NEAR AND EAST OF LISBON. FLOODING ALONG THE PEMBINA IS NEARING ITS END. THE POSSIBLE RAINFALL TONIGHT IS NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THE RIVERS...SO THE RIVERS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEDE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-060226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 890.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 889.9 889.8 889.6 889.5 889.4 889.2 889.0 $$ NDC017-077-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.8 20.7 20.5 20.3 20.1 19.9 19.6 $$ NDC073-060225- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090510T1200Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.090510T0000Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 16.3 15.9 15.6 15.3 15.1 14.9 14.7 $$ NDC017-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 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 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS NEAR 22.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.1 22.1 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.8 21.7 $$ MNC027-NDC017-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.FARGO... CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS ALONG THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 RED RIVER FARGO 24.1 23.6 23.0 22.5 22.1 21.6 21.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-060225- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090506T0959Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.090505T2159Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 RED RIVER HALSTAD 26.5 25.4 24.5 23.5 22.7 21.9 21.0 $$ MNC119-NDC035-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 36.3 35.8 35.4 35.0 34.5 34.0 33.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 RED RIVER OSLO 34.4 34.3 34.1 33.9 33.7 33.3 33.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 RED RIVER DRAYTON 40.5 40.4 40.3 40.2 40.1 39.9 39.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-060225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 RED RIVER PEMBINA 49.1 48.9 48.6 48.4 48.1 47.7 47.3 $$ MNC107-051200- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090505T1200Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090505T0000Z.NR/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 19.6 18.9 18.4 17.9 17.4 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC069-052100- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-090505T2100Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.090504T1800Z.090505T0900Z.NO/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 803.0 FEET, CITY PARK IS FLOODING. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 801.9 800.8 800.0 799.2 798.4 797.8 797.2 $$ NDC067-050600- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090505T0600Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090504T1800Z.UU/ 926 AM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 17.6 17.2 16.9 16.5 16.2 15.9 15.6 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 041811 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 111 PM CDT MON MAY 04 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 .THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE...BUT HIGH WATER IS STILL EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS THE RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC067-041841- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-090505T0600Z/ /NCEN8.3.SM.090413T0803Z.090421T1330Z.090504T1715Z.UU/ 111 PM CDT MON MAY 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * AT 12:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 12:15 PM MONDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. BANKFULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 17.6 17.2 16.9 16.5 16.2 15.9 15.6 $$ G2
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 Apr 8, 10:31 AM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 8, 10:31 AM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 1031 AM CDT WED APR 8 2009 .DISCUSSION... MORNING UPDATE TODAY FOCUSES ON SKY COVER AND TEMPS. CURRENT SATELLITE SHOWS AN OVERCAST DECK AROUND 6K FT CONTINUE TO ADVECT INTO THE NORTHERN ZONES...WITH ANOTHER BAND OF LOWER CIGS JUST SOUTH OF BEMIDJI. TEMPS OUTSIDE OF THE CLOUDED AREAS ARE 2 TO 3 DEG WARMER THAN CURRENT FCST SHOWS. BASICALLY HAVE HIGHLIGHTED CURRENT SKY COVER AND INCREASED SKY ON THE GRIDS WHILE KNOCKING A COUPLE OF DEG OFF TEMPS IN THOSE AREAS. OUTSIDE OF CLOUDED AREAS I AM WARMING TEMPS UP 3 TO 4 DEG. RUC HAS BEST HANDLE ON CLOUDS...AND SHOWING CLOUDS DISSIPATING BETWEEN 00Z AND 03Z. WILL SEE HOW THINGS LOOK THIS AFTERNOON...BUT MAY NEED TO WARM UP OVERNIGHT LOWS IN THE NE IF THEY HOLD TOGETHER. && .AVIATION... VFR CONDS WITH VFR DECK OF AROUND 5K TO 6K FT ACROSS NORTHEASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. CIGS SHOULD BREAK UP THIS EVENING. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 355 AM CDT WED APR 8 2009/ SHORT TERM... NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES NEEDED TO ONGOING FCST WITH HIGH TEMPS THE MAIN ISSUE THROUGH THE PERIOD. WATER VAPOR SHOWS AN ELONGATED SHORT WAVE MOVING SOUTHEAST THROUGH CENTRAL AND EASTERN MANITOBA AND THIS SHORT WAVE WILL MOVE SOUTHEAST INTO ERN MN TODAY. ABOUT 4C 850 MB COOLING ASSOC WITH THIS SYSTEM AND AREA HAS ALREADY SEEN WIND SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST. THERE IS AN AREA OF STRATOCU CLOUDS ALONG VORT MAX IN MANITOBA AND THESE CLOUDS WILL DROP SOUTHEAST INTO THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND NRN MN THIS MORNING AND EXIT BY LATE AFTN. CLOUDS ARE NOT SOLID OVERCAST SO OVERALL EXPECT MIX OF CLOUD/SUN MOST AREAS...MORE CLOUDY NORTHEASTERN FCST AREA. DESPITE COOLER TEMPS AT 850 MB...UPSTREAM TEMPS IN SIMILAR AIRMASS 37-40 DEGREE RANGE AND WOULD EXPECT SIMILAR TEMPS IN OUR AREA TODAY. TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY WILL SEE HIGH SETTLE OVER THE AREA SO DROPPED SKY COVER GRIDS SOME. HIGH WILL MOVE EAST WITH SLOW WARMING TREND FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY. OVERALL GOING FCST OF TEMPS NR MET MOS SEEMS TO BE DOING WELL ATTM. BUT DID SEE LAST VSBL SATELLITE IMAGE FROM TUESDAY SHOWED LITTLE TO NO SNOW WHEATON..MORRIS AND ALEXANDRIA AREAS AND AS WE GET INTO A BIT WARMER TEMPS LATER THIS WEEK WILL HAVE TO WATCH SNOW FREE AREAS AND TEMPS AS THEY MAY WARM MORE THAN FCST. LONG TERM... NO CHANGES MADE. 00Z ECMWF COMING IN SOME AGREEMENT WITH GFS IN SHOWING SOME LIGHT PCPN SUNDAY INTO MONDAY...WHILE GFS RUN IS ACTUALLY A BIT DRIER IN HAVING ONLY SUN-SUN NIGHT PCPN CHANCES. THIS FITS FCST BETTER AND WILL CONTINUE THIS IDEA. PCPN CHANCES TIED TO NRN STREAM SHORT WAVE MOVING FROM PACIFIC NORTHWEST INTO NRN HIGH PLAINS THIS WEEKEND AND THEN WEAKENING AS IT ENCOUNTERS UPPER RIDGE OVER NRN MN AND THE NRN GREAT LAKES REGION. MAIN PCPN SHOW WILL STAY WELL SOUTH OF THE AREA. ATTM ANY PCPN LIGHT AND NOT AFFECT HYDRO CONCERNS. AVIATION... PATCHY STRATOCU IN THE 2500 TO 3500 FT AGL RANGE WILL MOVE SOUTHEAST THROUGH THE AREA TODAY...MAINLY THIS MORNING-MIDDAY. OTHERWISE NORTHWEST WIND 10-15 KTS WILL PREVAIL. CLEAR OR CLEARING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY WITH LIGHT WINDS ON THURSDAY AS HIGH WILL BE OVERHEAD. HYDROLOGY...ISSUED 330 PM TUESDAY... MORE OF THE SAME CONTINUES ACROSS THE RED RIVER VALLEY AS OVERLAND AND RIVER FLOODING REMAIN ONGOING. WITH THE INCREASING CONFIDENCE IN WARMER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...THE SNOWPACK RIPENING AND RUNOFF PROCESS WILL COMMENCE. RIVERS ARE FORECAST TO RESPOND BY RISING TO FLOOD STAGE OR HIGHER FLOOD LEVELS. MORE OVERLAND FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY IN THE DEVILS LAKE BASIN AND UPPER PORTIONS OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER BASIN. THESE AREAS EXPERIENCED LITTLE MELTING DURING THE MID MARCH WARMUP AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH SNOW WATER EQUIVALENTS IN THE SNOW PACK...WHICH DATES BACK TO THE EARLY NOVEMBER SNOW STORM. PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST FLOOD WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...NONE. MN...NONE. && SPEICHER
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 8, 5:08 AM CDT, 6 hours 34 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 508 AM CDT WED APR 8 2009 MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-091015- WEST POLK-NORMAN-CLAY-KITTSON-ROSEAU-LAKE OF THE WOODS- WEST MARSHALL-EAST MARSHALL-NORTH BELTRAMI-PENNINGTON-RED LAKE- EAST POLK-NORTH CLEARWATER-SOUTH BELTRAMI-MAHNOMEN- SOUTH CLEARWATER-HUBBARD-WEST BECKER-EAST BECKER-WILKIN- WEST OTTER TAIL-EAST OTTER TAIL-WADENA-GRANT-TOWNER-CAVALIER- PEMBINA-BENSON-RAMSEY-EASTERN WALSH COUNTY-EDDY-NELSON- GRAND FORKS-GRIGGS-STEELE-TRAILL-BARNES-CASS-RANSOM-SARGENT- RICHLAND-WESTERN WALSH COUNTY- 508 AM CDT WED APR 8 2009 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT OVERLAND AND RIVER FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. ICE JAMS REMAIN POSSIBLE ALONG THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE RED RIVER AND PARTS OF THE SHEYENNE DOWNSTREAM OF VALLEY CITY. SEE RIVER FLOOD STATEMENTS AND WARNINGS FOR DETAILS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY RIVER AND OVERLAND FLOODING WILL REMAIN A SIGNIFICANT CONCERN FOR THE ENTIRE RED RIVER VALLEY INTO NEXT WEEK. TEMPERATURES WILL SLOWLY WARM UP THIS WEEK...AND RIVERS WILL BEGIN TO RISE ONCE AGAIN BY THIS WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK AS THE SECOND MELT COMMENCES. SEE THE VARIOUS HYDROLOGIC PRODUCTS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED. DTR
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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.