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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Mar 19, 2009, 11:38 AM CDT for Cass County, North Dakota; Clay County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 20, 2009, 10:21 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2009, 11:38 AM CDT (16:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 20, 2009, 10:21 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 20, 2009, 9:54 AM CDT
- In force
- 60 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Flood severity
- Major
Counties Clay County, MN, Cass County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Red River of the North at Fargo (FGON8). The gauge peaked at 40.83 ft at Mar 28, 2009, 12:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05054000, 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 191638 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1138 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ... THIS IS A NEW WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .TEMPERATURES CLIMBED ABOVE FREEZING EARLIER THIS WEEK AND BEGAN THE SNOW MELT WHICH HAS ALLOWED AREA RIVERS TO RESPOND. ON THE NORTH DAKOTA SIDE OF THE RED RIVER BASIN A DEEPER SNOW PACK HAS BEEN A LITTLE SLOWER TO MELT...BUT RUNOFF HAS BEGUN. THE RED RIVER AT FARGO IS BEGINNING TO RISE AND SHOULD REACH FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 20. A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT WITH MORE DETAILED FLOODING INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - PERSONS IN THE WARNED AREA NEED TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. IF NECESSARY...MOVE TO A HIGHER AND SAFER LOCATION. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-191938- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1138 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS, ND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 30.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$
138 follow-up statements
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191718 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1218 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RECENT SNOWMELT OVER THE LAST COUPLE DAYS HAS STARTED THE SNOWMELT FLOOD ACROSS THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY. THE RED RIVER IN FARGO IS FORECAST TO GO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE A SLOW RISE THROUGH NEXT WEEK. TEMPERATURES WILL WARM WELL ABOVE FREEZING FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK AFTER A SIGNIFICANT STORM MOVES INTO THE AREA PRODUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7 AM FRIDAY MARCH 20 2009. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-210518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1218 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 30.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER FARGO 17.5 19.1 21.4 24.8 28.1 30.8 33.2 $$
917 WGUS83 KFGF 191753 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1218 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RECENT SNOWMELT OVER THE LAST COUPLE DAYS HAS STARTED THE SNOWMELT FLOOD ACROSS THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY. THE RED RIVER IN FARGO IS FORECAST TO GO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE A SLOW RISE THROUGH NEXT WEEK. TEMPERATURES WILL WARM WELL ABOVE FREEZING FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK AFTER A SIGNIFICANT STORM MOVES INTO THE AREA PRODUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7 AM FRIDAY MARCH 20 2009. 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. && MNC027-NDC017-210518- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1218 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.54 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 30.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER FARGO 17.5 19.1 21.4 24.8 28.1 30.8 33.2 $$ ...CORRECTED FOR FARGO INITIAL STAGE... EWENS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191946 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7AM CDT FRI MAR 20. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH >>> ENTER LENGTH OF QPF FCST HERE <<<. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-210746- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST OF 15 TO 18 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.5 11.9 12.3 13.2 14.2 15.5 16.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 31.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST 37 TO 40 FEET MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER FARGO 17.5 19.1 21.4 24.8 28.1 30.8 33.2 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 16 TO 18 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 15.2 15.1 15.7 16.5 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. * PRELIMINARY CREST 24 TO 26 FEET MARCH 26 TO MARCH 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.3 18.7 19.5 20.4 22.0 23.4 24.3 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090321T1200Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. * CRESTS 9 TO 11 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 7.0 7.9 9.0 9.7 10.4 10.5 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CRESTS 11 TO 13 FEET MARCH 26 TO 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.0 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090320T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.2.SM.090320T1724Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 30 TO 32 FEET MARCH 28 TO 31 ST. CREST BACKWATER AFFECTED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 19.1 21.7 23.5 24.9 26.1 27.6 29.0 $$ MNC119-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T0300Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. * PRELIMINARY CREST 20 TO 23 FEET MARCH 27 TO 29. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.4 15.6 15.3 14.9 15.2 17.5 19.3 $$
908 WGUS83 KFGF 192040 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7AM CDT FRI MAR 20. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH 7AM FRIDAY MARCH 20. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-210746- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST OF 15 TO 18 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.5 11.9 12.3 13.2 14.2 15.5 16.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090320T2000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090320T2000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 31.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST 37 TO 40 FEET MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED RIVER FARGO 17.5 19.1 21.4 24.8 28.1 30.8 33.2 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 16 TO 18 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 15.4 15.2 15.1 15.7 16.5 17.0 16.6 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, THE APPROACH ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE BEGINS TO FLOOD. * PRELIMINARY CREST 24 TO 26 FEET MARCH 26 TO MARCH 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 16.3 18.7 19.5 20.4 22.0 23.4 24.3 $$ MNC027-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.2.SM.090321T1200Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, BANKFULL STAGE. * CRESTS 9 TO 11 FEET MARCH 25 TO 27. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 6.9 7.0 7.9 9.0 9.7 10.4 10.5 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.1.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CRESTS 11 TO 13 FEET MARCH 26 TO 28. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.0 $$ MNC107-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0005.090320T1724Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.2.SM.090320T1724Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD WARNING STAGE. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST 30 TO 32 FEET MARCH 28 TO 31 ST. CREST BACKWATER AFFECTED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 19.1 21.7 23.5 24.9 26.1 27.6 29.0 $$ MNC119-210745- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.090320T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090320T0300Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 246 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 24 HOUR SHIFTS TO PUMP WATER OVER CLOSED STORM GATES. * PRELIMINARY CREST 20 TO 23 FEET MARCH 27 TO 29. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/20 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 15.4 15.6 15.3 14.9 15.2 17.5 19.3 $$ ...CORRECTED TO ADD PRECIPITATION COMMENT... EWENS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201728 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 5 DAYS. NOTE THIS PRECIPITATION IS BEYOND THE NORMAL 24 HOUR FORECAST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.0 12.2 12.8 14.4 16.2 17.0 17.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-220528- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090321T0730Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0730Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER FARGO 18.3 20.2 23.3 29.2 33.3 35.5 37.2 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING TO AROUND 16 FT THEN RISE TO AROUND 18 FT BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.7 16.1 16.7 17.7 18.0 17.6 16.9 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.5 21.7 22.4 23.1 24.2 25.2 25.5 $$ MNC119-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090324T1000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1228 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15 FEET. * FORECAST...A SLOW FALL THEN RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.5 13.1 13.3 15.2 18.2 20.9 22.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201744 AAA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT..AMENDED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 ..AMENDED TO ADD CREST RANGES... ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY .THIS IS A CONSOLIDATED FLOOD STATEMENT DESIGNED TO INCLUDED FUTURE POTENTIAL CREST INFORMATION. THE CREST INFORMATION IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REMARKS SECTION OF THE FLOOD STATEMENT. THE TIMING OF CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDANT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 5 DAYS. NOTE THIS PRECIPITATION IS BEYOND THE NORMAL 24 HOUR FORECAST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 15 TO 18 FT FROM MARCH 25-27 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.0 12.2 12.8 14.4 16.2 17.0 17.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-220528- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090321T0730Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0730Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 37 TO 40 FT FROM MARCH 28-APRIL 4 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER FARGO 18.3 20.2 23.3 29.2 33.3 35.5 37.2 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.2.SM.090318T1905Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING TO AROUND 16 FT THEN RISE TO AROUND 18 FT BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17 FEET, BRIDGE DECK AT GAGE FLOODS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 17 TO 19 FT FROM MARCH 24-27 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.7 16.1 16.7 17.7 18.0 17.6 16.9 $$ MNC027-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25 FEET, US HWY 10 EAST OF GLYNDON IS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FLOODING TO AGRICULTURAL AREAS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 24 TO 26 FT FROM MARCH 26-29 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 19.5 21.7 22.4 23.1 24.2 25.2 25.5 $$ MNC119-220528- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.1.SM.090324T1000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1244 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15 FEET. * FORECAST...A SLOW FALL THEN RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20 FEET, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IS ACTIVATED. DIKE PATROLLING BEGINS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 21 TO 25 FT FROM MARCH 26-29. ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.5 13.1 13.3 15.2 18.2 20.9 22.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 210341 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES .SPRING SNOWMELT IS RAISING RIVER LEVELS FOR THE MAINSTEM AND TRIBUTARY STREAMS OF THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 15 TO 18 FT FROM MARCH 24-27 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.9 13.2 13.4 15.3 16.7 17.0 16.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-221541- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.090321T0321Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.6 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 37 TO 40 FT FROM MARCH 28-APRIL 1 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER FARGO 19.9 22.1 25.6 31.5 34.6 36.4 37.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1036Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.2.ER.090323T1036Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 37.4 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 38 TO 41 FT FROM MARCH 29-APRIL 2 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER HALSTAD 19.2 23.7 28.7 32.5 35.3 36.9 37.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.090323T1047Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.ER.090323T1047Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 44.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 44.9 FEET, WATER ON EAST GRAND FORKS APPROACH TO THE POINT BRIDGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 46 TO 50 FT FROM MARCH 30-APRIL 4 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 24.8 27.1 29.1 33.6 38.4 42.4 44.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-221541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.2.ER.090323T1800Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 34.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 35 TO 38 FT FROM MARCH 30-APRIL 5 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED RIVER OSLO 21.9 24.3 26.4 28.1 30.1 32.7 34.3 $$ MNC027-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.2.SM.090318T0440Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 24 TO 26 FT FROM MARCH 26-29 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 22.4 23.4 23.7 24.1 24.9 25.4 25.4 $$ MNC107-221540- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0011.090324T0336Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.2.SM.090324T0336Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY * FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 20 TO 23 FT FROM MARCH 26-APRIL 1 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 10.5 11.8 13.7 15.9 18.3 20.4 21.3 $$ MNC119-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090326T0045Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.2.ER.090326T0045Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX * FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 25.1 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 30 TO 36 FT FROM MARCH 29-APRIL 3 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 10.5 12.0 13.6 17.0 19.9 22.9 25.1 $$ MNC119-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.2.SM.090323T1800Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 21 TO 25 FT FROM MARCH 26-29 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 13.9 14.3 15.4 17.4 19.8 21.6 23.0 $$ MNC069-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.090323T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T0600Z.090328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK * FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 797.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 809.0 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 809.0 FEET, CITY CREW ON SHIFTS FOR MANNING OF PUMPS AND CHECKING LIFT STATIONS.LINE SANDBAGGING STARTS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 808 TO 810 FT FROM MARCH 26-30 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 798.2 801.3 803.6 805.8 807.5 808.7 809.0 $$ NDC017-077-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090324T2337Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.ER.090324T2337Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 17 TO 22 FT FROM MARCH 25-29 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 6.0 7.6 10.6 16.1 19.9 21.0 21.0 $$ MNC089-221540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.090325T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.1.ER.090325T0600Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1041 PM CDT FRI MAR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO * FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 101.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 107.9 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 108.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND OVERLAND SHEET FLOODING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LAND. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGES FROM 106 TO 109 FT FROM MARCH 26-28 && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/21 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 102.0 102.5 103.6 105.5 107.3 107.9 107.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 211720 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1220 PM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK...AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. .SNOW MELT RUNOFF HAS BEGUN OVER THE RED RIVER BASIN...AND WILL BE AGGRAVATED BY MODERATE TO POTENTIALLY HEAVY RAIN SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. THE TIMING OF THE INDIVIDUAL RIVER CRESTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON SEVERAL FACTORS. THIS INCLUDES THE RATE OF THE MELT...THE AMOUNT AND AREAL COVERAGE OF FUTURE PRECIPITATION COINCIDENT WITH THE MELT...AND FUTURE FREEZE AND THAW CYCLES. THUS...THE CREST TIMING MAY CHANGE IN FUTURE FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES EXPECTED PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT FIVE DAYS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-230520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1220 PM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 16.0 FEET...TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 15 TO 18 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 24TH AND 27TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 RED RIVER WAHPETON 14.2 15.2 16.6 17.0 17.0 16.9 16.6 $$ MNC027-NDC017-230520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1220 PM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 38.2 FEET...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IN FARGO IS CLOSED. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 37 TO 40 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 28TH AND APRIL 1ST. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 RED RIVER FARGO 20.9 24.3 29.1 33.0 35.5 37.2 38.1 $$ MNC107-NDC097-230520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1820Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.2.ER.090323T1820Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1220 PM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 39.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 40.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 38 TO 41 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 29TH AND APRIL 2ND. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 RED RIVER HALSTAD 20.1 24.4 31.1 34.9 37.1 38.5 39.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-230520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.090323T0336Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.ER.090323T0336Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1220 PM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 45.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 46.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 47 TO 51 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 30TH AND APRIL 4TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 26.8 28.6 32.1 37.2 41.2 44.1 45.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-230519- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.2.ER.090323T1800Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1220 PM CDT SAT MAR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 35.8 FEET...TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. * PRELIMINARY CREST INFORMATION...FROM 35 TO 38 FEET BETWEEN MARCH 25TH AND 29TH. THE TIMING OF THE CREST MAY CHANGE DUE TO MANY FACTORS...INCLUDING FUTURE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/22 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 RED RIVER OSLO 23.6 25.5 27.7 30.0 32.0 33.8 35.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 221902 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING CASS COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .SEVERAL FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE DEGREE OF RIVER FLOODING OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE NORTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY AND DEVILS LAKE BASIN WILL BE MELTING SNOW AS TEMPERATURES WARM THIS AFTERNOON AND MONDAY...THESE AREAS WILL RECEIVE ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. OTHER AREAS HAVE MELTED MOST SNOW...BUT SIMILAR AMOUNTS OF PROJECTED RAINFALL FALLING ON AT LEAST PARTIALLY FROZEN GROUND WILL CREATE LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF. TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW FREEZING BY TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY...WHICH WILL BRING THE RUNOFF PROCESS TO A TEMPORARY END. THIS FORECAST UPGRADES SOME LOCATIONS TO MAJOR FLOOD STATUS AND INCLUDES NEW FLOOD WARNINGS FOR POINTS THAT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED FLOOD FORECASTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES PRECIPITATION ANTICIPATED FOR 72 HOURS ENDING WEDNESDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-240702- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO LEVELS BETWEEN 25 AND 27 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 23.4 25.5 25.2 26.2 26.3 25.8 25.2 $$ MNC027-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 10.5 AND 11.5 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 10.0 11.1 11.3 11.2 10.8 10.4 9.9 $$ NDC077-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 27 AND 29 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 16.1 23.2 27.2 28.7 29.0 28.8 28.0 $$ NDC017-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.090324T0936Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090324T0936Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 875.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 891 AND 892.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 878.1 884.8 890.0 891.5 891.9 892.3 892.3 $$ NDC017-077-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090324T0620Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090324T0620Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD LEVELS BETWEEN 21 AND 23 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 8.1 19.3 22.2 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 $$ NDC073-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0022.090323T1816Z-090327T2015Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T1816Z.090324T1800Z.090327T0815Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 18 AND 21 FEET BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 11.5 19.4 19.4 18.1 14.5 14.3 14.1 $$ NDC017-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.090324T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090324T1200Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD LEVELS BETWEEN 22 AND 24 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 14.6 18.0 19.9 22.4 22.9 23.0 23.0 $$ MNC167-NDC077-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 17.5 AND 19.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. THIS FORECAST IS HIGHLY SENSITIVE TO THE AMOUNT OF RAIN REALIZED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER WAHPETON 16.4 18.5 18.4 18.1 17.8 17.0 15.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 39 AND 41 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER FARGO 25.5 33.7 37.3 39.3 40.0 40.0 40.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1800Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 39 AND 41 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER HALSTAD 24.4 30.2 34.3 37.2 39.0 39.7 40.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-240701- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.090322T2034Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.090322T2034Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 48.5 AND 52.5 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 29.9 33.8 39.1 43.8 47.0 49.1 50.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.090323T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.090323T0600Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 36 AND 39 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED RIVER OSLO 26.5 28.8 31.5 33.9 35.5 36.9 37.6 $$ MNC027-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18 AND 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 16.7 18.0 18.9 19.0 18.4 17.6 16.6 $$ MNC107-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.SM.090321T0535Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 13 1ND 14 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 10.6 12.0 13.0 13.5 13.4 12.9 12.1 $$ MNC107-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 32 AND 34 FEET BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD WARNING STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 23.8 29.4 32.8 33.4 33.3 33.1 32.7 $$ MNC107-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.090323T0900Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0900Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 22 AND 25 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 14.5 22.1 24.1 24.4 24.2 24.0 23.5 $$ MNC119-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090324T1814Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090324T1814Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 34 TO 38 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 11.1 17.5 25.8 30.8 34.7 37.1 37.6 $$ MNC119-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 23 AND 26 FEET BY FRIDAY. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 25.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. EMERGENCY SANDBAGGING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 16.8 18.5 21.8 24.3 25.2 25.0 23.9 $$ MNC113-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0024.090324T2136Z-090328T0300Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090324T2136Z.090326T0600Z.090327T1500Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 12.5 AND 13.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 9.6 11.3 12.7 12.8 12.1 11.2 10.5 $$ MNC089-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.090324T0925Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.3.RS.090324T0925Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 104.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 108 AND 110 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...810.24 FEET...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 104.1 106.3 109.0 109.9 109.7 108.8 108.0 $$ MNC135-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0025.090324T0138Z-090328T0200Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090324T0138Z.090325T0600Z.090327T1400Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * FROM MONDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 17 AND 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 11.2 18.7 19.1 17.6 16.1 14.9 13.7 $$ NDC017-073-240701- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.090324T0150Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.3.RS.090324T0150Z.090326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 5.7 11.7 14.6 14.9 13.6 12.3 11.0 $$ NDC017-240701- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.090323T1935Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.2.RS.090323T1935Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR MAPLETON. * FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 901.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 905.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 909.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 910.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 MAPLE RIVER MAPLETON 903.5 907.7 909.4 909.5 909.4 908.9 908.4 $$ NDC099-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0026.090325T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090325T0000Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, STORM SEWER DRAINS...ARMORY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 8.4 10.8 13.2 15.3 15.3 13.7 12.3 $$ MNC069-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090322T2113Z.090328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 808 AND 810 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 803.4 805.5 807.6 809.0 809.7 809.9 809.7 $$ NDC097-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0027.090324T1541Z-000000T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T1541Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 5.6 9.2 13.8 15.4 15.5 14.9 13.3 $$ NDC099-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0028.090324T1030Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090324T1030Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO BETWEEN 8 AND 10 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 FOREST RIVER MINTO 4.0 6.2 8.1 8.9 8.9 8.4 7.6 $$ NDC067-240701- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1617Z-090328T1200Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1617Z.090326T1200Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 202 PM CDT SUN MAR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 6.6 11.8 17.5 19.0 18.6 16.7 13.6 $$ WJB/KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 231721 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING AFFECTING PENNINGTON COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU AFFECTING ROSEAU COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY AFFECTING BARNES COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN AFFECTING CASS AND RANSOM COUNTIES THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO AFFECTING TRAILL COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING WALSH COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON AFFECTING POLK COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO AFFECTING MARSHALL COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK AFFECTING KITTSON COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE AFFECTING RICHLAND COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE AFFECTING PEMBINA COUNTY .MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN OVERNIGHT HAS CAUSED MANY AREA RIVERS TO RISE RAPIDLY. RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM ONE INCH TO TWO INCHES HAVE OCCURRED...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS IN THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER BASIN. ADDITIONAL RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP ONCE AGAIN MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING THROUGHOUT EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND WESTERN MINNESOTA AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY. TOTAL PRECIPITATION FROM A HALF TO 1 INCH ARE EXPECTED WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. THIS PRECIPITATION WILL QUICKLY RUN OFF DUE TO FROZEN GROUND AND ICE CLOGGED DITCHES AND CULVERTS. RAPID SNOW MELT AND DRAINAGE OF FIELDS WILL ALSO OCCUR...AND RAPID RIVER RISES IS LIKELY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 72 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-250521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.3.RS.090318T0440Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAT. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26 FEET BY WEDNESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 BUFFALO RIVER DILWORTH 25.3 25.8 26.1 26.1 25.9 25.7 25.1 $$ MNC027-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWYM5.3.RS.090319T1600Z.090325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 BUFFALO RIVER HAWLEY 11.0 11.4 11.3 10.9 10.5 10.2 9.8 $$ MNC107-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TWVM5.2.RS.090321T0535Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT TWIN VALLEY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. * THE FORECASTED CREST RANGES BETWEEN 13 TO 14 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 WILD RICE RIVER TWIN VALLEY 12.5 13.3 13.5 13.2 12.6 12.0 11.3 $$ NDC077-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (ND) AT ABERCROMBIE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27 TO 29 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 WILD RICE RIVER ABERCROMBIE 25.5 28.1 29.0 29.0 28.8 27.9 26.9 $$ NDC017-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.090323T1641Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.RS.090323T1602Z.090327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 882.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 891 TO 892.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 891.8 FEET, COUNTY ROAD 22 AND RIVERTON DRIVE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 890.2 891.2 892.0 892.1 892.2 892.2 892.1 $$ NDC017-077-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.090323T2230Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.3.RS.090323T2230Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22 TO 23 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.3 $$ NDC073-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090330T0900Z/ /LBNN8.3.RS.090323T2100Z.090325T0000Z.090329T2100Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 30...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 30...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18 TO 20 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES...1087.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 18.9 19.9 18.6 15.7 13.6 15.0 14.6 $$ NDC003-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0032.090323T1900Z-090325T1108Z/ /VCRN8.3.RS.090323T1900Z.090324T1200Z.090324T2308Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.5 TO 19.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.5 FEET, TOP OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES IN VALLEY CITY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER VALLEY CITY 18.5 9.3 8.3 13.8 13.2 12.9 12.8 $$ NDC017-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.090323T1641Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.090323T1630Z.090327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22 TO 24 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.1 22.1 22.7 23.0 23.0 23.0 22.9 $$ NDC017-073-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-090330T0430Z/ /ENDN8.3.RS.090323T0648Z.090325T0600Z.090329T1630Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MAPLE RIVER NEAR ENDERLIN. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. SOME FARM RESIDENCES HAVE WATER AT GROUND LEVEL. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 MAPLE RIVER ENDERLIN 14.2 15.0 14.4 13.1 11.5 9.8 8.4 $$ MNC167-NDC077-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18 TO 19.5 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER WAHPETON 18.4 18.5 18.3 18.0 16.9 15.7 15.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 39 TO 41 FEET BY FRIDAY. * THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT HIGH LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER FARGO 31.9 36.4 38.4 39.5 40.0 40.0 40.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.090323T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1800Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 39 TO 41 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER HALSTAD 30.0 34.3 37.2 38.9 39.8 40.3 40.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 48.5 AND 52.5 BY NEXT MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 34.7 39.0 43.3 46.9 49.2 50.4 50.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37 TO 39 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER OSLO 30.4 32.6 34.5 35.8 36.9 37.5 37.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0031.090325T0400Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.2.ER.090325T0400Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 40 TO 41 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER DRAYTON 29.5 33.2 35.8 38.1 39.7 40.8 41.8 $$ MNC027-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SABM5.3.RS.090318T1905Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 S. BUFFALO RIVER SABIN 18.4 19.0 18.9 18.2 17.3 16.4 15.6 $$ MNC107-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SHYM5.3.RS.090323T0633Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MARSH RIVER AT SHELLY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23 TO 25 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 MARSH RIVER SHELLY 19.4 21.7 22.7 23.3 23.9 24.2 24.2 $$ MNC119-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.090324T2010Z-000000T0000Z/ /CLXM5.3.RS.090324T2010Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SAND HILL RIVER AT CLIMAX. * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 34 TO 37 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SANDHILL RIVER CLIMAX 18.6 22.8 26.9 30.6 33.9 36.2 37.1 $$ MNC119-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CRKM5.3.RS.090321T1806Z.090327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24 TO 26 FEET BY THURSDAY. * ICE JAMS ARE POSSIBLE...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY RAPID RISES IN THE RIVERS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, TOP OF CITY PROTECTION BY LOCALLY CONSTRUCTED LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED LAKE RIVER CROOKSTON 19.4 22.1 24.7 25.5 25.0 24.0 22.6 $$ MNC113-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-090328T1600Z/ /HIGM5.3.RS.090323T1010Z.090325T1800Z.090328T0400Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED LAKE RIVER AT HIGH LANDING. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.5 TO 13.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED LAKE RIVER HIGH LANDING 12.8 13.0 13.1 12.6 11.7 10.8 9.9 $$ MNC135-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0025.090323T1641Z-090328T0430Z/ /ROSM5.3.RS.090323T1631Z.090324T1200Z.090327T1630Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ROSEAU RIVER AT ROSEAU. * FROM THIS MORNING TO FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20 TO 21 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.0 FEET, TOP OF THE TEMPORARY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 ROSEAU RIVER ROSEAU 20.6 20.1 18.3 16.3 14.6 13.1 12.3 $$ NDC099-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0026.090323T2100Z-090329T0600Z/ /GRNN8.3.RS.090323T2100Z.090326T0000Z.090328T1800Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PARK RIVER AT GRAFTON. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 TO 15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.5 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING ON 300 BLOCK OF NOBEN AVENUE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 PARK RIVER GRAFTON 13.1 14.3 14.4 13.7 12.4 11.1 10.4 $$ MNC089-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ALVM5.2.RS.090323T0430Z.090326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SNAKE RIVER AT ALVARADO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 107.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 106.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 109 TO 110 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 110.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...110.00 FEET...FLOODING BETWEEN HWY 1 AND RAILROAD GRADE DUE TO BACKWATER. INSPECTIONS OF THE DIKE BEGIN. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 SNAKE RIVER ALVARADO 109.1 109.6 109.8 109.9 109.1 108.0 106.9 $$ MNC069-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.090323T1348Z.090328T1200Z.090323T1501Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TWO RIVERS RIVER NEAR HALLOCK. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 801.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 802.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 808 TO 810 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 810.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. WATER OVER ROAD GOING INTO HAROLD KEMPS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 TWO RIVERS RIVER HALLOCK 805.6 807.6 808.9 809.5 809.8 809.6 809.3 $$ NDC097-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0027.090324T0040Z-090330T0000Z/ /HGRN8.2.RS.090324T0040Z.090326T0600Z.090329T1200Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO. * FROM THIS EVENING TO SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14 TO 16 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 GOOSE RIVER HILLSBORO 12.9 15.0 15.5 15.0 13.4 10.0 6.6 $$ NDC099-250520- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.090323T2230Z-000000T0000Z/ /MTON8.2.RS.090323T2230Z.090327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOREST RIVER AT MINTO. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8 TO 10 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 8.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER MAY BYPASS MINTO TO THE SOUTH AND FLOW INTO LAKE ARDOCK. URBAN FLOODING STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 FOREST RIVER MINTO 6.9 8.2 8.9 8.9 8.3 7.5 6.5 $$ NDC067-250520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0029.090325T1617Z-090328T1200Z/ /NCEN8.2.RS.090325T1617Z.090326T1200Z.090328T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEMBINA RIVER AT NECHE. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. START OF RESIDENTIAL FLOODING IN NECHE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 PEMBINA RIVER NECHE 11.8 17.5 19.0 18.6 16.7 13.6 11.7 $$ G2/JK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 240311 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .THE RED RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TONIGHT DUE TO SNOW MELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF. ONLY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO THE FORECASTS THIS EVENING...MAINLY FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO TIMING OF THE RISES. FOR INSTANCE...THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON IS NOW EXPECTED TO CREST LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON...BETWEEN 18.0 AND 19.5 FEET. ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL AND COULD LEAD TO ICE JAMS. THESE JAMS CAN CAUSE RAPID AND LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-251511- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 18.0 AND 19.5 FEET BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON...WHEN THE CREST IS EXPECTED. * IMPACT STATEMENT...AT 16.0 FEET...TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE IN WAHPETON. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER WAHPETON 19.0 18.5 18.2 17.5 16.2 15.3 14.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-251510- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 39.0 AND 41.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. THIS RANGE OF LEVELS IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 40.0 FEET...FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER FARGO 33.0 37.2 39.0 39.8 40.0 40.0 40.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-251510- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 39.0 AND 41.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. THIS RANGE OF LEVELS IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 40.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER HALSTAD 32.3 36.0 38.2 39.4 40.0 40.3 40.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-251510- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38.5 AND 52.5 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY. THIS RANGE OF LEVELS IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 52.6 FEET...WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 36.9 41.3 45.1 48.2 49.9 50.8 50.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-251510- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090331T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 36.0 AND 38.0 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING...MARCH 30TH. THIS RANGE OF LEVELS IS THE EXPECTED CREST. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 37.0 FEET...WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER OSLO 31.5 33.6 35.3 36.4 37.3 37.7 38.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-251510- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.090325T0400Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.ER.090325T0400Z.090331T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1011 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 41.9 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 42.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 RED RIVER DRAYTON 31.4 34.6 37.1 38.9 40.3 41.4 41.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 241746 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .SNOWMELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF HAS CAUSED THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY TO RISE TO MAJOR CATEGORIES AT FARGO AND WAHPETON. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL IN WAHPETON AS THE UPSTREAM RIVER LEVELS HAVE CRESTED. THIS WAVE OF WATER COMBINED WITH THE WILD RICE RIVER AND OVERLAND FLOODING WILL SLOWLY MOVE NORTH INTO THE FARGO...MOORHEAD AREA OVER THE NEXT 48 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 OBTAINED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES THE PRECIPITATION OVER THE PAST 48 HOURS AND ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-260546- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN EXTREMELY HIGH AND MAY RISE SLIGHTLY TO NEAR 18 FEET TODAY AND TONIGHT THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY RECEDE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER WAHPETON 18.0 18.0 17.7 16.5 15.4 14.8 14.6 $$ MNC027-NDC017-260546- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 39 AND 41 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER FARGO 34.0 37.0 38.8 39.7 40.0 40.0 40.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-260546- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 39 AND 41 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER HALSTAD 34.2 37.3 38.8 39.8 40.1 40.3 40.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-260546- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 48.5 TO 52.5 FEET BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 40.0 43.9 47.3 49.7 51.0 51.4 51.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-260546- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 36 AND 39 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER OSLO 33.6 35.4 36.4 37.2 37.7 37.9 37.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-260545- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0031.090325T0300Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.ER.090325T0300Z.090331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 42 TO 44 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER DRAYTON 33.4 36.7 38.6 39.8 40.8 41.5 42.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-260545- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.090326T0412Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.ER.090326T0412Z.090331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1246 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 50 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 RED RIVER PEMBINA 39.2 43.3 46.6 48.4 49.5 50.0 50.3 $$
000
WGUS83 KFGF 250338
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN ND/GRAND FORKS ND
1038 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009
MNC005-051-069-087-089-111-113-119-125-135-NDC003-005-017-019-027-
035-039-063-067-071-073-077-081-091-095-097-099-252100-
/O.CON.KFGF.FA.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090325T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
KITTSON MN-ROSEAU MN-MAHNOMEN MN-GRANT MN-RED LAKE MN-PENNINGTON MN-
GRAND FORKS ND-RANSOM ND-RICHLAND ND-SARGENT ND-EDDY ND-GRIGGS ND-
STEELE ND-TRAILL ND-BARNES ND-CASS ND-BENSON ND-RAMSEY ND-PEMBINA ND-
CAVALIER ND-NELSON ND-TOWNER ND-MARSHALL MN-POLK MN-BECKER MN-
OTTER TAIL MN-WALSH ND-
1038 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WALSH...OTTER TAIL...BECKER...POLK...MARSHALL...TOWNER...NELSON...
CAVALIER...PEMBINA...RAMSEY...BENSON...CASS...BARNES...TRAILL...
STEELE...GRIGGS...EDDY...SARGENT...RICHLAND...RANSOM...GRAND FORKS...
PENNINGTON...RED LAKE...GRANT...MAHNOMEN...ROSEAU AND KITTSON
COUNTIES...
SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER
BASIN IN EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND WESTERN MINNESOTA. MANY ROADWAYS
REMAIN UNDER WATER...AND WIDESPREAD PONDING OF WATER CONTINUES DUE
TO SATURATED AND FROZEN GROUND CONDITIONS. THIS FLOODING WILL
CONTINUE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD IN MANY LOCATIONS.
ROADWAYS WILL BE ICY TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY OVER MANY AREAS DUE TO
FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW. THIS CREATES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
SITUATION SINCE MOST ROADWAY DITCHES ARE COMPLETELY FULL OF WATER.
MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING ON THE
HAZARDOUS ROADS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.
IN ADDITION...SIGNIFICANT ICE JAMS ARE OCCURRING ON SOME AREA
RIVERS. ONE SUCH JAM IS LOCATED ON THE RED LAKE RIVER FROM CROOKSTON
TO FISHER MINNESOTA. THESE JAMS MAY CAUSE RAPID RISES IN A SHORT
PERIOD OF TIME. PERSONS ARE URGED TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE LATEST
RIVER LEVELS IN THEIR AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
MOST FLOOD RELATED DEATHS OCCUR IN AUTOMOBILES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CROSS WATER COVERED BRIDGES...DIPS...OR LOW WATER CROSSINGS. NEVER
TRY TO CROSS A FLOWING STREAM...EVEN A SMALL ONE...ON FOOT.
BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE
DANGERS OF FLOODING. IF FLASH FLOODING IS OBSERVED ACT QUICKLY. MOVE
TO HIGHER GROUND TO ESCAPE FLOOD WATERS. DO NOT STAY IN AREAS SUBJECT
TO FLOODING WHEN WATER BEGINS RISING.
LAT...LON 4577 9623 4663 9627 4752 9601 4749 9686
4593 9657 4595 9798 4665 9799 4669 9839
4762 9846 4763 9928 4787 9922 4792 9979
4834 9980 4838 9942 4896 9950 4891 9510
4874 9510 4872 9534 4849 9563 4575 9577
$$
CJS/TG000 WGUS43 KFGF 251754 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1254 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN UPGRADED WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST FOR THE FARGO...MOORHEAD AREA. WITH THE RECORD HIGH FLOWS IN THE WAHPETON AREA AND THE WILD RICE RIVER COMBINED WITH THE OVERLAND FLOODING...THE RED RIVER IN FARGO...MOORHEAD IS EXPECTED TO RISE NEAR THE 41 FOOT LEVEL. 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 FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-252054- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1254 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.0 FEET BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN AT RECORD LEVELS FOR SEVERAL DAYS. $$ KAISER/ME
000 WGUS83 KFGF 251757 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1257 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST FOR THE FARGO...MOORHEAD AREA. WITH THE RECORD HIGH FLOWS IN THE WAHPETON AREA AND THE WILD RICE RIVER COMBINED WITH THE OVERLAND FLOODING...THE RED RIVER IN FARGO...MOORHEAD IS EXPECTED TO RISE NEAR THE 41 FOOT LEVEL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-270557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1257 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER FARGO 37.8 40.1 40.9 41.0 41.0 41.0 40.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 260253 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .MAJOR AND RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED ON THE RED RIVER. THE CREST IS MOVING UPSTREAM TOWARD FARGO AND MOOREHEAD...AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH THOSE CITIES BY SATURDAY. THE CREST AT ANY GIVEN POINT ON THE RED RIVER COULD LINGER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN 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. && MNC167-NDC077-271453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 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 15.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 16.0 FEET...TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER WAHPETON 16.1 15.7 15.3 14.9 14.6 14.5 14.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-271452- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 41.3 FEET IN FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER FARGO 39.3 40.6 41.0 41.0 41.0 40.9 40.8 $$ MNC107-NDC097-271452- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING...WITH A CREST BETWEEN 40 AND 42 FEET BETWEEN SUNDAY...MARCH 29TH AND FRIDAY... APRIL 3RD. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 41.0 FEET...TOP ELEVATION OF THE DIKE AT HALSTAD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.3 39.4 40.0 40.4 40.5 40.4 40.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-271452- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING...WITH A CREST BETWEEN 50 AND 53 FEET BETWEEN MONDAY...MARCH 30TH...AND SATURDAY... APRIL 4TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 52.6 FEET...WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 47.4 49.4 50.9 51.6 52.0 52.0 51.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-271452- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING...WITH A CREST BETWEEN 37 AND 39 FEET BETWEEN MONDAY...MARCH 30TH...AND SATURDAY... APRIL 4TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 37.0 FEET...WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER OSLO 36.7 37.3 37.6 37.9 38.0 38.0 38.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-271452- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * MAJOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING WITH A CREST BETWEEN 43 AND 45 FEET IN EARLY APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 42.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER DRAYTON 37.4 39.0 40.0 40.9 41.9 42.8 43.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-271452- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.090326T2315Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.ER.090326T2315Z.090402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 953 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING...REACHING MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * PRELIMINARY CREST FORECAST...BETWEEN 52 AND 56 FEET DURING THE SECOND WEEK IN APRIL. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 03/26 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 RED RIVER PEMBINA 42.1 45.8 47.7 48.8 49.6 49.9 50.3 $$
793 WGUS83 KFGF 261913 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT...AMENDED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS AN EXTENSION FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .MAJOR AND RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED ON THE RED RIVER. THE CREST IS MOVING UPSTREAM TOWARD FARGO AND MOOREHEAD...AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH THOSE CITIES BY SATURDAY WITH AN EXPECTED CREST NEAR 41 FEET. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF WATER CONVERGING IN THE FARGO AND MOORHEAD AREAS...FLUCTUATIONS TO THE RIVER LEVELS ARE LIKELY. THE CREST AT ANY GIVEN POINT ON THE RED RIVER COULD LINGER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD DUE TO THE LARGE OVERALL VOLUME OF WATER IN THE 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, DON'T DROWN... - DON'T TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-280532- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 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 15.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER WAHPETON 15.4 15.0 14.8 14.6 14.5 14.5 14.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-280532- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER FARGO 40.3 40.9 41.0 41.0 41.0 40.8 40.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-280532- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 40.5 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.0 FEET, TOP OF THE ELEVATION OF THE DIKE AT HALSTAD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.8 39.7 40.2 40.5 40.5 40.4 40.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-280531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.0 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGE 50-53 FEET MARCH 30-APRIL 4. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 47.9 49.8 50.9 51.7 52.0 52.0 51.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-280531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGE 38-39 FEET MARCH 30-APRIL 4 && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER OSLO 37.6 38.0 38.2 38.4 38.5 38.5 38.5 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-280531- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGE 43-45 EARLY APRIL && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER DRAYTON 38.4 39.6 40.7 41.6 42.4 43.1 43.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-280531- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.090327T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.ER.090327T0600Z.090402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1232 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.7 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 50.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGE 52-56 SECOND WEEK IN APRIL && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER PEMBINA 43.0 46.0 48.0 49.1 49.6 50.1 50.4 $$
000 WGUS43 KFGF 262132 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 432 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN FARGO... THIS WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL... THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET...AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT WITH MORE DETAILED FLOODING INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - PERSONS IN THE WARNED AREA NEED TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. IF NECESSARY...MOVE TO A HIGHER AND SAFER LOCATION. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-270032- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 432 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET...AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. $$ TEAM FGF
000 WGUS83 KFGF 262151 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 451 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... ...RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN FARGO... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 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. && MNC027-NDC017-280951- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 451 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM THURSDAY MARCH 26 THE STAGE WAS...39.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 41.3 FEET IN FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER FARGO 40.8 41.9 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 $$ DK/CS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270051 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 751 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... ...RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN FARGO... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 715 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 39.61 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-281251- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 751 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 0715 PM THURSDAY MARCH 26 THE STAGE WAS 39.61 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 41.3 FEET AT FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER FARGO 40.8 41.9 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270351 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1051 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... ...RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN FARGO AND MOORHEAD... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 1015 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 39.85 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-281551- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1051 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 PM THURSDAY MARCH 26 THE STAGE WAS 39.85 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 03/27 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 RED RIVER FARGO 41.1 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 $$ KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270647 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 147 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... ...RECORD FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN FARGO AND MOORHEAD... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 115 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.08 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-281847- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 147 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 1:15 AM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS 40.08 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY APPROACHING RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. AS THE RIVER EXCEEDS THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.1 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 270908 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 408 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... ...RECORD FLOODING IN FARGO AND MOORHEAD... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 300 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.20 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-282108- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 408 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 3:00 AM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS 40.20 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.4 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 271154 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 654 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... ...RECORD FLOODING IN FARGO AND MOORHEAD... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 615 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.37 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-282354- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 654 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 615 AM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS 40.37 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.4 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 271517 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1017 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 1000 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-290317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1017 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 1000 AM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS 40.57 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AND SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING AT THIS POINT. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.7 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.8 M $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 271634 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1134 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING BUT AT A SLOWER RATE. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 1115 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.63 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-290434- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1134 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 1115 AM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS 40.63 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING BUT AT A SLOWER RATE. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.7 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.8 41.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 271935 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 235 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING BUT AT A SLOWER RATE. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 230 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.69 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-290735- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 235 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 230 PM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS 40.69 FEET. THIS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OBSERVED IN 1997...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING BUT AT A SLOWER RATE. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. RECORD FLOWS UPSTREAM OF FARGO HAVE PRODUCED UNPRECEDENTED CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER. GIVEN THESE FACTORS...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED. THE CREST FORECAST AT FARGO IS NOW EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY...BUT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AS HIGH AS 43 FEET... AND CONTINUE FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.9 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.8 M $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 272253 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 553 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO remain dangerous. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING slowly. reports indicate that there is a large area of water located over land south of fargo and this water is expected to still flow in the red river between hickson and fargo. when this will occur is not certain. as a result...river levels are still expected to rise and crest at between 41 and 42 feet by saturday evening and then hold at that level thruogh wednesday. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL ...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY and the river will behave in ways never before seen. thus there is still a possibility that the river could rise to AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. river level will remain continue at record levels FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 515 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.75 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-291053- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 553 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 05 PM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS...40.7 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * forecast...the river is expected to rise and crest at between 41 and 42 feet by saturday evening and then hold at that level thruogh wednesday. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY and the river will behave in ways never before seen. thus there is still a possibility that the river could rise to AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. river level will remain continue at record levels FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.9 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.8 41.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 272259 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED FOR WORDING NO CHANGE TO CREST INFO NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 553 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE TAHT THERE IS A LARGE AREA OF WATER LOCATED OVER LAND SOUTH OF FARGO AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTD TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. WHEN THIS OCCURS IS NOT CERTAIN. AS A RESULT...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO RISE AND CREST AT BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING AND THEN HOLD AT THAT LEVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINITY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN AT RECORD LEVELS FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. AT 515 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.75 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-291053- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 553 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 515 PM FRIDAY MARCH 27 THE STAGE WAS...40.75 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO RISE AND CREST AT BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING AND THEN HOLD AT THAT LEVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE P PEVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINITY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN AT RECORD LEVELS FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.9 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.8 41.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 280209 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 909 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...IS STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS STIL INDICATE TAHT THERE IS A LARGE AREA OF WATER LOCATED OVER LAND SOUTH OF FARGO AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTD TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED CREST NEAR 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL THROUGH NEXT WEDNESDAY. THERE REMAINS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET AS RIVER LEVEL FLUNCTUATIONS MAY OCCUR EARLY NEXT WEEK. AT 800 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.76 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-291409- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 909 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 42.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. RIVER LEVELS MAY STILL FLUNCTUATE DURING THIS HIGH WATER PERIOD WITH A RISE TO 43 FEET STILL A POSSIBILITY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.5 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 41.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 280453 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1153 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS A LARGE AREA OF WATER LOCATED OVER LAND SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT...THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. AT 1115 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.79 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-291653- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1153 PM CDT FRI MAR 27 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.8 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 RED RIVER FARGO 41.5 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.7 41.2 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 280755 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 255 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT...THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. AT 215 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.81 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-291955- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 255 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 215 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.81 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.8 41.4 M $$ G2/PR
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281053 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 553 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES ..CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT...THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. AT 515 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.75 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-292253- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 553 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 515 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.75 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 41.6 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.6 41.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281103 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 603 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT...THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. AT 515 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.75 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-292303- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 603 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 515 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.75 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 41.8 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.5 M $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281110 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 610 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT...THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. AT 515 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.75 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-292310- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 610 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 515 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.75 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 41.6 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.6 41.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281355 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 855 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND STILL RISING SLOWLY. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER... OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING. AS A RESULT...THE CREST HAS BEEN PUSHED TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. AT 850 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.71 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-300155- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 855 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 850 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.71 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 41 AND 42 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON...AND HOLD NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE RIVER WILL BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE TO AS HIGH AS 43 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.3 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE ISLAND PARK PERMANENT LEVEE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 41.8 42.0 42.0 42.0 41.9 41.5 M $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281554 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1054 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER...OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING LATER NEXT WEEK. AS A RESULT...RIVER LEVELS MAY FLUCTUATE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET AND SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. AT 1030 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.69 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-300354- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1054 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1030 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.69 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET AND SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 40.6 40.4 40.2 39.8 39.4 39.1 38.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 281920 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 220 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. DUE TO RECENT COLD WEATHER...OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER HAS SLOWED DRAMATICALLY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME AS TEMPERATURES WARM BACK ABOVE FREEZING LATER NEXT WEEK. AS A RESULT...RIVER LEVELS MAY FLUCTUATE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET AND SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. AT 200 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.61 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-300720- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 220 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR RECORD FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 200 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.61 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET AND SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 40.7 40.5 40.2 39.7 39.4 39.0 M $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 282232 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL EXPECTED FOR MOST LOCATIONS ON THE RED RIVER. WITH RECENT COLDER WEATHER...SNOW MELT HAS BEEN REDUCED AND THE DECREASES MAY BE TEMPORARY. SIGNIFICANT ICE JAMS ARE OCCURRING ALONG THE RED RIVER...WITH A LARGE JAM UPSTREAM FROM THE THOMSPON BRIDGE THAT IS ONE HALF MILE LONG. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION FORECASTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK AND A RETURN TO SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RISE AGAIN. ICE REMAINS IN RIVER CHANNELS. REMEMBER...SHOULD AN ICE JAM FORM... RAPID BUT LOCALIZED RISES IN WATER LEVELS COULD OCCUR. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-301032- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT WAHPETON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 05 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...14.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...10.0 FEET. MODERATE...12.0 FEET. MAJOR...14.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RECEDE TO AROUND 13.5 FT TUESDAY MORNING THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 14.0 FT THURSDAY MORNING THEN FLUCTUATE AROUND 14.0 FT THRU SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * RELEASES AT BOTH ORWELL AND LAKE TRAVERSE WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE HIGH STAGE VALUES AT WAHPETON. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS PARK FLOODS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.8 13.4 13.5 13.7 14.0 14.0 14.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-301031- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT HALSTAD * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 05 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...39.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...26.0 FEET. MODERATE...32.0 FEET. MAJOR...40.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CREST BETWEEN 40 AND 41 FEET MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 3. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.0 FEET, TOP OF THE ELEVATION OF THE DIKE AT HALSTAD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER HALSTAD 40.0 40.2 40.4 40.5 40.4 40.3 40.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-301031- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090403T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...48.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...28.0 FEET. MODERATE...40.0 FEET. MAJOR...46.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CREST BETWEEN 50 AND 52 FEET MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 4. STAGES MAY BE AFFECTED BY SIGNIFICANT ICE JAMS UPSTREAM OF GRAND FORKS GAGE NEAR THE THOMPSON BRIDGE THAT IS ONE HALF MILE LONG. ONCE THE ICE JAMS RELEASE...FLUCTUATIONS IN STAGES MAY OCCUR. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 48.8 49.5 50.2 50.7 50.9 50.9 50.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-301031- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT OSLO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...37.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...26.0 FEET. MODERATE...30.0 FEET. MAJOR...36.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 39 FEET FROM MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 4. LARGE ICE JAMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED NEAR OSLO AND UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE GAGING SITE. THIS MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS NEAR OSLO UNTIL THE ICE JAMS BREAKUP AND MOVE DOWNSTREAM. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER OSLO 38.3 38.4 38.6 38.8 38.8 38.8 38.7 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-301031- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT DRAYTON * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 05 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...37.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...32.0 FEET. MODERATE...38.0 FEET. MAJOR...42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 43.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. A CREST FROM 43 TO 45 FEET IS EXPECTED FROM APRIL 8 THROUGH APRIL 14. NUMEROUS ICE JAMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED NEAR DRAYTON...AND THESE JAMS MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE RIVER LEVELS. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER DRAYTON 38.0 39.1 40.2 41.1 41.9 42.5 43.0 $$ MNC069-NDC067-301031- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.RS.090329T0800Z.090404T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 532 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA FOR MODERATE FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT PEMBINA * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 01 PM SATURDAY MARCH 28 THE STAGE WAS...41.4 FEET. * NO FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...42.0 FEET. MODERATE...47.0 FEET. MAJOR...52.0 FEET. * FORECAST...EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 42.0 FT EARLY TOMORROW THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 49.0 FT SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST BETWEEN 52 AND 56 FEET IN MID APRIL. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT ICE IN THE CHANNEL...THAT MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER PEMBINA 42.5 43.7 44.9 46.2 47.3 48.3 49.1 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 290232 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 932 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. WHILE MANY RIVER GAGE READINGS SOUTH OF FARGO SHOW A SLOW DROP...PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORT COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 915 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.44 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-301432- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 932 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 915 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.44 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET AND SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT 3 TO 7 DAYS. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 40.5 40.0 39.7 39.4 39.2 38.7 38.5 $$
387 WGUS83 KFGF 290252 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 932 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. WHILE MANY RIVER GAGE READINGS SOUTH OF FARGO SHOW A SLOW DROP...PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORT COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 915 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.44 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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, 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. && MNC027-NDC017-301432- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 932 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 915 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.44 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 40.5 40.0 39.7 39.4 39.2 38.7 38.5 $$ EWENS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 290443 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1143 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 1115 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.38 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-301643- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1143 PM CDT SAT MAR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.4 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 03/29 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 RED RIVER FARGO 40.5 40.0 39.7 39.4 39.2 38.7 38.5 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 290741 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 241 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 215 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.31 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-301941- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 241 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.3 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 40.5 40.0 39.7 39.4 39.2 38.7 38.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291036 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 536 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 515 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.21 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-302236- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 536 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 5:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.2 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 40.1 39.9 39.6 39.2 38.9 38.5 38.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291050 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 550 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS...SUCH AS ICE ACTION AND WIND...REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 515 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.21 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-302236- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 550 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 5:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.2 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 40.1 39.9 39.6 39.2 38.9 38.5 38.1 $$ JH
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291350 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 850 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED MANY FACTORS...SUCH AS ICE ACTION AND WIND...REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 815 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.15 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. THIS LEVEL ALSO EXCEEDS THE RECORD HEIGHT OBSERVED IN 1897...WHICH WAS 40.10 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-310150- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 850 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 815 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.15 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 40.1 39.9 39.6 39.2 38.9 38.5 38.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291650 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1150 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY AT RECORD LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO VERY SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED...MANY FACTORS SUCH AS ICE ACTION AND WIND...REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 1115 AM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 40.05 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-310450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 1115 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.05 FEET. * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVER COULD RISE AGAIN. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.2 FEET, FARGO...TOP ELEVATION OF THE EMERGENCY LEVEES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 39.7 39.2 38.7 38.2 37.7 37.2 36.8 $$ ROGERS
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291948 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 248 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. THE RIVER REMAINS ABOVE THE APRIL 1997 LEVELS...AND AT THIS TIME THE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT OVERLAND FLOODING SOUTH OF FARGO...AND THIS WATER IS EXPECTED TO STILL FLOW INTO THE RED RIVER BETWEEN HICKSON AND FARGO. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED...MANY FACTORS SUCH AS ICE ACTION AND WIND...REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL FLOODING IN THE AREA WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AT 215 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 39.92 FEET. THIS LEVEL EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OBSERVED IN THE 1997 FLOOD...WHICH WAS 39.57 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-310748- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 248 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 2:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 41.0 FEET. DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS THE RIVER HAS SHOWN VERY MINOR FLUCTUATIONS...BASICALLY REMAINING STEADY. WITH THE RIVER EXCEEDING THE PREVIOUS RECORD LEVEL...THE RELATIVE UNCERTAINTY IN FORECAST MODELS REMAIN AND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN WAYS NEVER BEFORE SEEN. A STORM SYSTEM WILL INFLUENCE THE AREA MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. EASTERLY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM MAY CAUSE WAVES OF UP TO 2 FEET...ON TOP OF THE CREST VALUE...TO IMPACT THE WESTERN DIKES ALONG THE RED RIVER. THUS...THERE IS STILL A POSSIBILITY THAT THE GAUGE READING COULD FLUCTUATE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 39.7 39.2 38.7 38.2 37.7 37.2 36.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 292204 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 504 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES .MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER FROM WAHPETON TO OSLO. RECENT COLD WEATHER HAS GREATLY REDUCED INFLOWS INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM. WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO FALL FROM WAHPETON TO FARGO...WITH SOME RISES STILL EXPECTED AT GRAND FORKS AND OSLO...WITH THE RED RIVER REACHING MAJOR FLOOD STAGE AT DRAYTON AND PEMBINA BY MID APRIL. ICE JAMS ARE STILL IMPACTING THE RED RIVER NORTH OF FARGO AND THIS WILL IMPACT RIVER LEVELS AND ALLOW THEM TO FLUCTUATE UP TO 2 FEET AT TIMES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-311004- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29 THE STAGE WAS...39.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...SLOW FALL TO AROUND 37.0 FT BY NEXT SUNDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 39.5 39.0 38.5 38.0 37.5 37.1 36.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-311003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 504 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT HALSTAD * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29 THE STAGE WAS...40.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...26.0 FEET. MODERATE...32.0 FEET. MAJOR...40.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 40 AND 41 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. ICE JAMS WILL CAUSE RIVER LEVEL FLUCUTATIONS. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.0 FEET, TOP OF THE ELEVATION OF THE DIKE AT HALSTAD. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER HALSTAD 40.3 40.4 40.5 40.4 40.3 40.2 40.0 $$ MNC119-NDC035-311003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090403T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 504 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 03 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29 THE STAGE WAS...48.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...28.0 FEET. MODERATE...40.0 FEET. MAJOR...46.0 FEET. * FORECAST...SLOW RISE WITH A CREST BETWEEN 50 AND 52 FEET LATE THIS WEEK. ICE JAMS DOWNSTREAM AROUND THOMPSON WILL CAUSE RIVER LEVEL FLUCTUATIONS. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 49.0 49.5 50.1 50.6 50.9 50.9 50.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-311003- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 504 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT OSLO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 04 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29 THE STAGE WAS...38.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...26.0 FEET. MODERATE...30.0 FEET. MAJOR...36.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 38 AND 39 FEET THIS WEEK. A FOUR MILE LONG ICE JAM NEAR THE RAILROAD BRIDGE WILL CAUSE RIVER LEVELS TO FLUCTUATE. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER OSLO 38.3 38.5 38.7 38.8 38.8 38.7 38.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 300139 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 839 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .CONDITIONS ON THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD REMAIN DANGEROUS. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DECREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. COLD TEMPERATURES HAVE TEMPORARILY SLOWED OVERLAND RUNOFF SOUTH OF FARGO...RESULTING IN A LOWER THAN EXPECTED PEAK FLOW. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS HAVE STABILIZED AND ARE DECLINING...MANY FACTORS SUCH AS ICE ACTION AND WIND...REMAIN PRESENT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES OF ONE HALF TO ONE FOOT AT FARGO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR STAGES TO FLUCTUATE IN LARGE FLOODS OF THIS MAGNITUDE. AT 815 PM CDT...THE RIVER STAGE AT FARGO IS 39.71 FEET. THE RIVER HAS SHOWN A SLOW FALL. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-311339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 839 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 0815 PM SUNDAY MARCH 29 THE STAGE WAS...39.71 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...SLOW FALL THROUGH THE WEEK TO AROUND 37.0 FT NEXT SUNDAY. * FLOODING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN IS NORMALLY LONG TERM. THIS FORECAST WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 39.0 38.5 38.0 37.5 37.1 36.7 36.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 300239 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE WAHPETON TO OSLO...WITH DRAYTON AND PEMBINA FORECAST TO GO TO MAJOR FLOODING. THE FARGO AND WAHPETON AREAS WILL SEE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK...WHILE ICE JAMS WILL IMPACT HALSTAD...EAST GRAND FORKS AND OSLO. RUNOFF HAS DECREASED GREATLY DUE TO COLD WEATHER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-311439- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW JUST UNDER MAJOR FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY AND THEN HOLD STEADY DUE TO WATER RELEASES SCHEDULED AT ORWELL DAM AND AT LAKE TRAVERSE DAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS PARK FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.9 13.7 13.8 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-311439- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO JUST UNDER 37.0 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER FARGO 39.2 38.6 38.2 37.8 37.3 36.8 36.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-311439- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD BETWEEN 40 AND 41 FEET THIS WEEK. THE RED AT HALSTAD WILL BE IMPACTED BY ICE JAMS IN THE AREA AND MAY SEE RAPID FLUCTUATIONS OF 1 TO 2 FEET. AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.0 FEET, TOP OF THE ELEVATION OF THE DIKE AT HALSTAD. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER HALSTAD 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.4 40.4 40.2 40.0 $$ MNC119-NDC035-311439- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST OF 50 TO 52 FEET BY FRIDAY. ICE JAMS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE AREA MAY CAUSE RAPID FLUCTUATIONS. FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.6 FEET, WATER ON GATEWAY DRIVE APPROACH TO KENNEDY BRIDGE IN EAST GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 48.6 49.2 49.9 50.5 50.9 50.8 50.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-311439- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST AT 38 TO 39 FEET BY FRIDAY. A VERY LARGE ICE JAM AT THE RAILROAD BRIDGE IN OSLO AS WELL AS ICE JAMS UPSTREAM OF OSLO WILL CAUSE RIVER LEVELS TO FLUCTUATE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS EAST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER OSLO 38.3 38.6 38.7 38.8 38.7 38.7 38.5 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-311438- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090405T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. ICE JAMS IN THE AREA WILL CAUSE RIVER LEVELS TO FLUCTUATE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER DRAYTON 39.5 40.4 41.4 42.0 42.6 43.1 43.2 $$ MNC069-NDC067-311438- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.RS.090329T1140Z.090406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 PM CDT SUN MAR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 49.4 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. ICE JAMS IN THE AREA WILL CAUSE RIVER LEVELS TO FLUCTUATE. * PRELIMINARY CREST RANGE IS 52 TO 55 FEET BY MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 RED RIVER PEMBINA 43.6 44.8 45.9 46.9 48.0 48.8 49.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 300529 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1229 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS AT FARGO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...AND THE RIVER WAS AT 39.59 FEET AT 1115 PM. STRONG WINDS MAY CAUSE SOME WAVE ACTION AND TURBULENCE MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY...ALONG WITH HEAVY SNOW THAT MAY HAMPER FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-311729- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1229 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.59 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 39.2 38.6 38.2 37.8 37.3 36.8 36.3 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 300824 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 324 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS AT FARGO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...AND THE RIVER WAS AT 39.51 FEET AT 215 AM. STRONG WINDS MAY CAUSE SOME WAVE ACTION AND TURBULENCE MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY...ALONG WITH HEAVY SNOW THAT MAY HAMPER FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-312024- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 324 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 2:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 38.9 38.4 37.9 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.0 $$ G2/TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 301123 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 623 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS AT FARGO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...AND THE RIVER WAS AT 39.37 FEET AT 515 AM. STRONG WINDS MAY CAUSE SOME WAVE ACTION AND TURBULENCE MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY...ALONG WITH HEAVY SNOW THAT MAY HAMPER FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-312323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 623 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 5:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 38.9 38.4 37.9 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.0 $$ G2/TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 301429 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 929 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...THE RIVER WAS AT 39.21 FEET AT 815 AM. STRONG WINDS MAY CAUSE SOME WAVE ACTION AND TURBULENCE MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY...ALONG WITH HEAVY SNOW THAT MAY HAMPER FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-010229- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 929 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 38.9 38.4 37.9 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.0 $$ KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 301735 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1235 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...THE RIVER WAS AT 39.02 FEET AT 1215 PM. STRONG WINDS MAY CAUSE SOME WAVE ACTION AND TURBULENCE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY...ALONG WITH HEAVY SNOW THAT MAY HAMPER FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS. 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 FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-010535- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1235 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.8 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE VETERAN AFFAIRS CENTER DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 38.6 38.2 37.7 37.2 36.7 36.2 35.7 $$ KAISER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 302128 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 428 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUES A SLOW FALL TODAY. THE LEVEL AT 315 PM CDT WAS 38.92 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-010928- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 428 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 315 PM MONDAY MARCH 30 THE STAGE WAS...38.92 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RED RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. AT THE PRESENT TIME...THE BEST ESTIMATE OF A WORST CASE SCENARIO IS BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 38.3 37.9 37.4 36.9 36.4 35.9 35.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 310009 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 709 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUED A SLOW FALL TODAY. THE LEVEL AT 615 PM WAS 38.80 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-011209- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 709 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO FOR MAJOR FLOODING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR RED RIVER AT FARGO * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * AT 615 PM MONDAY MARCH 30 THE STAGE WAS...38.80 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS...18.0 FEET. MODERATE...25.0 FEET. MAJOR...30.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RED RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. && DAILY 1 PM CDT/NOON CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 37.9 37.4 36.9 36.4 35.9 35.4 M $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 310258 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 958 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUED A SLOW FALL MONDAY. THE LEVEL AT 915 PM WAS 38.66 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-011458- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 958 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.66 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RED RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 RED RIVER FARGO 38.2 37.7 37.2 36.7 36.2 35.8 35.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 310556 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1256 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUED A SLOW FALL MONDAY INTO EARLY THIS MORNING. THE LEVEL AT 1215 AM WAS 38.54 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-011756- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1256 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 12:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.54 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 RED RIVER FARGO 38.2 37.7 37.2 36.7 36.2 35.8 35.3 $$ G2/TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 310854 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 354 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUED A SLOW FALL EARLY THIS MORNING. THE LEVEL AT 315 AM WAS 38.39 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-012054- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 354 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 3:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 RED RIVER FARGO 38.0 37.5 37.0 36.5 36.1 35.6 35.2 $$ G2/TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 311152 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 652 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUED ITS SLOW FALL THIS MORNING. THE LEVEL AT 615 AM WAS 38.26 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE ITS SLOW FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-012352- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 652 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 6:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 RED RIVER FARGO 38.0 37.5 37.0 36.5 36.1 35.6 35.2 $$ G2/TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 311444 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 944 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNING FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL THIS MORNING. THE LEVEL AT 915 AM WAS 38.11 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-020244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 1 AM CDT/MIDNIGHT CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 RED RIVER FARGO 38.0 37.5 37.0 36.5 36.1 35.6 35.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 311602 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1102 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP FLOOD STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL THIS MORNING. THE LEVEL AT 1015 AM WAS 38.09 FEET. ALTHOUGH THE RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...THE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. NOTE THAT STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVELS AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC027-NDC017-020402- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1102 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 1015 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.09 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION...SOME WATER HAS BROKEN OUT OF THE SHEYENNE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF KINDRED AND ENTERED THE WILD RICE RIVER. THIS WATER WILL IN TURN MOVE INTO THE RED RIVER SOUTH OF FARGO. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS AND KEEP THE RATE OF FALL SLOW ON THE RED RIVER...BUT IT WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES IN THE SHORT TERM. * WIND AFFECTS...STRONG WINDS AND RESULTANT WAVE ACTION MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL AT FARGO AND MOORHEAD. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW EXPECTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/01 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 RED RIVER FARGO 37.3 36.2 35.1 34.2 33.4 32.8 32.3 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 011625 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 ...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 .IN GENERAL...MAJOR FLODDING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER. THE RED RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL FROM HALSTAD SOUTH...AND GRADUALLY CLIMB FROM GRAND FORKS NORTH. WITH NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION OR WARM UPS EXPECTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE...THIS FORECAST HAS VERY MINOR CHANGES TO THE PREVIOUS RED RIVER FORECAST. HOWEVER...ICE JAMS CONTINUE TO BE A THREAT AND MAY IMPACT GAGE READINGS ALONG THE RED RIVER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-030425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.1 12.1 $$ MNC027-NDC017-030425- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL DOWN TO A RANGE OF 30 TO 32 FEET BY APRIL 9 TO APRIL 10. TEMPERATURE FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS INDICATE SNOW MELT WATER WILL ENTER THE RED RIVER BY APRIL 9 TO APRIL 10...TO HALT THE FALL IN THE RIVER LEVEL AND START A NEW RISE. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW FROM YESTERDAYS STORM... WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND COMBINE WITH PRECIPITATION FROM ANY FUTURE STORM SYSTEMS. A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THIS WATER WILL LIKELY BE ADDED INTO THE RED RIVER SYSTEM. AT FARGO...THERE IS STRONG CONFIDENCE IN THE SECONDARY CREST EXCEEDING 37 FEET. ONE POSSIBLE HIGH END SCENARIO IS BASED BASED UPON ADDING TWO TO TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES OF ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION INTO THE RED RIVER BASIN. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SECONDARY CREST AT FARGO CLIMBING BACK TO THE 40 TO 41 FOOT RANGE SOME TIME IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.3 FEET, FARGO...CLEARANCE HEIGHT OF 1ST AVENUE BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER FARGO 36.2 35.1 34.1 33.3 32.5 31.8 31.1 $$ MNC107-NDC097-030424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 40.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER HALSTAD 40.1 39.8 39.5 39.2 38.9 38.6 38.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-030424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE FIRST CREST OF THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS WILL BE MOVING THROUGH THE GRAND FORKS AND EAST GRAND FORKS AREA OVER THE NEXT 12 TO 36 HOURS. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 50 FEET. * ICE JAMS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF GRAND FORKS WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE MINOR FLUCTUATIONS TO RIVER LEVELS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 50.0 50.0 49.6 49.1 48.5 47.9 47.3 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-030424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090403T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.5 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THERE IS UNCERTAINTY ON HOW OR WHEN ICE JAMS BOTH UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF OSLO WILL BREAK...WITH REPORTS OF LARGE SHEETS OF ICE MOVING TOWARD THE OSLO AREA. EXPECT RIVER LEVELS TO CONTINUE FLUCTUATING UNTIL THE ICE IS NO LONGER AN ISSUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER OSLO 38.3 38.5 38.4 38.1 37.8 37.5 37.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-030424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.5 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.4 42.8 43.1 43.4 43.5 43.5 43.4 $$ MNC069-NDC067-030424- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.RS.090329T1140Z.090408T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1125 AM CDT WED APR 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 51.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/02 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 RED RIVER PEMBINA 46.5 47.9 49.0 49.9 50.8 51.6 51.9 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 021721 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT FOR THE WARNINGS ON THE RED RIVER... AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES... AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES... AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES... AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES... AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES... AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES... AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES... .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THE DRAYTON AND PEMBINA RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE AS THE CREST NOW NEAR THE GRAND FORKS AND OSLO AREAS MOVES NORTH. ICE JAMS AROUND AND NORTH OF THE GRAND FORKS AREA WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE MINOR FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS. THE SLOW RECESSION ON SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE MAINSTEM WILL CONTINUE. COLD TEMPERATURES OVER THE LAST WEEK HAVE HALTED RUNOFF PROCESSES AND ALLOWED THE RIVER TO DRAIN THE SNOWMELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF OVER THE LAST 10 DAYS. THIS PROCESS WILL CONTINUE AS LITTLE NEW RUNOFF IS EXPECTED TO ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS TEMPERATURES WILL BE WELL BELOW NORMAL...LIMITING SIGNIFICANT MELTING. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-040521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY AS RELEASE FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE CONTINUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.1 12.0 12.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-040520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * ICE IN THE FIELDS...COUPLED WITH NEW SNOW FROM THE RECENT STORM... WILL EVENTUALLY MELT AND FLOW INTO THE RIVER SYSTEMS. TEMPERATURE FORECASTS OVER THE NEXT WEEK INDICATE THAT A SLOW SNOW MELT WILL BEGIN AND MELT WATER WILL ENTER THE RED RIVER STARTING NEXT WEEK. * A SECOND CREST ALONG THE RED RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IS EXPECTED SOMETIME IN THE LATTER HALF OF APRIL. NWS RIVER FORECASTERS ARE ASSESSING THE SITUATION TO PROVIDE INITIAL FORECASTS OF WHAT THE SECOND CREST POTENTIAL MAY BE. * AT THIS TIME...PERSONS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY SHOULD KEEP THEIR GUARD UP AND PREPARE FOR THE POTENTIAL OF A CREST SIMILAR IN MAGNITUDE TO THAT WHICH JUST OCCURRED IN LATE MARCH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.3 FEET, FARGO...CLEARANCE HEIGHT OF 1ST AVENUE BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER FARGO 35.7 34.8 34.0 33.2 32.3 31.5 31.1 $$ MNC107-NDC097-040520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.9 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 WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER HALSTAD 39.7 39.4 39.1 38.8 38.6 38.3 38.1 $$ MNC119-NDC035-040520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL START TO SLOWLY FALL AND CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT WEEK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 48.9 48.4 47.8 47.2 46.5 45.6 44.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-040520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090403T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS BETWEEN 38 AND 39 FEET AS THE CREST APPROACHES AND ICE JAMS CONTINUE. * FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS DUE TO ICE JAMS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE OSLO AREA...THERE IS UNCERTAINTY ON HOW OR WHEN ICE JAMS WILL BREAK UP. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER OSLO 38.2 38.2 38.0 37.8 37.5 37.2 36.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-040520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 43.5 AND 45 FEET WITH A CREST DATE RANGE FROM APRIL 5TH TO THE 10TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.8 43.1 43.4 43.5 43.5 43.4 43.2 $$ MNC069-NDC067-040520- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090409T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1221 PM CDT THU APR 02 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52 FEET BY NEXT WEDNESDAY WITH A PROJECTED CREST OF 52 TO 55 FEET EXPECTED IN MID APRIL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 RED RIVER PEMBINA 47.8 49.0 49.9 50.8 51.6 51.9 52.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 031530 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 ...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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THE DRAYTON AND PEMBINA RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE AS THE HIGH WATER NEAR OSLO MOVES NORTH. BASED ON PRELIMINARY DATA THE RED RIVER AT OSLO HAS REACHED A RECORD HIGH OF 38.2 FEET ON APRIL 1ST. IF VERIFIED THIS WOULD BE THE HIGHEST WATER LEVEL ON RECORD. BASED ON PRELIMINARY DATA THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS REACHED A BROAD HIGH WATER MARK OF AROUND 49.5 FEET ON APRIL 1ST AND 2ND. IF VERIFIED THIS WOULD BE THE THIRD HIGHEST CREST. UPSTREAM OF EAST GRAND FORKS THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AND FARGO CONTINUE THE SLOW FALL SEEN THE PAST FEW DAYS. THE RED AT WAHPETON HAS SLOWED ITS DESCENT AND WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS IS IN LARGE PART DUE TO WATER FROM ORWELL AND LAKE TRAVERSE. COLD TEMPERATURES OVER THE LAST WEEK HAVE HALTED RUNOFF PROCESSES AND ALLOWED THE RIVER TO DRAIN THE SNOWMELT AND RAINFALL RUNOFF OVER THE LAST 10 DAYS. THIS PROCESS WILL CONTINUE AS LITTLE NEW RUNOFF IS EXPECTED TO ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AS TEMPERATURES WILL BE WELL BELOW NORMAL...LIMITING SIGNIFICANT MELTING. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE PEAK RIVER LEVELS PRESENTED HERE ARE PRELIMINARY AND NOT OFFICIAL. THE USGS IS THE OFFICIAL SOURCE OF RIVER INFORMATION AND WILL PUBLISH OFFICIAL CREST INFORMATION AT A LATER DATE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-050330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. REMAINING NEARLY STEADY OR ADDITIONAL MINOR RISES THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE. FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.2 12.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-050329- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.6 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 34.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...ACTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT STORM SEWERS FROM BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER FARGO 34.9 34.0 33.2 32.4 31.8 31.2 30.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-050329- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER HALSTAD 39.3 38.9 38.5 38.2 37.8 37.5 37.1 $$ MNC119-NDC035-050329- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 48.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...WITH A CONTINUED SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 48.3 47.7 47.2 46.7 46.0 45.4 44.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-050329- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090403T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.1 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. NEAR PEAK NOW WITH A VERY SLOW FALL BEGINNING LATER TODAY AND CONTINUING OVER THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER OSLO 38.1 37.9 37.7 37.5 37.2 36.8 36.5 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-050329- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.5 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. CONTINUE TO RISE TO A BROAD CREST NEAR 44 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK...APRIL 7TH OR 8TH * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.2 43.4 43.5 43.5 43.4 43.2 43.0 $$ MNC069-NDC067-050329- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090410T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY NEXT FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 10TH...WITH A BROAD CREST 52 TO 54 FEET APRIL 10 TO 13TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER PEMBINA 48.7 49.8 50.7 51.3 51.9 52.2 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 040245 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 ...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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THE DRAYTON AND PEMBINA RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE AS THE HIGH WATER NEAR OSLO MOVES NORTH. THE FIRST CREST OF THE RED RIVER APPEARS TO BE JUST NORTH OF OSLO. THE STAGE AT OSLO IS NEARLY STEADY TO SLIGHTLY FALLING. THE CREST WILL BE TO DRAYTON IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS. RIVER STAGES UPSTREAM OF OSLO CONTINUE TO FALL AS LITTLE PRECIPITATION...AND NIGHTTIME TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING...WILL ALLOW THE RED RIVER TO CONTINUE TO FALL. A SECOND CREST IS STILL EXPECTED IN THE MID APRIL TIMEFRAME. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-051445- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.5 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-051444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 34.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...ACTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT STORM SEWERS FROM BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER FARGO 34.4 33.6 32.8 32.1 31.5 31.0 30.4 $$ MNC107-NDC097-051444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.5 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 38.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER HALSTAD 39.1 38.7 38.4 38.0 37.7 37.3 36.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-051444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 48.0 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 48.0 47.5 46.9 46.3 45.7 45.1 44.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-051444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T0145Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL GRADUALLY FALL TO NEAR 37.9 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER OSLO 37.9 37.7 37.5 37.2 36.9 36.6 36.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-051444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.5 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.3 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.3 43.1 42.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-051444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT FRI APR 03 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.6 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 RED RIVER PEMBINA 49.4 50.3 51.1 51.6 52.0 52.3 52.6 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 041617 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 ...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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THE DRAYTON AND PEMBINA RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE AS THE HIGH WATER NEAR OSLO MOVES NORTH. THE RED RIVER AT FARGO WILL CONTINUE ITS SLOW DECLINE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE FIRST CREST OF THE RED RIVER APPEARS TO BE JUST NORTH OF OSLO. THE STAGE AT OSLO IS NEARLY STEADY TO SLIGHTLY FALLING. THE CREST WILL BE AT DRAYTON WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS. NIGHTTIME TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING...AND LITTLE PRECIPITATION OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...WILL ALLOW THE RIVER STAGES UPSTREAM OF OSLO TO CONTINUE TO FALL. A SECOND CREST IS STILL EXPECTED IN THE MID APRIL TIMEFRAME. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-060417- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * ORWELL DAM RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO HOLD AT 1450 CFS...AND TRAVERSE AT 3600 CFS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.4 13.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-060417- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...ACTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT STORM SEWERS FROM BACKING UP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER FARGO 34.2 33.4 32.6 31.8 31.1 30.7 30.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-060417- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER HALSTAD 39.0 38.6 38.3 37.9 37.5 37.2 36.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-060416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 47.6 47.1 46.6 45.9 45.3 44.7 44.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-060416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * RIVER STAGE FLUCTUATIONS ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE WITHIN THE AREA... AND WILL COULD CONTINUE TO A POSSIBILITY UNTIL ICE IS NO LONGER AN ISSUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER OSLO 37.8 37.6 37.4 37.2 36.9 36.5 36.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-060416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.4 43.5 43.5 43.4 43.3 43.0 42.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-060416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1117 AM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...LIKELY RISING INTO THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY BY THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER PEMBINA 50.1 51.0 51.6 52.1 52.5 52.7 52.8 $$ G2/BH
000 WGUS83 KFGF 050247 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER. THE FIRST CREST OF THE RED RIVER IS VERY NEAR DRAYTON TONIGHT. WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE RISING NORTH OF DRAYTON...BUT CONTINUE ON A GRADUAL DECLINE UPSTREAM OF THERE. THE EXCEPTION FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WILL BE AT WAHPETON...WHERE RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE WILL KEEP THE RIVER RELATIVELY STEADY IN THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY. KEEP IN MIND THAT A SECOND CREST IS STILL EXPECTED ON THE RED RIVER BEGINNING IN MID APRIL. ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL FROM NEAR OSLO NORTH...AND NEAR THOMPSON JUST UPSTREAM OF GRAND FORKS. REMEMBER THAT ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN STAGE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-061447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...MAINLY DUE TO RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RIVER IS BANKFULL AT 12.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.6 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.7 13.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-061447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE CLEARANCE OF THE NORTHERN-PACIFIC CENTER AVENUE BRIDGE IN FARGO IS AT 34.4 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER FARGO 33.8 33.0 32.2 31.4 30.9 30.4 30.1 $$ MNC107-NDC097-061447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - U.S. HIGHWAY 75 OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE REMAINS FLOODED UNTIL THE RIVER LEVEL DROPS TO 37.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.8 38.4 38.1 37.7 37.4 37.0 36.6 $$ MNC119-NDC035-061447- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL...ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THOMPSON BRIDGE. ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER REMAINS OVER PART OF THE SORLIE BRIDGE UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 46.2 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 46.9 46.3 45.8 45.3 44.7 44.2 43.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-061446- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY INTO THE DAY SUNDAY BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW FALL. * FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS REMAIN POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE THAT REMAINS IN THE CHANNEL FROM OSLO AND DOWNSTREAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 37.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER OSLO 37.8 37.6 37.4 37.0 36.7 36.4 36.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-061446- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS VERY NEAR ITS CREST. EXPECT THE STAGE TO REMAIN VERY NEAR 43.5 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY. KEEP IN MIND THAT MINOR ADDITIONAL RISES AS MUCH AS ONE HALF FOOT REMAIN POSSIBLE. ICE JAMS COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 42.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.4 43.5 43.5 43.3 43.1 42.9 42.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-061446- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT SAT APR 04 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING WITH A CREST BETWEEN 52 AND 54 FEET BETWEEN APRIL 10TH AND 13TH. * ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL. REMEMBER THAT ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE RIVER LEVEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 RED RIVER PEMBINA 50.5 51.3 51.9 52.3 52.6 52.7 52.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 051627 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER ALONG MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THE FIRST CREST OF THE SPRING IS NEAR DRAYTON. WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE RISING NORTH OF DRAYTON...AND CONTINUE ON A GRADUAL DECLINE UPSTREAM OF THERE. THE EXCEPTION FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WILL BE AT WAHPETON...WHERE RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE WILL KEEP THE RIVER RELATIVELY STEADY IN THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY. KEEP IN MIND THAT A SECOND CREST IS STILL EXPECTED ON THE RED RIVER BEGINNING IN MID APRIL. ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL FROM NEAR OSLO NORTH...AND NEAR THOMPSON JUST UPSTREAM OF GRAND FORKS. REMEMBER THAT ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN STAGE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-070427- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...MAINLY DUE TO RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.9 13.6 $$ MNC027-NDC017-070426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, FARGO...SANDBAGGING STARTS ON DIKE NEAR 15TH AVENUE AND ELM STREET NORTH IF THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 36.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER FARGO 33.4 32.6 31.8 31.1 30.7 30.1 30.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-070426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.7 38.3 38.0 37.6 37.2 36.8 36.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-070426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL...ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THOMPSON BRIDGE. ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 46.8 46.2 45.6 44.9 44.3 43.7 43.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-070426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. * FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS REMAIN POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE THAT REMAINS IN THE CHANNEL FROM OSLO AND DOWNSTREAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER OSLO 37.5 37.2 36.9 36.5 36.2 35.9 35.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-070426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS VERY NEAR ITS CREST. EXPECT THE STAGE TO REMAIN VERY NEAR 43.5 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY. * KEEP IN MIND THAT MINOR ADDITIONAL RISES AS MUCH AS ONE HALF FOOT REMAIN POSSIBLE. ICE JAMS COULD ALSO CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE WATER LEVEL. * 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) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.5 43.4 43.3 43.1 42.9 42.6 42.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-070426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090410T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING WITH A CREST BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET BETWEEN APRIL 10TH AND 13TH. * ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL. REMEMBER THAT ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE RIVER LEVEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.0 51.6 52.1 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 060217 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER. THE FIRST CREST OF THE SPRING IS STILL NEAR DRAYTON...AND MOVING SLOWLY NORTH. WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE THEIR RISE NORTH OF DRAYTON...WITH THE FIRST CREST EXPECTED TO REACH THE PEMBINA AREA BETWEEN APRIL 10TH AND 13TH. UPSTREAM OF DRAYTON...WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE THEIR SLOW DECLINE THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE EXCEPTION WILL BE NEAR WAHPETON...WHERE RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE WILL KEEP THE RIVER RELATIVELY STEADY IN THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY. KEEP IN MIND THAT A SECOND CREST IS STILL EXPECTED ON THE RED RIVER BEGINNING IN MID APRIL. ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL...MAINLY NORTH OF OSLO. REMEMBER THAT ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN STAGE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-071417- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 12.4 FEET THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS DUE TO WATER RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE. THE RIVER COULD BEGIN RISING AGAIN AS SOON AS NEXT WEEKEND...DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY TEMPERATURES WARM UP. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RIVER IS BANKFULL AT 12.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.6 13.2 13.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-071416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...BUT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - IN FARGO...FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH CONTINUES AS LONG AS THE RIVER REMAINS AT OR ABOVE 30.0 FEET. IN MOORHEAD...WATER REMAINS ACROSS THE ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS PARK AT THESE LEVELS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER FARGO 33.0 32.2 31.4 30.9 30.4 30.1 31.5 $$ MNC107-NDC097-071416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...BUT MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. * IMPACT STATEMENT - U.S. HIGHWAY 75 OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE REMAINS FLOODED UNTIL THE RIVER LEVEL DROPS TO 37.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.5 38.1 37.8 37.4 37.0 36.6 36.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-071416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER REMAINS OVER PART OF THE SORLIE BRIDGE UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 46.2 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 46.5 45.9 45.3 44.6 44.0 43.4 42.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-071416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. AT TIMES THE STAGE MAY REMAIN SOMEWHAT STEADY DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER THAT IS IN THE RIVER SYSTEM. * FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS REMAIN POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE THAT REMAINS IN THE CHANNEL FROM OSLO AND DOWNSTREAM. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 37.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER OSLO 37.5 37.1 36.7 36.4 36.1 35.8 35.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-071416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR ITS CREST...AND WILL BEGIN A VERY SLOW FALL THE NEXT DAY OR SO. * FLUCTUATIONS IN WATER LEVELS ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE IN THE RIVER CHANNEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.5 43.4 43.2 43.0 42.8 42.5 42.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-071416- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090410T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 917 PM CDT SUN APR 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING WITH A CREST BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET BETWEEN APRIL 10TH AND 13TH. * ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL. REMEMBER THAT ICE JAMS CAN CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE RIVER LEVEL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 50.0 FEET...THE SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.3 51.9 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$ SCHULTZ
000 WGUS83 KFGF 061758 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 ...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 . ANTICIPATED SNOWMELT WILL BRING UP RIVER LEVELS FOR FARGO AND WAHPETON ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH STARTING MID-TO-END-WEEK. RIVER RISES FOR UPSTREAM FORECAST LOCATIONS ARE STILL BEYOND THE 7-DAY FORECAST PERIOD. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7-DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-080558- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL BEFORE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS PARK FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.6 13.0 13.7 14.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-080558- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BEFORE RISING TO NEAR 33.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER FARGO 32.7 31.9 31.2 30.8 30.2 30.1 31.5 $$ MNC107-NDC097-080557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALL DURING THIS 7-DAY PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.3 37.9 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.1 35.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-080557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL DURING THIS 7-DAY PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 46.2 FEET, WATER ON DEMERS AVENUE AT SORLIE BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 45.9 45.1 44.4 43.6 42.9 42.3 41.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-080557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL DURING THIS 7-DAY PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. * FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS DUE TO ICE IN THE RIVER CHANNEL WILL CONTINUE UNTIL ICE HAS MOVED UP RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER OSLO 37.4 37.1 36.8 36.5 36.2 35.9 35.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-080557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL START TO FALL LATER TODAY AND CONTINUE TO FALL DURING THIS 7-DAY PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. * THE RIVER AT DRAYTON APPEARS TO BE NEAR ITS CREST. HOWEVER... FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL DUE TO ICE JAMS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.6 43.4 43.2 42.9 42.5 42.2 41.9 $$ MNC069-NDC067-080557- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1258 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN REMAIN STEADY DURING THIS 7-DAY PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. * EXPECTED CREST RANGE FROM 52 TO 53 FEET...APRIL 10TH TO 13TH. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.2 51.8 52.1 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 070211 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .THE FIRST CREST OF THE RED RIVER CONTINUES MOVING NORTH...AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH PEMBINA BY THIS WEEKEND. ICE REMAINS IN THE RIVER CHANNEL FROM OSLO AND NORTH...WITH JAMS AT MOST BRIDGES. THE RIVER IS BETWEEN 7 AND 12 MILES WIDE IN SOME STRETCHES FROM NEAR OSLO TO PEMBINA. THE RIVER WILL BE VERY SLOW TO RECEDE THE NEXT FEW DAYS FROM OSLO TO DRAYTON. BY THIS WEEKEND...TEMPERATURES WILL HAVE BEEN ABOVE FREEZING FOR A SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH AMOUNT OF TIME TO RENEW SNOWMELT AND RUNOFF AT THE HEADWATERS OF THE RED RIVER. WATER LEVELS WILL BEGIN RISING AT WAHPETON...WHICH WILL AGAIN REACH MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY NEXT WEEK...AND FARGO-MOORHEAD...WHICH IS NOT EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY BEFORE THE RIVER STARTS RISING FOR THE SECOND 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. && MNC167-NDC077-081411- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY AROUND 12.5 FEET THE NEXT FEW DAYS DUE TO RELEASES FROM ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE. THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING THIS WEEKEND...REACHING THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 14.0 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - AT 14.0 FEET...PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS...AND WELLS PARK FLOODS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.5 12.7 13.4 14.1 14.6 $$ MNC027-NDC017-081410- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...BUT IT WILL REMAIN IN THE MAJOR FLOOD CATEGORY THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING FOR THE SECOND TIME EARLY NEXT WEEK AS TEMPERATURES WARM ENOUGH FOR RUNOFF TO INCREASE AGAIN. * IMPACT STATEMENTS - IN FARGO...FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH CONTINUES AS LONG AS THE RIVER REMAINS AT OR ABOVE 30.0 FEET. IN MOORHEAD...WATER REMAINS ACROSS THE ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS PARK AT THESE LEVELS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER FARGO 32.3 31.5 31.0 30.5 30.0 30.7 32.4 $$ MNC107-NDC097-081410- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - U.S. HIGHWAY 75 OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE REMAINS FLOODED UNTIL THE RIVER LEVEL DROPS TO 37.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.1 37.7 37.3 36.8 36.4 35.9 36.0 $$ MNC119-NDC035-081410- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS SLOW FALL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER REMAINS OVER PART OF THE SORLIE BRIDGE UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 46.2 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 45.5 44.8 44.0 43.2 42.6 42.1 41.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-081410- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT WEEK. * FLUCTUATIONS IN RIVER LEVELS REMAIN POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE IN THE RIVER CHANNEL AND ICE JAMS THAT EXIST AT BRIDGES FROM OSLO AND NORTH. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 37.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.0 36.6 36.3 36.0 35.7 35.5 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-081410- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS PROLONGED CREST TONIGHT. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN A VERY SLOW FALL BY TUESDAY. * FLUCTUATIONS IN WATER LEVELS ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO ICE IN THE RIVER CHANNEL AND ICE JAMS THAT EXIST AT BRIDGES...ESPECIALLY DOWNSTREAM OF DRAYTON. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 42.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.4 43.3 42.9 42.7 42.4 42.1 41.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-081410- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT MON APR 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING WITH A CREST OF 52 TO 53 FEET BY THIS WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 50.0 FEET...THE SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.2 51.7 52.1 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$ SCHULTZ
000 WGUS83 KFGF 071842 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...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 . ANTICIPATED SNOWMELT WILL START TO RAISE RIVER LEVELS ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTHS MAINSTEM SOUTH OF OSLO THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-090642- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET FROM APRIL 14TH TO 15TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.5 13.0 13.9 14.7 15.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 33.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET FROM APRIL 16TH TO 18TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, FARGO...SANDBAGGING STARTS ON DIKE NEAR 15TH AVENUE AND ELM STREET NORTH IF THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 36.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER FARGO 31.9 31.2 30.8 30.2 30.1 31.7 33.8 $$ MNC107-NDC097-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN START TO RISE AGAIN. * EXPECTED CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET FROM APRIL 18TH TO 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.0 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.3 36.4 37.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF NEAR 43 FEET BY MONDAY THEN START TO RISE AGAIN. * EXPECTED CREST BETWEEN 48 AND 50 FEET FROM APRIL 18TH TO 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 46.0 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) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 45.3 44.6 44.0 43.4 42.9 42.7 43.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF NEAR 36 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY THEN LEVEL OFF BEFORE RISING AGAIN. * EXPECTED CREST BETWEEN 37 AND 38 FEET FROM APRIL 19 TO 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.0 36.7 36.4 36.2 36.0 35.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.6 FEET BY THIS EVENING...IT WILL THEN SLOWLY FALL BEFORE RISING AGAIN. * NO INFORMATION FOR SECOND CREST AT DRAYTON YET. * 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.5 43.2 43.0 42.8 42.7 42.6 42.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 142 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...IT WILL THEN LEVEL OFF AND MAY SLOWLY FALL BEFORE RISING AGAIN. * EXPECTED FIRST CREST BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET FROM APRIL 10TH TO 13TH. NO INFORMATION FOR SECOND CREST AT PEMBINA YET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.7 52.1 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 072132 CCA FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 ...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 . ANTICIPATED SNOWMELT WILL START TO RAISE RIVER LEVELS ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTHS MAINSTEM SOUTH OF OSLO THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. NOTE: NO PRECIPITATION HAS BEEN INCLUDED BEYOND 24 HOURS. SHOULD ANY PRECIPITATION OCCUR BEYOND 24 HOURS OR AROUND THE TIME OF THE CREST...THIS COULD RAISE EXPECTED CREST VALUES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-090642- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED RISE TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET FROM APRIL 14TH TO 15TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.5 13.0 13.9 14.7 15.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 33.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES THEREAFTER. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET FROM APRIL 16TH TO 18TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, FARGO...SANDBAGGING STARTS ON DIKE NEAR 15TH AVENUE AND ELM STREET NORTH IF THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 36.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER FARGO 31.9 31.2 30.8 30.2 30.1 31.7 33.8 $$ MNC107-NDC097-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.3 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 36 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN START TO RISE AGAIN. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET FROM APRIL 18TH TO 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.0 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.3 36.4 37.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF NEAR 43 FEET BY MONDAY THEN START TO RISE AGAIN. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 48 AND 50 FEET FROM APRIL 18TH TO 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 46.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 45.3 44.6 44.0 43.4 42.9 42.7 43.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF NEAR 36 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY THEN LEVEL OFF BEFORE RISING AGAIN. * EXPECTED CREST WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION COULD BE BETWEEN 37 AND 38 FEET FROM APRIL 19 TO 20TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.0 36.7 36.4 36.2 36.0 35.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.6 FEET BY THIS EVENING...IT WILL THEN SLOWLY FALL BEFORE RISING AGAIN. * NO INFORMATION FOR SECOND CREST AT DRAYTON YET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.5 43.2 43.0 42.8 42.7 42.6 42.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-090641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 432 PM CDT TUE APR 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...IT WILL THEN LEVEL OFF AND MAY SLOWLY FALL BEFORE RISING AGAIN. * EXPECTED FIRST CREST BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET FROM APRIL 10TH TO 13TH. NO INFORMATION FOR SECOND CREST AT PEMBINA YET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.7 52.1 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 081743 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 ...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 .SNOWMELT RUNOFF WILL ENTER THE RIVER SYSTEM THIS WEEKEND AS WARMER TEMPERATURES WILL ERODE THE REMAINING SNOWPACK. THIS RUNOFF WILL CAUSE THE RIVERS TO RESPOND AND FLOODING TO INCREASE IN SEVERITY. THE PROJECTED LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THEREFORE...THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME ARE JUST FOR SNOW MELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. THE TABLES BELOW ARE A FORECAST FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-100543- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET BY APRIL 14TH OR 15TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * ORWELL AND TRAVERSE ARE MANAGING RELEASES TO MITIGATE FLOODING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.5 13.0 13.9 14.7 15.0 15.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-100543- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET BY APRIL 16TH OR 17TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.3 FEET, FARGO...CLEARANCE HEIGHT OF 1ST AVENUE BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER FARGO 31.3 30.7 30.2 30.1 31.7 33.9 36.1 $$ MNC107-NDC097-100543- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET BY APRIL 18TH...19TH OR 20TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.5 37.1 36.6 36.3 36.4 37.3 38.0 $$ MNC119-NDC035-100542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...THEN RISE TO BETWEEN 48 AND 50 FEET BY APRIL 18TH...19TH OR 20TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, SORLIE BRIDGE...DEMERS AVENUE IS CLOSED.TOP OF THE ELEVATION OF THE LOW LEVEL LEVEE PROTECTING RIVERSIDE PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.5 44.0 43.4 42.9 42.6 42.9 44.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-100542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...THEN RISE TO BETWEEN 37 AND 38 FEET BY APRIL 19TH...20TH OR 21ST. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 36.8 36.5 36.3 36.1 36.0 36.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-100542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL DURING THE 7-DAY FORECAST PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 42.9 42.7 42.6 42.5 42.4 42.4 $$ MNC069-NDC067-100542- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1243 PM CDT WED APR 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET BETWEEN APRIL 10TH AND 13TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.0 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 091741 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS ON THE RED RIVER... AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .RIVER RISES ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE MAINSTEM OF THE RED AS THE REMAINING WINTER SNOWPACK MELTS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. SNOWMELT RUNOFF WILL MOVE INTO THE RIVER SYSTEM OVER THE WEEKEND AND CAUSE THE SECOND SPRING CREST OF THE RED RIVER TO BEGIN. 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. && MNC167-NDC077-110541- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 14 TO 16 FEET BY SUNDAY OR MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISE MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * ORWELL DAM AND LAKE TRAVERSE PERSONAL ARE MANAGING RELEASES TO MITIGATE FLOODING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.9 13.6 14.4 15.0 14.9 14.6 14.2 $$ MNC027-NDC017-110540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 TO 40 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED RIVER FARGO 31.3 31.3 31.8 33.2 35.3 37.3 38.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-110540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 TO 40 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 20. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.6 37.5 37.6 37.9 38.2 38.6 38.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-110540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090402T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 48 TO 50 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 20. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.5 44.2 44.2 44.4 45.0 46.2 47.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-110540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR 37 FEET BY TOMORROW AND THEN RISE TO BETWEEN 37 TO 38 FEET BY APRIL 19 TO 21. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.9 37.2 37.4 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-110540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL DROP ABOUT A HALF OF A FOOT OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS BEFORE AGAIN RISING TO 43 TO 44 FEET BY APRIL 23 TO 25. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.0 42.8 42.6 42.5 42.5 42.6 42.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-110540- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1241 PM CDT THU APR 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS SLOW RISE TO BETWEEN 52 TO 53 FEET AND REMAIN STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.2 52.3 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 101750 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT A SNOWPACK REMAINS OVER MOST OF CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTIES WITH SOME SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS PERSISTING. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. CURRENT FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANCE OF ONE TENTH TO ONE QUARTER INCH OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE RED RIVER VALLEY FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-120550- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CREST BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET EXPECTED IN THE APRIL 13 TO APRIL 15 TIME FRAME. LAKE TRAVERSE STARTED HOLDING BACK WATER THURSDAY NIGHT AS SNOW MELT RUNOFF BEGAN. ORWELL DAM IS CURRENTLY RELEASING 1700 CFS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.3 14.1 14.9 15.0 14.7 14.5 14.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-120550- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 16 TO APRIL 18 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH 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 RED RIVER FARGO 31.9 32.7 34.2 36.0 37.7 38.9 39.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-120549- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19 TIMEFRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.8 38.0 38.4 38.8 39.2 39.4 39.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-120549- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 48 AND 50 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 18 TO 20 TIME PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.7 44.6 44.9 45.8 47.2 48.6 49.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-120549- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST OF 37 OR 38 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 19 TO APRIL 21 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER OSLO 37.2 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.2 37.5 37.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-120549- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A SLOW DROP OF ABOUT ONE HALF FOOT IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT THREE OR FOUR DAYS. THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RISE ONCE MORE ATTAINING A CREST OF PERHAPS 43 OR 44 FEET BY APRIL 23 TO APRIL 25. PEAK FLOW IS DUE TO SNOW MELT RUNOFF WITH NO ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 42.8 42.7 42.8 42.9 43.0 43.0 $$ MNC069-NDC067-120549- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1250 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW RISE THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. CREST LEVELS OF 52 OR 53 FEET ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.1 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 110223 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 ...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 .SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT A SNOWPACK REMAINS OVER MOST OF CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTIES WITH SOME SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS PERSISTING. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. CURRENT FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANCE OF ONE TENTH TO ONE QUARTER INCH OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE RED RIVER VALLEY FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-121423- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CREST BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET EXPECTED IN THE APRIL 13 TO APRIL 15 TIME FRAME. LAKE TRAVERSE STARTED HOLDING BACK WATER THURSDAY NIGHT AS SNOW MELT RUNOFF BEGAN. ORWELL DAM IS CURRENTLY RELEASING 1700 CFS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.7 14.6 15.0 14.9 14.6 14.4 14.2 $$ MNC027-NDC017-121422- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 16 TO APRIL 18 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER FARGO 32.2 33.4 35.1 36.8 38.4 39.2 39.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-121422- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19 TIMEFRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.0 38.3 38.7 39.1 39.3 39.4 39.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-121422- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 48 AND 50 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 18 TO 20 TIME PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.6 44.7 45.3 46.5 47.9 49.2 49.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-121422- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST OF 37 OR 38 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 19 TO APRIL 21 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER OSLO 37.2 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.4 37.6 37.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-121422- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A SLOW DROP OF ABOUT ONE HALF FOOT IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT THREE OR FOUR DAYS. THE RIVER WILL THEN SLOWLY RISE AGAIN ATTAINING A CREST OF PERHAPS 43 OR 44 FEET BY APRIL 23 TO APRIL 25. PEAK FLOW IS DUE TO SNOW MELT RUNOFF WITH NO ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 43.0 42.9 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-121422- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 923 PM CDT FRI APR 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW RISE THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. CREST LEVELS OF 52 OR 53 FEET ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/11 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.2 52.3 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 111654 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...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 .SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT A SNOWPACK REMAINS OVER MOST OF CASS...BECKER...OTTER TAIL AND WILKIN COUNTIES WITH SOME SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS PERSISTING. THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO MELT WITH ALL SNOW EXPECTED TO BE MELTED BY SUNDAY. THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION DUE TO THE LACK OF SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE SECOND CREST PROJECTIONS AT THIS TIME INCLUDE SNOWMELT ONLY. ANY SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION THAT DOES OCCUR WHILE THE RIVERS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD WILL CAUSE INCREASES IN THE PROJECTED CREST FORECASTS. CURRENT FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANCE OF ONE TENTH TO ONE QUARTER INCH OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE RED RIVER VALLEY FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-130454- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 14 TO 16 FEET BY APRIL 13 TO 15. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER WAHPETON 14.1 14.9 15.0 14.7 14.5 14.2 14.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-130454- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 38 TO 40 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER FARGO 32.7 34.2 36.0 37.7 39.0 39.3 39.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-130454- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38 TO 40 FEET BY APRIL 17 TO 19. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.1 38.5 38.9 39.2 39.3 39.5 39.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-130453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 48 TO 50 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 20. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.7 44.8 45.6 47.0 48.6 49.7 50.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-130453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 37 TO 38 FEET BY APRIL 19 TO 21. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.4 37.6 37.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-130453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE SLOWLY RISING TO 43 TO 44 FEET BY APRIL 23 TO 25. * 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) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 43.0 43.1 43.1 43.1 43.1 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-130453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE SLOWLY RISING TO 52 TO 53 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 120234 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 ...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 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. CURRENT FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANCE OF ONE TENTH TO ONE QUARTER INCH OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE RED RIVER VALLEY FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-131434- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...CREST BETWEEN 14 AND 16 FEET EXPECTED IN THE APRIL 13 TO 15 TIME FRAME. ORWELL DAM IS CURRENTLY RELEASING 1700 CFS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER WAHPETON 14.5 15.0 14.9 14.6 14.4 14.1 13.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-131433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 16 TO 18 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER FARGO 33.5 35.1 36.9 38.5 39.2 39.2 38.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-131433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 17 TO 19 TIMEFRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.3 38.7 39.0 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-131433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST BETWEEN 48 AND 50 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 18 TO 20 TIME PERIOD. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.7 45.1 46.3 47.8 49.2 49.9 49.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-131433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...A CREST OF 37 TO 38 FEET IS POSSIBLE DURING THE APRIL 19 TO 21 TIME FRAME. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER OSLO 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.5 37.8 37.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-131433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT WEEK. A SLOW RISE IS EXPECTED AGAIN TO A CREST OF 43 TO 44 FEET IN THE APRIL 23 TO 25 TIME FRAME. PEAK FLOW IS DUE TO SNOW MELT RUNOFF WITH NO ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 43.1 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.1 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-131433- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM CDT SAT APR 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES OF ANOTHER HALF FOOT TO A FOOT ARE POSSIBLE. THE RIVER WILL THEN REMAIN STEADY AROUND 52 TO 53 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. PEAK FLOW IS DUE TO SNOW MELT RUNOFF WITH NO ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/12 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.2 52.2 52.2 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 121700 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...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 FORECAST RIVER LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF PRECIPITATION FORECAST OVER 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. CURRENT FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANCE OF ONE TENTH TO ONE QUARTER INCH OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE RED RIVER VALLEY FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-140500- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 16 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER WAHPETON 15.8 15.9 15.8 15.5 15.3 15.0 14.7 $$ MNC027-NDC017-140500- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 TO 40 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, FARGO...TOP OF THE ISLAND PARK DIKE. MOORHEAD...RED RIVER IS LAPPING AT THE BASE OF THE HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER FARGO 33.3 35.0 36.8 38.4 39.0 38.8 38.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-140459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 TO 40 FEET BY APRIL 17 TO 19. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.9 38.3 38.7 39.0 39.2 39.4 39.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-140459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 48 TO 50 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO 20. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.6 45.1 46.2 47.6 48.6 49.0 48.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-140459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 37 TO 38 FEET BY APRIL 19 TO 21. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 37.8 38.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-140459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 43 TO 44 FEET BY APRIL 13 AND REMAIN RELATIVELY STEADY WITH NO ADDITIONAL RAINFALL. * 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) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-140459- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.RS.090329T1140Z.090416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1200 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 52 TO 53 FEET BY APRIL 15 AND REMAIN RELATIVELY STEADY WITH NO ADDITIONAL RAINFALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.3 52.4 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 130254 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 ...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 .LIGHT RAIN WILL FALL OVER THE NORTHERN VALLEY...HOWEVER VERY LITTLE IF ANY ACCUMULATION WILL OCCUR. IN THE SOUTHERN VALLEY...THERE HAS BEEN LESS INFLOW INTO THE WILD RICE RIVER OF NORTH DAKOTA. THIS IS RESULTING IN LESS THAN EXPECTED INFLOW INTO THE RED RIVER FROM THE WILD RICE. CONSEQUENTLY...THE CREST AT FARGO HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM A 38 FT TO 40 FT RANGE TO A 38 FT TO 39 FT RANGE. NO OTHER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE MAIN STEM OF THE RED RIVER FOR THIS FORECAST. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-141454- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.9 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER WAHPETON 15.8 15.8 15.6 15.4 15.1 14.8 14.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-141453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 FEET TO 39 FEET BY APRIL 16 TO 18. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER FARGO 34.1 35.7 37.2 37.9 38.0 37.6 37.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-141453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 39.1 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 38.0 38.4 38.9 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 $$ MNC119-NDC035-141453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 49.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.8 45.6 46.9 48.1 48.9 49.0 48.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-141453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.7 37.9 38.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-141453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.3 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.2 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-141453- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 954 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/13 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.3 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.5 52.5 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 131651 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .GENERAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OVERNIGHT WERE IN THE ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH RANGE FOR MUCH OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD HAVE A MINOR IMPACT ON RED RIVER RISES BEYOND THOSE ALREADY FORECAST. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A MORE SUBSTANTIAL PRECIPITATION EVENT TOWARD THE END OF THIS WEEK. THE DEGREE OF IMPACT THIS UPCOMING EVENT WILL HAVE ON RIVER LEVELS DEPENDS OF COURSE ON ACTUAL PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS...AND WHERE THE PRECIPITATION FALLS PRIOR TO...OR COINCIDENT WITH THE VARIOUS CRESTS. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-150451- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 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 BELOW 14 FEET BY FRIDAY. THIS COULD CHANGE DEPENDING ON ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, TOP OF THE PERMANENT DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 RED RIVER WAHPETON 14.8 14.5 14.2 13.9 13.7 13.4 13.2 $$ MNC027-NDC017-150450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST AT 38 OR 39 FEET DURING THE APRIL 16 TO APRIL 18 TIME PERIOD. THERE COULD BE SOME VARIATION DEPENDING UPON POTENTIAL PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH 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 RED RIVER FARGO 34.1 36.0 37.4 38.0 37.7 37.1 36.5 $$ MNC107-NDC097-150450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.RS.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST BETWEEN 38 AND 40 FEET DURING APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19. THIS MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON POTENTIAL PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.8 38.1 38.4 38.5 38.5 38.5 38.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-150450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST BETWEEN 47 AND 49 FEET DURING THE APRIL 18 TO APRIL 20 TIME PERIOD. THIS COULD CHANGE DEPENDING ON POTENTIAL PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.7 45.6 47.0 47.9 48.5 48.4 47.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-150450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER SHOULD CREST AT 37 OR 38 FEET BETWEEN APRIL 19 AND APRIL 21. THIS MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON POTENTIAL PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 RED RIVER OSLO 37.3 37.3 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 37.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-150450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.RS.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER SHOULD REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY WITH SOME SNOW MELT RUNOFF CONTINUING. POTENTIAL PRECIPITATION LATER THIS WEEK COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE ADDITIONAL RISES. * 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) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.2 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-150450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090419T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1151 AM CDT MON APR 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING SLOWLY OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE EXPECTATION IS FOR UP TO ONE FOOT OF RISE...THEN STEADY LEVELS AROUND 52 OR 53 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.8 $$ WJB
000
WGUS83 KFGF 140254
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
...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
.GENERAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS LAST NIGHT WERE IN THE ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF
INCH RANGE FOR MUCH OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD HAVE A MINOR IMPACT ON RED RIVER RISES
BEYOND THOSE ALREADY FORECAST.
THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A MORE SUBSTANTIAL PRECIPITATION EVENT
TOWARD THE END OF THIS WEEK. THE DEGREE OF IMPACT THIS UPCOMING EVENT
WILL HAVE ON RIVER LEVELS DEPENDS OF COURSE ON ACTUAL PRECIPITATION
AMOUNTS...AND WHERE THE PRECIPITATION FALLS PRIOR TO...OR COINCIDENT
WITH THE VARIOUS CRESTS.
THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED
MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE
UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND
RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY
PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN...
- DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS
- CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING.
- PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER
LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION
ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS
THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR
THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE.
THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN
QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
&&
MNC167-NDC077-151454-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 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 14.5 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF
LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS
PARK FLOODS.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED RIVER
WAHPETON 14.6 14.4 14.1 13.8 13.5 13.3 13.0
$$
MNC027-NDC017-151453-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT FARGO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.6 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 AND 39 FEET
BY APRIL 16 TO APRIL 18.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND
AVENUE SOUTH IS CLOSED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED RIVER
FARGO 35.1 36.8 37.9 37.9 37.4 36.8 36.1
$$
MNC107-NDC097-151453-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 38 AND 40
FEET BY APRIL 17 TO APRIL 19.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 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
RED RIVER
HALSTAD 37.9 38.2 38.4 38.5 38.5 38.5 38.4
$$
MNC119-NDC035-151453-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 47 AND 49 FEET
BY APRIL 18 TO APRIL 20.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER
IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 FEET.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED RIVER
EAST GRAND FORKS 45.1 46.3 47.5 48.3 48.5 48.1 47.6
$$
MNC089-119-NDC035-099-151453-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT OSLO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY BETWEEN 37 AND 38
FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN
PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED RIVER
OSLO 37.3 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.5 37.6 37.6
$$
MNC069-089-NDC067-099-151453-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 43 FEET THE
NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN
FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED RIVER
DRAYTON 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3
$$
MNC069-NDC067-151453-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090419T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM CDT MON APR 13 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.4 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING SLOWLY OVER THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS TO BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET AND THEN REMAIN STEADY NEAR
THAT LEVEL FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH
PEMBINA.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/14 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20
RED RIVER
PEMBINA 52.4 52.5 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.8
$$
ROGERS000 WGUS83 KFGF 141723 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...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 .MAJOR AND MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. THE RIVER LEVEL AT WAHPETON IS ON ITS WAY DOWN...BUT LOCATIONS FURTHER DOWNSTREAM ARE STILL ON THE RISE. THE EXPECTED CREST AT FARGO WAS LOWERED A BIT TO NEAR 37 FEET. FIELD REPORTS INDICATE FROST MAY BE HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED...ALLOWING FOR MORE WATER STORAGE OF LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOILS. 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. && MNC167-NDC077-160523- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND SHOULD FALL BELOW THE 14.0 FOOT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS PARK FLOODS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 14.1 13.7 13.5 13.4 13.3 13.1 13.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-160523- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37 FEET AROUND APRIL 18. * THE FORECAST WAS LOWERED A BIT DUE TO FIELD REPORTS INDICATING THAT FROST MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED FROM THE RECENT WARM WEATHER...ALLOWING FOR ADDITIONAL WATER STORAGE FROM LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOILS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.2 FEET, FARGO...CONVENT BRIDGE AT 52ND AVENUE SOUTH 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 RED RIVER FARGO 34.3 35.5 36.6 37.0 36.8 36.4 35.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-160523- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER SHOULD HOVER BETWEEN 37.5 AND 38.5 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. HOWEVER...THE SHEYENNE RIVER ENTERS THE RED RIVER UPSTREAM OF HALSTAD...AND THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY ON THE AMOUNT AND DURATION OF HIGH FLOWS ON THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT THIS TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.6 37.7 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-160522- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO BETWEEN 46.O AND 46.5 FEET BY APRIL 18 TO APRIL 19. * THE FORECASTED RISE IN THE RIVER IS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF HIGH FLOWS ON THE RED RIVER...INCREASED FLOWS COMING FROM THE GOOSE RIVER...AND RIVER LEVELS ON THE RED LAKE RIVER REMAINING FAIRLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, BEGIN RAILROAD CLOSURE IF WATER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO OVER 50 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 44.6 45.3 45.9 46.2 46.1 45.7 45.3 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-160522- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 37 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-160522- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY NEAR 43.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * THE ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE PARK RIVER AND THE FOREST RIVER MAY CAUSE STAGES AT DRAYTON TO RISE SLIGHTLY. * 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.3 43.4 43.4 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-160522- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090419T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING SLOWLY OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS TO NEAR 53 FEET BY APRIL 19 DUE TO INCREASED FLOWS FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER AND TWO RIVERS RIVER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.9 53.0 53.0 53.0 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 150148 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .MODERATE AND MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT MANY POINTS ALONG THE RED RIVER. FORECAST PRECIPITATION LATER IN THE WEEK MAY CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASING RIVER LEVELS. THE POTENTIAL FOR PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS UP TO ONE HALF INCH EXISTS FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND WESTERN MINNESOTA. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-161348- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 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 13.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS PARK FLOODS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.9 13.6 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-161347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.0 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THE EXPECTED CREST AT FARO REMAINS NEAR 37 FEET. FIELD REPORTS INDICATE FROST IS SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING RESULTING IN MORE AVAILABLE STORAGE FOR LOCAL RUNOFF. THESE FACTORS WILL CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO A LOWER FORECAST CREST AT FARGO. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.3 FEET, FARGO...CLEARANCE HEIGHT OF 1ST AVENUE BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER FARGO 34.6 35.7 36.8 37.0 36.6 36.2 35.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-161347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.3 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THE SHEYENNE RIVER ENTERS THE RED RIVER UPSTREAM OF HALSTAD. THEREFORE...FLUCTUATIONS MAY BE POSSIBLE AS THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY ON THE AMOUNT AND DURATION OF HIGH FLOWS IN THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT THIS TIME. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.6 37.8 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.2 38.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-161347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 46.2 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THE FORECAST RISE IS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF HIGH FLOWS ON THE RED RIVER...INCREASED FLOWS COMING FROM THE GOOSE RIVER...AND RIVER LEVELS ON THE RED LAKE RIVER REMAINING FAIRLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 46.2 FEET, WATER ON DEMERS AVENUE AT SORLIE BRIDGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 45.0 45.6 46.2 46.2 45.9 45.5 45.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-161347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.1 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.0 37.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-161347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 43.4 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * THE ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE PARK RIVER AND THE FOREST RIVER MAY CAUSE RIVER STAGES TO RISE SLIGHTLY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/15 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.3 43.4 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-161347- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090419T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 848 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...DUE TO INCREASED FLOWS FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER AND TWO RIVERS RIVER...THE RED RIVER AT PEMBIAN WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 53.0 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.9 53.0 53.0 53.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 151722 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .MOST OF THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY OR SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ALL RUNOFF SHOULD NOW BE IN THE RIVER SYSTEM WITH THE ONLY WILDCARD BEING POTENTIAL PRECIPITATION LATE THIS WEEK INTO THE WEEKEND. ONE QUARTER TO PERHAPS ONE HALF INCH OF RAIN IS POSSIBLE BUT THE CURRENT THINKING IS THAT THESE AMOUNTS WILL AFFECT THE RIVER ONLY MINIMALLY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-170522- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. IT SHOULD FALL SLOWLY THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 14.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. PATROLLING OF LEVEES AND STORM SEWER OUTLETS THROUGH THE LEVEES BEGINS. WELLS PARK FLOODS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.9 13.6 13.4 13.2 13.2 13.0 12.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-170521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.5 OR 36 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...ACTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT STORM SEWERS FROM BACKING UP. && 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 RED RIVER FARGO 34.5 35.2 35.5 35.3 35.0 34.6 34.1 $$ MNC107-NDC097-170521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37 FEET WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL RISE FROM BREAKOUT FLOWS ENTERING THE MAINSTEM RED BELOW FARGO. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.2 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.2 37.1 36.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-170521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 43.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...SLOWLY FALLING INTO NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 44.9 FEET, WATER ON EAST GRAND FORKS APPROACH TO THE POINT BRIDGE. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 43.6 43.6 43.5 43.2 42.9 42.6 42.3 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-170521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...SLOWLY FALLING THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 37.0 37.0 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.7 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-170521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 43 FEET FOR THE NEAR FUTURE. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 43.0 43.0 42.9 42.9 42.8 42.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-170521- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1222 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 53.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING...REMAINING STEADY THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.7 52.8 53.0 53.0 53.0 53.0 53.0 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 160250 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... 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. .BY THIS WEEKEND...THE RED RIVER AT FARGO IS EXPECTED TO CREST NEAR 35.5 FEET...AND NEAR 53 FEET AT PEMBINA. AT HALSTAD...RIVER LEVELS WILL BE NEARLY STEADY AND MAY EVEN RISE SLIGHTLY AS WATER FROM THE SHEYENNE AND MAPLE RIVERS ENTERS THE RED RIVER NORTH OF FARGO. ELSEWHERE...THE RED RIVER WILL 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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-171450- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RIVER REMAINS BANKFULL UNTIL THE WATER LEVELS DROP BELOW 12.0 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.6 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-171449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY SATURDAY...THEN BEGIN FALLING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER FARGO 34.8 35.4 35.4 35.2 34.8 34.4 33.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-171449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY THE NEXT TWO DAYS...AND THEN IT COULD RISE SLIGHTLY AS WATER FROM THE SHEYENNE AND MAPLE RIVERS ENTERS THE RED RIVER NORTH OF FARGO. * IMPACT STATEMENT - CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 33.0 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.1 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.2 37.0 36.7 $$ MNC119-NDC035-171449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 43.6 43.6 43.4 43.1 42.7 42.4 42.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-171449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 37.0 FEET. THAT IS EXPECTED TO HAPPEN LATE THIS WEEKEND. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 37.1 37.0 36.9 36.8 36.7 36.7 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-171449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 43 FEET FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/16 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.1 43.0 43.0 42.9 42.8 42.8 42.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-171449- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 950 PM CDT WED APR 15 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 53.0 FEET BY SATURDAY. && 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.8 52.9 53.0 53.0 53.0 53.0 53.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 161619 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER ALONG MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS ALONG THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH... AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO IS EXPECTED TO RISE ONLY SLIGHTLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS. YESTERDAYS CREST AT HICKSON SHOULD ARRIVE TODAY AND BREAKOUTS FROM THE SHEYENNE RIVER IN THE KINDRED AREA WILL MOVE INTO THE WILD RICE RIVER AND THROUGH THE FARGO AREA. THESE FLOWS WILL CAUSE THE RED RIVER TO FLUCTUATE JUST ABOVE THE 34 FOOT MARK FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ELSEWHERE ALONG THE MAINSTEM...WATER LEVELS ARE RECEDING WITH THE EXCEPTION BEING AT PEMBINA. THE FIRST CREST OF THE RED IS NOW IN THE AREA WITH THE PEMBINA RIVER CONTRIBUTING TO THE RED. THE RIVER LEVEL MAY RISE ANOTHER HALF FOOT BEFORE STEADYING OUT. 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. && MNC167-NDC077-180419- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY 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 NEAR 13 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.4 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.7 $$ MNC027-NDC017-180418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 34 AND 34.4 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS BEFORE BEGINNING TO RECEDE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.4 FEET, FARGO...NORTHERN-PACIFIC... CENTER AVENUE BRIDGE CLEARANCE. && 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 RED RIVER FARGO 34.3 34.4 34.2 33.7 33.3 32.8 32.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-180418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AROUND 37.2 FEET TODAY AND THEN BEGIN TO RECEDE. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.1 37.0 36.9 36.8 36.7 36.6 36.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-180418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR 42 FEET BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 44.9 FEET, WATER ON EAST GRAND FORKS APPROACH TO THE POINT BRIDGE. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 43.3 43.1 42.8 42.6 42.3 42.1 41.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-180418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS EXTREMELY SLOW RECESSION. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER OSLO 37.0 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.7 36.6 36.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-180418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE AROUND 43 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER DRAYTON 43.0 42.9 42.8 42.7 42.6 42.5 42.4 $$ MNC069-NDC067-180418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1119 AM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING AND THEN STEADYING OUT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.7 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 170245 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. HOWEVER...IN MOST PLACES WATER LEVELS ARE STEADY OR RECEDING. THE EXCEPTION IS AT PEMBINA...WHERE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE THE WATER LEVEL TO RISE AROUND ONE HALF FOOT BEFORE STEADYING OUT. AT FARGO...THE RIVER IS NEAR ITS PEAK...BUT THE WATER LEVEL COULD YET GO UP A FEW TENTHS OF A FOOT BEFORE IT BEGINS A MORE STEADY...BUT STILL SLOW 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. && MNC167-NDC077-181445- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE RIVER REMAINS BANKFULL UNTIL THE WATER LEVELS DROP BELOW 12.0 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.3 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.6 $$ MNC027-NDC017-181445- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER MAY YET RISE A FEW TENTHS OF A FOOT BETWEEN NOW AND FRIDAY NIGHT. AFTER THAT...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT - THE CLEARNCE OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC CENTER AVENUE BRIDGE IN FARGO IS AT 34.4 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER FARGO 34.3 34.3 34.0 33.5 33.0 32.6 32.0 $$ MNC107-NDC097-181444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY STEADY INTO THE FIRST PART OF THE WEEKEND...THEN VERY SLOWLY FALL THROUGH NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 33.0 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 37.0 37.0 36.9 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-181444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 43.2 43.0 42.8 42.5 42.3 42.0 41.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-181444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 37.0 FEET. THAT IS EXPECTED TO HAPPEN LATE THIS WEEKEND. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 37.0 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.7 36.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-181444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW RATE OF FALL OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 42.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/17 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.9 42.8 42.7 42.6 42.5 42.4 42.4 $$ MNC069-NDC067-181444- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT THU APR 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING...THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AT THAT LEVEL 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 52.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 171619 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER 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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. HOWEVER...IN MOST PLACES WATER LEVELS ARE STEADY OR RECEDING. THE RIVER IS ON ITS WAY DOWN AT FARGO. PEMBINA IS EXPECTED TO HOVER A LITTLE ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS DUE TO CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC167-NDC077-190419- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.7 $$ MNC027-NDC017-190419- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.8 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 34.0 FEET, FARGO...SANDBAGGING STARTS ON DIKE NEAR 15TH AVENUE AND ELM STREET NORTH IF THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 36.5 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 RED RIVER FARGO 33.3 32.8 32.5 32.1 31.7 31.3 30.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-190418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER HALSTAD 36.8 36.6 36.4 36.2 36.0 35.7 35.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-190418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 42.9 42.7 42.5 42.3 42.1 41.7 41.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-190418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER OSLO 37.0 36.9 36.8 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-190418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.8 42.7 42.6 42.5 42.3 42.2 42.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-190418- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1119 AM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 52.4 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.5 52.5 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 180208 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 ...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 .SITES ALONG THE RED RIVER AND SOUTH OF PEMBINA 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. THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA WILL CONTINUE TO BE STEADY TO RISE SLIGHTLY AS MORE WATER MOVES IN FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-191408- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY 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 A STAGE OF 12.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-191407- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 33.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, FARGO...SANDBAGGING STARTS ON DIKE NEAR 15TH AVENUE AND ELM STREET NORTH IF THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 36.5 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER FARGO 33.3 32.8 32.5 32.1 31.7 31.3 30.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-191407- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 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 36.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 36.7 36.5 36.2 36.0 35.8 35.5 35.3 $$ MNC119-NDC035-191407- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 42.8 42.6 42.3 42.1 41.8 41.6 41.3 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-191407- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.1 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 37.1 36.9 36.8 36.7 36.5 36.4 36.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-191407- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/18 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.8 42.6 42.5 42.4 42.3 42.2 42.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-191407- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 908 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.5 52.5 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 181524 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE MAIN STEM OF THE RED RIVER. ALL SITES ALONG THE RIVER ARE FALLING...ALTHOUGH THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA IS FALLING VERY SLOWLY AND IS EXPECTED TO GRADUALLY FALL DUE TO INFLOW FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER. LIGHT RAIN IS FORECAST ACROSS THE SOUTHERN BASIN TODAY...BUT VERY LITTLE IF ANY ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED AND THERE WILL BE HARDLY ANY IMPACT ON THE RIVER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC167-NDC077-200324- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-200323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.4 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 33.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER FARGO 33.0 32.6 32.2 31.8 31.5 31.1 30.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-200323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER HALSTAD 36.6 36.4 36.1 35.9 35.8 35.7 35.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-200323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 42.6 42.3 42.1 41.8 41.5 41.2 40.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-200323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.0 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER OSLO 36.9 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.4 36.2 36.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-200323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.7 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.7 42.6 42.4 42.3 42.2 42.1 42.0 $$ MNC069-NDC067-200323- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1024 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.4 52.3 52.3 52.3 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 190140 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 ...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 .WATER LEVELS ON THE RED RIVER FROM WAHPETON DOWNSTREAM TO EAST GRAND FORKS CONTINUE A SLOW FALL. FURTHER UPSTREAM TO THE OSLO...DRAYTON AND PEMBINA... RIVER LEVELS WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AS FLOW FROM THE RED AND THE NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES MOVES THROUGH THE RIVER SYSTEM. WATER LEVELS IN THE NORTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY WILL REMAIN VERY HIGH THROUGH AT LEAST THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-201340- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-201339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 32.6 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER FARGO 32.8 32.4 32.1 31.7 31.3 30.9 30.4 $$ MNC107-NDC097-201339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.2.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 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 36.3 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 36.4 36.3 36.1 35.9 35.8 35.6 35.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-201339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.3 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 42.5 42.2 42.0 41.7 41.3 41.0 40.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-201339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY INTO NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.4 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-201339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY INTO NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/19 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.9 42.7 42.6 42.5 42.4 42.2 42.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-201339- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 840 PM CDT SAT APR 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH AT LEAST NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 53.0 FEET, MAY NEED TO EVACUATE SOUTH PEMBINA. && 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.5 52.5 52.4 52.4 52.3 52.3 52.3 $$ DK
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191517 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .SCATTERED SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE NORTH AND CENTRAL RED RIVER VALLEY THIS AFTERNOON WITH DRY DAYS EXPECTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC167-NDC077-210317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN JUST UNDER 13 FEET THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE UPCOMING WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.5 12.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-210316- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 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 32.8 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 30 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, FARGO...DIKE IS CONSTRUCTED SOUTH OF LIFT STATION TO NEAR 2ND STREET AND MAIN AVENUE. ADDITIONAL SANDBAGGING ON ELM STREET DIKE NEAR WOODLAND DRIVE. IF RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 37 FEET, PUT EXTRA EARTH ON CENTERLINE OF 10TH AVENUE SOUTH. 1979 DESIGN TOP OF DIKE AT EL ZAGEL GOLF COURSE. MOORHEAD...START DIKING TO PROTECT THE HJEMKOMST CENTER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 RED RIVER FARGO 32.4 31.9 31.6 31.2 30.9 30.5 30.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-210316- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 35 FEET NEXT WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 RED RIVER HALSTAD 36.3 36.0 35.8 35.6 35.4 35.2 34.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-210316- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 40 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 42.2 41.9 41.6 41.3 40.9 40.6 40.2 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-210316- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 36 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 RED RIVER OSLO 36.8 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.4 36.3 36.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-210316- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 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 42.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 42 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEKEND. * 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) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.7 42.6 42.5 42.3 42.2 42.1 41.9 $$ MNC069-NDC067-210316- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1017 AM CDT SUN APR 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BETWEEN 52 AND 53 FEET THROUGH NEXT WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/20 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.3 52.3 52.2 52.2 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201614 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .DRY DAYS ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THIS WEEK AS THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER OF THE NORTH REMAINS STEADY OR SLOWLY FALLS. 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. && MNC167-NDC077-220414- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL SLIGHTLY DURING THIS WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 13.5 FEET, BRECKENRIDGE...NORTH MAIN STREET AND BRIDGE ARE CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.7 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-220413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 30 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.5 FEET, FARGO...BRIDGE AT 1ST AVENUE AND 2ND STREET NORTH CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE ON 2ND STREET. 1ST AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE ACROSS RED RIVER CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE ACROSS 1ST AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD... 1ST AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 RED RIVER FARGO 31.8 31.3 30.9 30.4 30.0 29.6 29.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-220413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 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 NEAR 34 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, US HIGHWAY 75 IS FLOODED OUTSIDE OF THE HALSTAD RING DIKE. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 35.7 35.3 34.9 34.6 34.2 33.8 33.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-220413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 40 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 41.9 41.6 41.3 40.9 40.6 40.2 39.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-220413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 36 FEET BY SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.4 36.3 36.2 36.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-220413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 42 FEET BY EARLY WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.5 42.3 42.2 42.1 41.9 41.8 41.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-220413- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1114 AM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 52 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.1 52.1 52.0 52.0 51.9 51.9 51.8 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 210113 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 ...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 .DRY WEATHER OVER THE PAST WEEK HAS ALLOWED LEVELS ALONG THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER TO REMAIN STEADY OR FALL SLOWLY. NO PRECIPITATION IS FORECAST UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THIS WILL ALLOW RIVER LEVELS TO CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-221313- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL VERY SLOWLY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.7 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.5 12.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-221312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY REACHING 30 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.5 FEET, FARGO...BRIDGE AT 1ST AVENUE AND 2ND STREET NORTH CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE ON 2ND STREET. 1ST AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE ACROSS RED RIVER CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE ACROSS 1ST AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD... 1ST AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER FARGO 31.5 31.1 30.7 30.2 29.8 29.4 28.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-221312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL VERY SLOWLY TO NEAR 33 FEET BY NEXT MONDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 RED RIVER HALSTAD 35.5 35.1 34.7 34.4 34.0 33.6 33.1 $$ MNC119-NDC035-221312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY DROPPING TO BELOW 40 FEET BY NEXT SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 41.7 41.3 41.0 40.6 40.3 39.9 39.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-221312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL VERY SLOWLY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 RED RIVER OSLO 36.7 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.4 36.4 36.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-221312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOWLY FALL TO JUST UNDER 42 FEET BY SATURDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && 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 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.3 42.2 42.1 42.0 41.9 41.8 41.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-221312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 813 PM CDT MON APR 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY AROUND 52 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 04/21 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.1 52.0 52.0 52.0 51.9 51.9 51.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 211501 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...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 .MAJOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. NO RAINFALL IS EXPECTED IN THE AREA UNTIL THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY... WHICH WILL ALLOW THE RIVER TO CONTINUE TO FALL THIS WEEK. THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA WILL BE NEARLY STEADY TO GRADUALLY FALLING AS WATER CONTINUES TO MOVE INTO THE RED FROM THE PEMBINA RIVER. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC167-NDC077-230301- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE. FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.2 $$ MNC027-NDC017-230300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 30.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.5 FEET, FARGO...BRIDGE AT 1ST AVENUE AND 2ND STREET NORTH CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE ON 2ND STREET. 1ST AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE ACROSS RED RIVER CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE ACROSS 1ST AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD... 1ST AVENUE NORTH BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 RED RIVER FARGO 31.2 30.7 30.2 29.7 29.3 28.8 28.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-230300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 34.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 35.2 34.8 34.4 34.0 33.5 33.0 32.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-230300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 41.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, ROAD ENTERING RIVERSIDE PARK IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 41.5 41.1 40.7 40.3 39.9 39.6 39.2 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-230300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL GRADUALLY FALL TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 36.7 36.6 36.5 36.5 36.4 36.3 36.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-230300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 42.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.3 42.2 42.1 42.0 41.9 41.7 41.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-230300- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1001 AM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 51.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.0 52.0 51.9 51.8 51.8 51.7 51.6 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 220059 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER. CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN DRY UNTIL A STORM SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION AFFECTS THE REGION LATE THURSDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO 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. && MNC167-NDC077-231259- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-231258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 31.7 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER FARGO 31.1 30.7 30.3 29.9 29.5 29.1 28.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-231258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 35.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 RED RIVER HALSTAD 35.2 35.0 34.5 34.0 33.5 33.1 32.7 $$ MNC119-NDC035-231258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 41.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.5 FEET, FLOOD GATES ON ENGLISH COULEE ARE CLOSED, PUMP STATION AND DIVERSION GATES ARE ACTIVATED. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 41.2 40.8 40.5 40.1 39.7 39.3 39.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-231258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.7 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 RED RIVER OSLO 36.6 36.6 36.5 36.4 36.4 36.3 36.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-231258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && 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 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.1 42.0 41.9 41.8 41.6 41.5 41.4 $$ MNC069-NDC067-231258- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 759 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 52.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/22 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 RED RIVER PEMBINA 52.0 52.0 51.9 51.8 51.7 51.6 51.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 221518 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...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 .MAJOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE AREA WILL ALLOW THE RIVER TO CONTINUE FALLING TODAY...ALTHOUGH THE FALL WILL BE VERY GRADUAL AT PEMBINA AND DRAYTON. THERE IS SOME LIGHT PRECIPITATION EXPECTED ACROSS THE AREA THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC167-NDC077-240318- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.5 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.2 12.1 12.1 12.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-240317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 30.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 RED RIVER FARGO 30.7 30.2 29.7 29.2 28.6 28.1 27.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-240317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.1 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 34.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 34.7 34.3 33.9 33.5 33.0 32.5 32.0 $$ MNC119-NDC035-240317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 41.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.5 FEET, FLOOD GATES ON ENGLISH COULEE ARE CLOSED, PUMP STATION AND DIVERSION GATES ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 41.0 40.5 40.0 39.5 39.0 38.5 37.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-240317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.6 FEET OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.0 FEET, WATER AFFECTS THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS WEST OF OSLO. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 36.5 36.4 36.2 36.1 36.0 35.8 35.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-240317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 42.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.0 41.8 41.6 41.4 41.2 41.0 40.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-240317- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR 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 51.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.9 51.8 51.7 51.6 51.5 51.4 51.3 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 230131 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA... RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES. .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER. ALL LOCATIONS HAVE PEAKED AND BEGUN FALLING...BUT THE TREMENDOUS VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM WILL MAKE THE RECESSION A SLOW ONE. AT OSLO...DRAYTON...AND PEMBINA THE RATE OF FALL WILL BE ESPECIALLY SLOW...ON THE ORDER OF ONE TO THREE TENTHS OF A FOOT PER DAY OVER THE NEXT WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-241331- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. HOWEVER...MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - AT 12.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...AND THE BANKFULL STAGE OF THE RIVER AT WAHPETON. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.2 11.5 10.8 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-241330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL A SLOW FALL...DROPPING BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 30.0 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT - SOME CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS ALONG THE RIVER CONTINUE TO FLOOD UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 25.0 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 RED RIVER FARGO 30.3 29.7 29.1 28.5 27.8 27.1 26.6 $$ MNC107-NDC097-241330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...DROPPING BELOW 33.0 FEET BY LATE THIS WEEKEND OR EARLY NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 33.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 RED RIVER HALSTAD 34.5 34.1 33.5 33.0 32.5 32.0 31.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-241330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...DROPPING BELOW 40.0 FEET FRIDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT - EXTENSIVE FLOODING CONTINUES ON THE GREENWAY IN GRAND FORKS UNTIL THE WATER DROPS BELOW 40.0 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 40.7 40.1 39.6 39.0 38.4 37.8 37.2 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-241330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL. THE RIVER WILL ONLY FALL ONE TO THREE TENTHS OF A FOOT PER DAY OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT - MAJOR FLOOD STAGE AT OSLO IS 36.0 FEET. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 RED RIVER OSLO 36.3 36.2 36.1 35.9 35.8 35.5 35.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-241330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...DROPPING BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 42.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO ONLY DROP TWO OR THREE TENTHS OF A FOOT PER DAY OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT - RURAL ROAD DAMAGE CONTINUES UNTIL THE RIVER FALLS BELOW 39.0 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 RED RIVER DRAYTON 42.0 41.7 41.5 41.3 41.1 40.9 40.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-241330- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 831 PM CDT WED APR 22 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 52.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL ONLY DROP ONE TO TWO TENTHS OF A FOOT PER DAY AT THE MOST DURING THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/23 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.9 51.8 51.7 51.6 51.4 51.2 51.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 231442 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 ...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 .MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RED RIVER. ALL LOCATIONS HAVE PEAKED AND BEGUN FALLING...BUT THE TREMENDOUS VOLUME OF WATER IN THE RIVER SYSTEM WILL MAKE THE RECESSION A SLOW ONE. AT OSLO...DRAYTON...AND PEMBINA THE RATE OF FALL WILL BE ESPECIALLY SLOW...ON THE ORDER OF ONE TO THREE TENTHS OF A FOOT PER DAY OVER THE NEXT 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. && MNC167-NDC077-250242- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 12.2 11.5 10.8 10.4 10.1 10.0 10.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-250241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 30.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 31.0 FEET, MOORHEAD...1ST AVENUE NORTH UNDERPASS IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 RED RIVER FARGO 30.2 29.5 28.9 28.2 27.5 26.9 26.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-250241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY 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 TO A STAGE OF 34.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, CITY MOBILIZES FOR DIKE PATROLS. CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 RED RIVER HALSTAD 34.1 33.6 33.0 32.4 31.9 31.4 30.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-250241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 40.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 41.5 FEET, FLOOD GATES ON ENGLISH COULEE ARE CLOSED, PUMP STATION AND DIVERSION GATES ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 40.3 39.8 39.2 38.6 38.0 37.4 36.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-250241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 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 RED RIVER OSLO 36.3 36.0 35.9 35.7 35.5 35.2 35.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-250241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 41.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 04/24 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.8 41.5 41.3 41.0 40.8 40.5 40.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-250241- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 942 AM CDT THU APR 23 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.0 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 51.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.8 51.7 51.6 51.5 51.4 51.3 51.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 250221 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 ...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 .FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG 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 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. && MNC167-NDC077-261421- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 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. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.6 11.1 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.3 10.2 $$ MNC027-NDC017-261420- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 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 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 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 RED RIVER FARGO 29.7 29.0 28.2 27.5 26.7 25.9 25.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-261420- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, CITY MOBILIZES FOR DIKE PATROLS. CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 RED RIVER HALSTAD 33.0 32.5 32.0 31.4 30.9 30.2 29.4 $$ MNC119-NDC035-261420- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 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 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 39.6 39.0 38.4 37.8 37.2 36.6 35.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-261420- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 RED RIVER OSLO 36.0 35.8 35.5 35.3 35.1 34.9 34.6 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-261420- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL 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 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 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.6 41.3 41.0 40.8 40.5 40.1 39.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-261420- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 04/25 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.5 51.3 51.1 50.9 50.7 50.5 50.3 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 251427 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 ...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 .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. && MNC167-NDC077-270227- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY 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 A STAGE OF 11.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.3 10.9 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.1 $$ MNC027-NDC017-270226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FARGO... FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH AREAS. 2ND STREET CLOSED BETWEEN MAIN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET. TEMPORARY DIKE CONSTRUCTED TO PROTECT AREA WITHIN OAK STREET DIKE 58 FEET SOUTH OF 9TH AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD...WATER CROSSES ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS PARK. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 RED RIVER FARGO 29.4 28.6 27.9 27.1 26.3 25.6 24.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-270226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.1 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 32.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, CITY MOBILIZES FOR DIKE PATROLS. CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 32.7 32.2 31.6 31.1 30.5 29.7 28.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-270226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 39.4 38.8 38.2 37.6 37.1 36.4 35.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-270226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 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 RED RIVER OSLO 35.9 35.6 35.4 35.2 35.0 34.8 34.4 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-270226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 41.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.5 41.2 41.0 40.7 40.4 40.1 39.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-270226- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 927 AM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 51.0 FEET BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.4 51.3 51.0 50.8 50.6 50.4 50.1 $$ SPEICHER
000 WGUS83 KFGF 260133 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .ALL FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE RED RIVER REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. HOWEVER...RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY FALL. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE REGION ON SUNDAY BRINGING THE POSSIBILITY FOR MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION. HOWEVER...THIS PRECIPITATION IS NOT EXPECTED TO MAJORLY 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. && MNC167-NDC077-271333- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.2 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 12.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...CITY STARTS TO MOBILIZE. BANKFULL STAGE.FLOODING OF A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. BRECKENRIDGE...STORM SEWER VALUES ARE CLOSED AND INTERIOR PUMPING BEGINS. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 11.3 11.0 10.8 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.1 $$ MNC027-NDC017-271332- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.9 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 29.3 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * 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 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 RED RIVER FARGO 29.5 29.0 28.5 27.9 27.4 26.9 26.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-271332- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 32.1 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, CITY MOBILIZES FOR DIKE PATROLS. CONSIDERABLE RURAL AND FARMLAND FLOODING. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 RED RIVER HALSTAD 32.3 31.8 31.3 30.8 30.2 29.6 28.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-271332- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.8 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 38.9 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS. && 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 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 39.2 38.6 38.0 37.4 36.8 36.1 35.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-271332- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 35.7 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 RED RIVER OSLO 35.8 35.6 35.3 35.1 34.9 34.7 34.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-271332- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.6 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 41.2 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && 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 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.4 41.1 40.9 40.6 40.3 40.0 39.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-271332- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 833 PM CDT SAT APR 25 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 51.3 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 04/26 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.4 51.2 51.0 50.7 50.4 50.0 49.5 $$
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 270103 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 803 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM AFFECTING NORMAN COUNTY 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 .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. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-281303- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-090503T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.090502T1200Z.NO/ 803 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 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 SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 11.0 FEET, CITY IS MOBILIZED TO PATROL DIKES. && 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 10.7 10.5 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.9 9.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-281302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 803 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 29 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FARGO... FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH AREAS. 2ND STREET CLOSED BETWEEN MAIN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET. TEMPORARY DIKE CONSTRUCTED TO PROTECT AREA WITHIN OAK STREET DIKE 58 FEET SOUTH OF 9TH AVENUE NORTH. MOORHEAD...WATER CROSSES ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS PARK. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER FARGO 29.3 28.8 28.3 27.6 27.0 26.4 25.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-281302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 803 PM 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 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 31 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LEVEE CLOSURES AT ROADWAYS. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 31.6 31.2 30.8 30.3 29.9 29.4 28.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-281302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 803 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 38 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 38.6 38.0 37.4 36.8 36.1 35.4 34.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-281302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 803 PM 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 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 36 FEET THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 36.0 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 RED RIVER OSLO 35.8 35.6 35.4 35.2 35.0 34.8 34.5 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-281302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 803 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 41 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.3 41.0 40.8 40.5 40.3 40.0 39.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-281302- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 803 PM 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 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 51.2 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 NEAR 51 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 52.0 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 51.0 50.8 50.5 50.2 49.9 49.5 49.0 $$ MNC107-281302- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-090503T2100Z/ /HNDM5.3.SM.090321T1210Z.090330T0630Z.090503T0900Z.NR/ 803 PM CDT SUN APR 26 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 03...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILD RICE RIVER (MN) AT HENDRUM. * UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 03...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 04/27 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 WILD RICE RIVER HENDRUM 24.1 23.4 22.6 21.8 21.0 20.3 19.6 $$ WJB
000
WGUS83 KFGF 271442
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
...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
.ALL FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER CONTINUE TO FALL
SLOWLY AND ARE NOW BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. HOWEVER...MODERATE
FLOODING IS STILL OCCURRING AT FARGO...OSLO...DRAYTON AND PEMBINA.
ONE HALF INCH OF PRECIPITATION OR LESS WAS OBSERVED ACROSS THE
REGION FROM THE RECENT STORM...BUT IS EXPECTED TO HAVE LITTLE
IMPACT ON AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS.
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.
&&
MNC167-NDC077-290242-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-090503T0000Z/
/WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.090502T1200Z.NO/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 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
SATURDAY MORNING.
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04
RED RIVER
WAHPETON 10.6 10.4 10.2 10.1 10.0 9.9 9.8
$$
MNC027-NDC017-290241-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT FARGO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.4 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. FARGO...
FLOODING AT 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH AREAS. 2ND STREET CLOSED
BETWEEN MAIN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET. TEMPORARY DIKE CONSTRUCTED TO
PROTECT AREA WITHIN OAK STREET DIKE 58 FEET SOUTH OF 9TH AVENUE
NORTH. MOORHEAD...WATER CROSSES ENTRANCE ROAD TO GOOSEBERRY MOUNDS
PARK.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04
RED RIVER
FARGO 29.0 28.5 27.9 27.2 26.6 26.0 25.6
$$
MNC107-NDC097-290241-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.6 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 31.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 32.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. LEVEE
CLOSURES AT ROADWAYS.
&&
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
RED RIVER
HALSTAD 31.3 30.9 30.5 30.0 29.6 29.0 28.4
$$
MNC119-NDC035-290241-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 38.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 40.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EXTENSIVE
FLOODING ALONG GREENWAY FOR GRAND FORKS.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04
RED RIVER
EAST GRAND FORKS 38.4 37.7 37.1 36.5 35.8 35.1 34.4
$$
MNC089-119-NDC035-099-290241-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT OSLO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.8 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 35.5 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04
RED RIVER
OSLO 35.5 35.3 35.1 34.9 34.7 34.5 34.2
$$
MNC069-089-NDC067-099-290241-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.4 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 41.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN
FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04
RED RIVER
DRAYTON 41.2 41.0 40.7 40.5 40.2 39.9 39.6
$$
MNC069-NDC067-290241-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CDT MON APR 27 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 51.0 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 50.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
(MONTH/DAY) 04/28 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04
RED RIVER
PEMBINA 50.8 50.6 50.3 50.0 49.7 49.2 48.7
$$000 WGUS83 KFGF 281424 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 924 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 RED RIVER AT WAHPETON AFFECTING WILKIN AND RICHLAND 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 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 .ALL FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. MODERATE FLOODING IS STILL OCCURRING AT FARGO...OSLO...DRAYTON AND PEMBINA. 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. && MNC167-NDC077-300224- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-090504T1800Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.090504T0600Z.NO/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 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 NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 10.3 10.1 10.1 10.0 10.0 9.9 9.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-300223- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FARGO...12TH STREET TOLL BRIDGE IS CLOSED. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON THE DIKE TO PROTECT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IF FORECAST IS ABOVE 34 FEET. MOORHEAD...15TH AVENUE NORTH RIVER BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER FARGO 28.5 27.9 27.2 26.6 26.0 25.6 25.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-300223- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.8 FEET, APPROACH TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER HALSTAD 30.8 30.4 29.9 29.5 28.8 28.3 27.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-300223- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 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 TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 38.1 37.7 37.3 36.7 36.1 35.6 35.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-300223- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO VERY SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER OSLO 35.5 35.3 35.1 35.0 34.8 34.6 34.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-300223- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO VERY SLOWLY FALL. * 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.1 40.9 40.7 40.5 40.2 40.0 39.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-300223- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 AM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO VERY SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER PEMBINA 50.5 50.3 50.0 49.8 49.5 49.0 48.4 $$ TG
000 WGUS83 KFGF 290204 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. && MNC167-NDC077-301404- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-090502T1200Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.090502T0000Z.NO/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY 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 FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 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 RED RIVER WAHPETON 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.9 9.9 9.8 9.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-301403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FARGO...12TH STREET TOLL BRIDGE IS CLOSED. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON THE DIKE TO PROTECT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IF FORECAST IS ABOVE 34 FEET. MOORHEAD...15TH AVENUE NORTH RIVER BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER FARGO 28.0 27.4 26.9 26.3 25.8 25.3 24.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-301403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.9 FEET BY THURSDAY 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER HALSTAD 30.1 29.6 29.1 28.6 28.1 27.7 27.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-301403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 37 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 37.9 37.4 36.9 36.4 35.9 35.3 34.7 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-301403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.4 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 35.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && 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 RED RIVER OSLO 35.2 35.1 34.9 34.8 34.6 34.3 33.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-301403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 40.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 04/29 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.0 40.8 40.6 40.3 40.1 39.8 39.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-301403- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 904 PM CDT TUE APR 28 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.6 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 50.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && 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 RED RIVER PEMBINA 50.4 50.2 49.9 49.7 49.3 48.8 48.3 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 291544 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 ...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 .ALL FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT FARGO...OSLO... DRAYTON AND PEMBINA. MINOR FLOODING AT WAHPETON...HALSTAD AND EAST GRAND FORKS. 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. && MNC167-NDC077-010344- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-090502T1200Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.090502T0000Z.NO/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 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 FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 RED RIVER WAHPETON 10.0 10.0 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.8 9.8 $$ MNC027-NDC017-010343- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 27 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FARGO...12TH STREET TOLL BRIDGE IS CLOSED. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON THE DIKE TO PROTECT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IF FORECAST IS ABOVE 34 FEET. MOORHEAD...15TH AVENUE NORTH RIVER BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && 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 RED RIVER FARGO 27.7 27.2 26.6 26.0 25.5 25.1 24.7 $$ MNC107-NDC097-010343- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.5 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.8 FEET, APPROACH TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 RED RIVER HALSTAD 30.1 29.6 29.1 28.6 28.1 27.6 27.2 $$ MNC119-NDC035-010343- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.1 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 35 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 37.7 37.2 36.7 36.1 35.6 34.9 34.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-010343- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 34 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 RED RIVER OSLO 35.1 34.9 34.7 34.5 34.3 34.1 33.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-010343- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.1 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 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 RED RIVER DRAYTON 40.9 40.7 40.6 40.4 40.2 40.0 39.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-010343- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1044 AM CDT WED APR 29 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE SLOW FALL TO NEAR 49 FEET BY NEXT TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 50.0 FEET, SOUTH END OF AIRPORT ROAD CLOSES. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 04/30 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 RED RIVER PEMBINA 50.3 50.0 49.8 49.5 49.2 48.9 48.7 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 301558 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... 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 .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. && MNC167-NDC077-020358- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WHNN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT WAHPETON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.1 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 10.0 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) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 RED RIVER WAHPETON 10.1 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-020357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FARGO...12TH STREET TOLL BRIDGE IS CLOSED. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON THE DIKE TO PROTECT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IF FORECAST IS ABOVE 34 FEET. MOORHEAD...15TH AVENUE NORTH RIVER BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 RED RIVER FARGO 27.3 26.7 26.1 25.6 25.2 24.7 24.2 $$ MNC107-NDC097-020357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.8 FEET, APPROACH TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE IMPASSABLE. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 29.7 29.2 28.7 28.2 27.7 27.3 26.7 $$ MNC119-NDC035-020357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 37.2 36.7 36.2 35.6 35.1 34.5 34.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-020357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. * 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 RED RIVER OSLO 35.2 35.1 34.9 34.8 34.6 34.3 34.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-020357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 41 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.1 41.0 40.8 40.6 40.4 40.1 39.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-020357- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1058 AM CDT THU APR 30 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.2 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 50.1 FEET BY TOMORROW 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/01 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 RED RIVER PEMBINA 50.1 49.9 49.9 49.7 49.5 49.3 48.9 $$ WJB
000 WGUS83 KFGF 011713 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 ...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 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 MAINSTEM RED RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL FOR THE NEXT 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. && MNC027-NDC017-030513- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL AROUND 23 FEET BY NEXT FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FARGO...12TH STREET TOLL BRIDGE IS CLOSED. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON THE DIKE TO PROTECT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IF FORECAST IS ABOVE 34 FEET. MOORHEAD...15TH AVENUE NORTH RIVER BRIDGE IS 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 RED RIVER FARGO 26.2 25.5 24.9 24.3 23.8 23.3 22.9 $$ MNC107-NDC097-030512- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO AROUND 27 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.8 FEET, APPROACH TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE IMPASSABLE. && 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 RED RIVER HALSTAD 29.4 28.9 28.5 28.0 27.6 27.2 26.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-030512- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO AROUND 34.5 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 37.3 36.9 36.4 35.9 35.4 34.7 34.1 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-030512- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO AROUND 34.5 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 RED RIVER OSLO 35.0 34.9 34.9 34.8 34.7 34.4 34.0 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-030512- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO VERY SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 40 FEET BY NEXT FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 RED RIVER DRAYTON 41.0 40.9 40.8 40.6 40.4 40.3 40.1 $$ MNC069-NDC067-030512- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 01 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 50.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO VERY SLOWLY FALL TO AROUND 49 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/02 05/03 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 RED RIVER PEMBINA 49.9 49.8 49.6 49.5 49.3 49.1 48.8 $$
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 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 051425 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD AFFECTING NORMAN AND TRAILL COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM 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 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 RIVER OF THE NORTH AND ITS NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO FALL AS THE FLOOD WATERS MOVE NORTH AND LITTLE TO NO PRECIPITATION IS ANTICIPATED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC017-070225- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 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 889.8 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 889.7 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 889.7 889.5 889.4 889.3 889.1 888.9 888.7 $$ NDC017-077-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY 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 TO A STAGE OF 20.8 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.8 20.6 20.4 20.2 20.0 19.6 19.3 $$ NDC073-070224- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090509T1800Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.090509T0600Z.NR/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, SOME RURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 15.8 15.5 15.2 14.9 14.7 14.4 14.2 $$ NDC017-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 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 22.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE 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) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 22.1 22.0 21.9 21.7 21.7 21.6 21.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 24.0 FEET, FARGO...2ND STREET CLOSES BETWEEN 1ST AND 3RD AVENUE NORTH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY DIKE THAT PROTECTS CITY HALL IF THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE 31 FEET. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 RED RIVER FARGO 23.4 22.8 22.1 21.5 21.0 20.6 20.3 $$ MNC107-NDC097-051455- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090506T1559Z/ /HILN8.3.SM.090323T1817Z.090331T0300Z.090506T0359Z.NR/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RED RIVER AT HALSTAD. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.6 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 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) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 RED RIVER HALSTAD 25.7 24.7 23.7 22.7 21.7 20.7 19.7 $$ MNC119-NDC035-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 35.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, FLOOD GATES ARE CLOSED IN GRAND FORKS AND STORM WATER PUMPING STATIONS ARE ACTIVATED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 35.6 35.1 34.5 33.9 33.2 32.6 31.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.3 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 34.0 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 RED RIVER OSLO 34.0 33.8 33.5 33.3 33.0 32.8 32.4 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 40.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. GENERAL URBAN FLOOD DAMAGE TO DRAYTON AND ITS ENVIRONS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 RED RIVER DRAYTON 40.2 40.1 40.0 39.8 39.6 39.4 39.2 $$ MNC069-NDC067-070224- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 925 AM CDT TUE MAY 05 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 49.2 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 49.0 FEET BY TOMORROW 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 WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/06 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 RED RIVER PEMBINA 49.0 48.7 48.5 48.2 47.8 47.4 46.8 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 061439 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 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 LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM 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 SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED RIVER AND ITS MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO RECEDE AS THE WATERS CONTINUE TO FLOW NORTH INTO CANADA AND AS THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION EXPECTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && NDC073-080000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090508T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.090507T1200Z.NR/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 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...LIKELY DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, SOME RURAL FLOODING BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 15.0 14.5 14.0 13.6 13.3 13.1 12.9 $$ NDC017-077-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 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 20.8 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.6 20.4 20.1 19.8 19.3 18.8 18.2 $$ NDC017-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET. * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.9 21.8 21.6 21.5 21.4 20.9 20.3 $$ NDC017-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 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 889.5 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 889.0 888.6 888.2 887.9 887.6 887.2 886.6 $$ MNC027-NDC017-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 23.3 FEET, FARGO...NORTH BROADWAY BRIDGE FLOODS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 RED RIVER FARGO 22.3 21.7 21.1 20.5 20.2 19.9 19.8 $$ MNC119-NDC035-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 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 WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.4 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 34.0 FEET, EAST GRAND FORKS WATER ENCROACHING 4TH ST UNDERPASS OF HIGHWAY 2. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 34.8 34.1 33.3 32.6 31.8 31.1 30.3 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 35.8 FEET, TOP OF THE WALSH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DIKES IN WALSHVILLE TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 RED RIVER OSLO 33.6 33.3 32.9 32.6 32.2 31.8 31.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 RED RIVER DRAYTON 40.0 39.8 39.6 39.4 39.2 39.0 38.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-080238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 AM CDT WED MAY 06 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 48.0 FEET, CITY DIKE PATROL STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/07 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 RED RIVER PEMBINA 48.3 47.9 47.4 47.0 46.6 46.1 45.5 $$ G2
000 WGUS83 KFGF 071445 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 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 SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON AFFECTING RANSOM 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 SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY . THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AND ITS NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO FALL AS THE PAST DRY WEATHER HAS NOT ADDED ANY RUNOFF AND WATER NOW IN THE SYSTEM MOVES NORTHWARD INTO CANADA. 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. && NDC073-071515- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-090508T0000Z/ /LBNN8.3.SM.090323T2052Z.090417T0000Z.090507T1220Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 7:20 AM THURSDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 14.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 15.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. RAW SEWAGE BEGINS BEING DUMPED INTO THE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 SHEYENNE RIVER LISBON 14.4 13.8 13.4 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.7 $$ NDC017-077-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.5 20.2 19.8 19.3 18.7 18.0 17.4 $$ NDC017-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 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 22.0 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 21.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.8 21.7 21.5 21.4 21.0 20.3 19.6 $$ NDC017-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 889.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 888.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 890.6 FEET, I-29 SOUTH OF HARWOOD IS FLOODED BY THE SHEYENNE RIVER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 888.7 888.3 887.8 887.5 887.0 886.2 885.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 22.7 FEET, FARGO...GAGE WALLS AT ISLAND PARK ARE CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 RED RIVER FARGO 21.8 21.2 20.6 20.1 19.9 19.7 19.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 33.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, EAST GRAND FORKS WATER ENCROACHING 4TH ST UNDERPASS OF HIGHWAY 2. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 33.9 33.1 32.3 31.6 30.9 30.1 29.4 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 RED RIVER OSLO 33.1 32.7 32.2 31.7 31.3 30.8 30.3 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 RED RIVER DRAYTON 39.8 39.7 39.5 39.2 39.0 38.7 38.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-090244- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT THU MAY 07 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.4 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 48.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 48.0 FEET, CITY DIKE PATROL STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/08 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 RED RIVER PEMBINA 48.1 47.7 47.3 46.9 46.4 46.0 45.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 081448 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND 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 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 SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AND ITS NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO FALL AS THE PAST DRY WEATHER HAS NOT ADDED ANY RUNOFF AND WATER NOW IN THE SYSTEM MOVES NORTHWARD INTO CANADA. 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. && NDC017-077-100248- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090515T2100Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090515T0900Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 15...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 15...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 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) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 20.2 19.9 19.4 18.7 17.7 16.7 15.9 $$ NDC017-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 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 21.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.7 21.5 21.3 21.1 20.6 19.9 19.0 $$ NDC017-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 888.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 888.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 888.0 887.6 887.2 886.7 886.0 885.0 884.0 $$ MNC027-NDC017-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.6 FEET, FARGO...NORTH BROADWAY BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 RED RIVER FARGO 21.0 20.4 20.0 19.7 19.4 19.3 19.1 $$ MNC119-NDC035-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 33.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 34.0 FEET, EAST GRAND FORKS WATER ENCROACHING 4TH ST UNDERPASS OF HIGHWAY 2. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 33.0 32.2 31.5 30.8 30.1 29.3 28.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.9 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.9 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. 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) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 RED RIVER OSLO 32.5 32.0 31.4 30.7 29.9 29.1 28.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 39.9 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 RED RIVER DRAYTON 39.8 39.6 39.3 39.1 38.8 38.6 38.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-100247- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 948 AM CDT FRI MAY 08 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 48.1 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 47.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 48.0 FEET, CITY DIKE PATROL STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI (MONTH/DAY) 05/09 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 RED RIVER PEMBINA 47.9 47.5 47.1 46.7 46.2 45.8 45.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 091513 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 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 EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 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 WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AND ITS NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO FALL AS THE PAST DRY WEATHER HAS NOT ADDED ANY RUNOFF AND WATER NOW IN THE SYSTEM MOVES NORTHWARD INTO CANADA. 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. && NDC017-077-110313- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090515T1500Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090515T0300Z.NR/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 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) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 19.9 19.4 18.6 17.7 16.6 15.7 15.1 $$ NDC017-110312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 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 SATURDAY 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 CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.5 21.4 21.1 20.5 19.7 18.9 18.0 $$ NDC017-110312- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090515T2100Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090515T0900Z.NR/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 887.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 887.3 886.9 886.2 885.5 884.8 883.9 882.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-110312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.3 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.6 FEET, FARGO...NORTH BROADWAY BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 RED RIVER FARGO 20.3 19.9 19.7 19.4 19.1 19.0 18.9 $$ MNC119-NDC035-110312- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090516T2100Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.090516T0900Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 16...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 16...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BETWEEN OSLO AND GRAND FORKS. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS AT RIVER MILE 271 - 296. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 32.1 31.3 30.6 30.0 29.3 28.6 27.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-110312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.3 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 31.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 RED RIVER OSLO 31.8 31.3 30.6 29.7 28.9 28.0 27.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-110312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.6 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 RED RIVER DRAYTON 39.4 39.2 38.9 38.7 38.4 38.2 37.9 $$ MNC069-NDC067-110312- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT SAT MAY 09 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.8 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 47.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 48.0 FEET, CITY DIKE PATROL STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/10 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 RED RIVER PEMBINA 47.5 47.1 46.7 46.3 45.9 45.6 45.2 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 101523 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 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 EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AND ITS NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA TRIBUTARIES CONTINUE TO FALL AS THE PAST DRY WEATHER HAS NOT ADDED ANY RUNOFF...AND WATER NOW IN THE SYSTEM MOVES NORTHWARD INTO CANADA. 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. && NDC017-077-120323- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090515T1200Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090515T0000Z.NR/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * 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) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 19.2 18.3 17.3 16.4 15.6 15.0 14.8 $$ NDC017-120322- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090516T1800Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090516T0600Z.NO/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 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 CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 21.4 20.9 20.3 19.5 18.7 17.7 16.9 $$ NDC017-120322- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090516T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090515T1200Z.NR/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 887.4 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 887.0 886.3 885.6 884.9 884.0 883.0 882.3 $$ MNC027-NDC017-120322- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 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 20.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.6 FEET, FARGO...NORTH BROADWAY BRIDGE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 RED RIVER FARGO 19.9 19.6 19.3 19.1 19.0 18.9 18.7 $$ MNC119-NDC035-120322- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090516T1800Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.090516T0600Z.NO/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BETWEEN OSLO AND GRAND FORKS. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS AT RIVER MILE 271 - 296. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 31.1 30.5 29.9 29.2 28.5 27.8 27.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-120322- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090517T2100Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090517T0900Z.UU/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 17...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 17...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. HWY 1 IN MINNESOTA EAST OF OSLO IS IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 RED RIVER OSLO 30.9 30.2 29.5 28.6 27.7 26.8 25.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-120322- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.3 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 RED RIVER DRAYTON 39.1 38.9 38.6 38.3 38.1 37.8 37.3 $$ MNC069-NDC067-120322- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1023 AM CDT SUN MAY 10 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 47.5 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 47.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 48.0 FEET, CITY DIKE PATROL STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/11 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 RED RIVER PEMBINA 47.1 46.7 46.4 46.0 45.6 45.2 44.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 111516 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 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 EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RECEDE FROM THE SPRING MELT AS DRY WEATHER OVER THE PAST MONTH HAS ALLOWED THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO MOVE AN IMPRESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUNOFF INTO SOUTHERN MANITOBA. EVEN WITH THE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED THIS WEEK...RIVER LEVELS SHOULD CONTINUE TO FALL RUNOFF WILL BE MINIMAL. 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. && NDC017-077-130316- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090515T0600Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090514T1800Z.NR/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * 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) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 18.3 17.3 16.2 15.5 14.9 14.6 14.4 $$ NDC017-130315- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090516T0600Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090515T1800Z.NO/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM MONDAY 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 TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 20.9 20.1 19.2 18.3 17.4 16.7 16.2 $$ NDC017-130315- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090515T1800Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090515T0600Z.NR/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 887.1 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 886.5 885.7 884.7 883.8 882.8 882.0 881.5 $$ MNC027-NDC017-130315- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 RED RIVER FARGO 19.2 18.8 18.5 18.3 18.2 18.2 18.1 $$ MNC119-NDC035-130315- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090516T0600Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.090515T1800Z.NO/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 33.0 FEET, AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BETWEEN OSLO AND GRAND FORKS. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE BEGINS AT RIVER MILE 271 - 296. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 30.2 29.5 28.9 28.2 27.4 26.6 25.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-130315- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090518T0200Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090517T1400Z.UU/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. HWY 1 IN MINNESOTA EAST OF OSLO IS IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 RED RIVER OSLO 30.2 29.4 28.6 27.8 26.9 26.1 25.2 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-130315- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 38.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 RED RIVER DRAYTON 38.8 38.5 38.2 37.9 37.5 37.0 36.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-130315- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1016 AM CDT MON MAY 11 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.1 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 46.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. APPROACHES TO THE INTERSTATE BRIDGE ARE IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/12 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 RED RIVER PEMBINA 46.6 45.9 45.3 44.7 44.1 43.5 42.9 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 121428 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 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 EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RECEDE FROM THE SPRING MELT AS DRY WEATHER OVER THE PAST MONTH HAS ALLOWED THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO MOVE AN IMPRESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUNOFF INTO SOUTHERN MANITOBA. EVEN WITH THE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED THIS WEEK...RIVER LEVELS SHOULD CONTINUE TO FALL AND RUNOFF WILL BE MINIMAL. 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. && NDC017-077-140228- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090515T0900Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090514T2100Z.NR/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 17.3 16.3 15.6 15.1 14.8 14.9 15.0 $$ NDC017-140227- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090516T2100Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090516T0900Z.NO/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM 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 TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 21.0 FEET, MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...APPROXIMATE STAGE WHERE FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS ALONG THE SHEYENNE RIVER NORTH OF THE DIVERSION CHANNEL TO HARWOOD...ND. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 20.5 19.7 18.7 17.9 17.3 16.9 16.7 $$ NDC017-140227- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090516T0900Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090515T2100Z.NR/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 886.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 886.0 885.1 884.3 883.5 882.9 882.3 881.9 $$ MNC027-NDC017-140227- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 RED RIVER FARGO 19.0 18.9 18.8 18.8 18.7 18.7 18.6 $$ MNC119-NDC035-140227- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.9 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. BANK FULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 29.1 28.7 29.1 29.7 29.9 29.6 28.8 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-140227- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.0 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 29.2 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. HWY 1 IN MINNESOTA EAST OF OSLO IS IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 RED RIVER OSLO 29.2 28.4 28.1 28.5 28.9 29.1 28.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-140227- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.6 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 39.0 FEET, RURAL ROAD DAMAGES START. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 RED RIVER DRAYTON 38.3 38.1 37.8 37.4 37.0 36.6 36.4 $$ MNC069-NDC067-140227- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 928 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 46.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 47.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. APPROACHES TO THE INTERSTATE BRIDGE ARE IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/13 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 RED RIVER PEMBINA 46.1 45.5 44.9 44.2 43.6 43.0 42.4 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 131423 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 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 EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .DESPITE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING AREAS OF MODERATE RAIN FALL THE PAST 24 HOURS...AREA RIVERS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL WAS IN THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY WHERE GENERALLY ONE HALF INCH OF RAIN FELL...WITH ISOLATED HIGHER AMOUNTS. MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS ALSO FELL IN THE UPPER DEVILS LAKE BASIN WITH ONE HALF TO ONE INCH IN SOME LOCATIONS. THE RAINS WILL HAVE A MINIMAL AFFECT ON AREA RIVERS...BUT SERVE TO KEEP THE TOP SOIL SATURATED IN THOSE AREAS THAT ARE ALREADY TOO WET. 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. && NDC017-077-150223- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090516T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090515T1200Z.NR/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING MAY 15TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, RURAL FLOODING NEAR GAGE BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 16.7 16.0 15.6 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 $$ NDC017-150222- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090520T0600Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090519T1800Z.NO/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 20...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MAY 20...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM WEDNESDAY 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 BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MAY 19TH IN THE 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 20.8 20.1 19.5 18.9 18.4 18.1 17.8 $$ NDC017-150222- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 886.8 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 886.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING WITH A CONTINUED SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 886.5 886.0 885.6 885.2 884.8 884.5 884.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-150222- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.9 FEET THROUGH THE END OF THIS WEEK WITH A SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 RED RIVER FARGO 18.9 18.8 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.6 18.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-150222- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090515T1800Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.090515T0600Z.NO/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING MAY 15TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.BANK FULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 28.4 27.9 27.3 26.7 26.0 25.3 24.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-150222- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090519T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090518T1200Z.UU/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM WEDNESDAY 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 FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING MAY 18TH. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 30.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. HWY 1 IN MINNESOTA EAST OF OSLO IS IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 RED RIVER OSLO 28.8 28.1 27.4 26.7 26.0 25.5 24.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-150222- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.2 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING WITH A CONTINUED SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 38.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 RED RIVER DRAYTON 37.7 37.3 36.9 36.4 36.0 35.6 35.2 $$ MNC069-NDC067-150222- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 923 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 46.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING WITH A CONTINUED SLOW FALL THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 46.0 FEET, GENERAL RURAL FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/14 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 RED RIVER PEMBINA 46.1 45.7 45.3 44.9 44.5 44.1 43.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 141627 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 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 EAST GRAND FORKS AFFECTING POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS 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 .RIVERS CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE DOMAIN OF THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. RECENT RAINFALL IS HAVING A MINIMAL AFFECT ON RIVER STAGES AT THIS TIME. THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS WILL DIP BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATER TODAY...SO FLOOD WARNINGS WILL BE COMING DOWN SHORTLY. 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. && NDC017-077-160300- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090516T0300Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090515T1500Z.NR/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 17.0 FEET, RURAL FLOODING NEAR GAGE BEGINS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 16.1 15.5 15.4 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3 $$ NDC017-160426- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090520T1800Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090520T0600Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 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 WEDNESDAY. * 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) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 20.3 19.6 19.0 18.5 18.2 17.9 17.7 $$ NDC017-160426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 886.5 FEET. * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 885 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 886.1 885.7 885.3 884.9 884.6 884.4 884.4 $$ MNC027-NDC017-160426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING SLOWLY TO NEAR 18.5 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 RED RIVER FARGO 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.6 18.6 18.5 $$ MNC119-NDC035-150441- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090515T0441Z/ /EGFM5.2.SM.000000T0000Z.090415T0545Z.090514T1641Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT EAST GRAND FORKS. * UNTIL THIS EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.1 FEET. * THIS RIVER LOCATION IS EXPERIENCING MINOR FLOODING NOW... BUT IS FORECAST TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE WITHIN THE NEXT 6 HOURS. * FLOOD STAGE IS 28.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.BANK FULL STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 RED RIVER EAST GRAND FORKS 27.5 26.9 26.4 25.8 25.2 24.6 24.0 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-160426- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090518T1800Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090518T0600Z.UU/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.5 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 MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA APPROACH TO OLD HWY 1 BRIDGE IS IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 RED RIVER OSLO 27.9 27.2 26.5 25.9 25.3 24.7 24.1 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-160426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 36 FEET BY MONDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.7 FEET, WATER BEGINS TO CROSS HIGHWAY 66. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 RED RIVER DRAYTON 37.3 36.9 36.4 36.0 35.6 35.2 34.8 $$ MNC069-NDC067-160426- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1127 AM CDT THU MAY 14 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE NEAR 44 FEET BY TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 46.0 FEET, GENERAL RURAL FLOODING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU (MONTH/DAY) 05/15 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 RED RIVER PEMBINA 45.5 45.1 44.7 44.3 43.9 43.3 42.9 $$ WJB
000
WGUS83 KFGF 151526
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 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 OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND
FORKS COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND
COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS 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 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
.RIVERS CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER BASIN. RECENT
RAINFALL AND ADDITIONAL FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO HAVE
LITTLE TO NO IMPACT ON AREA RIVER STAGES. ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH OF
RAIN OR LESS IS POSSIBLE TODAY AND TONIGHT AS LIGHT RAIN SHOWERS AND
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS MOVE ACROSS THE REGION.
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.
&&
NDC017-077-170000-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090517T0000Z/
/KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090516T1200Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING
CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
SHEYENNE RIVER
KINDRED 16.0 15.7 15.5 15.2 14.6 14.2 13.9
$$
NDC017-170325-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 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 20.0 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
SHEYENNE RIVER
WEST FARGO DIVER 20.0 19.5 19.1 18.9 18.7 18.4 18.0
$$
NDC017-170325-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 886.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 885.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
SHEYENNE RIVER
HARWOOD 885.8 885.4 885.1 884.9 884.7 884.5 884.2
$$
MNC027-NDC017-170325-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT FARGO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET
FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF
MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
FARGO 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7
$$
MNC089-119-NDC035-099-170325-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090520T0600Z/
/OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090519T1800Z.UU/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT OSLO.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA APPROACH TO OLD HWY
1 BRIDGE IS IMPASSABLE.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
OSLO 27.1 26.5 26.2 26.0 25.8 25.3 24.8
$$
MNC069-089-NDC067-099-170325-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.7 FEET, WATER BEGINS TO CROSS HIGHWAY
66.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
DRAYTON 36.7 36.3 35.9 35.4 35.0 34.5 34.1
$$
MNC069-NDC067-170325-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 45.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, URBAN DAMAGE TO SAINT VINCENT.
&&
DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
PEMBINA 45.1 44.6 44.2 43.7 43.3 42.8 42.4
$$000
WGUS83 KFGF 160301
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...AND 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 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 NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND
COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
.RIVERS CONTINUE A SLOW DECLINE THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER BASIN. RECENT
RAINFALL AND ADDITIONAL FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO HAVE
LITTLE TO NO IMPACT ON AREA RIVER STAGES. ONLY VERY LIGHT RAIN SHOWERS OR SPRINKLES ARE EXPECTED YET TONIGHT ACROSS NORTHCENTRAL MINNESOTA. OTHERWISE CLOUDS WILL DECREASE LATE TONIGHT AND TOMORROW.
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.
&&
NDC017-077-170000-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090517T0000Z/
/KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090516T1200Z.NR/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
SHEYENNE RIVER
KINDRED 15.8 15.6 15.4 14.9 14.4 14.0 13.0
$$
NDC017-171500-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, LOCAL FIELDS ARE FLOODED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
SHEYENNE RIVER
WEST FARGO DIVER 19.7 19.3 19.0 18.8 18.6 18.2 18.0
$$
NDC017-171500-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 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 FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 885.9 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, LOCAL FIELDS ARE FLOODED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
SHEYENNE RIVER
HARWOOD 885.6 885.3 885.0 884.8 884.6 884.3 884.2
$$
MNC027-NDC017-171500-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT FARGO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 18.7 FEET.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF
MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
FARGO 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7
$$
MNC089-119-NDC035-099-171500-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090521T1800Z/
/OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090521T0600Z.UU/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT OSLO.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY 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 TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - BETWEEN 27 AND 28 FEET, LOCAL FIELDS ARE FLOODED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
OSLO 27.0 26.6 26.4 26.3 26.0 25.6 25.1
$$
MNC069-089-NDC067-099-171500-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.3 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - BELOW 37 FEET, LOCAL FIELDS ARE FLOODED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
DRAYTON 36.5 36.1 35.6 35.2 34.8 34.3 34.0
$$
MNC069-NDC067-171500-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 45.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 45.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, SAINT VINCENT REMAINS THREATENED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
(MONTH/DAY) 05/16 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22
RED RIVER
PEMBINA 44.8 44.4 44.0 43.5 43.1 42.6 42.1
$$
GUST000 WGUS83 KFGF 161407 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 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 PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED AFFECTING CASS AND RICHLAND COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .RIVERS CONTINUE A SLOW DECLINE THROUGHOUT THE RED RIVER BASIN. RECENT RAINFALL AND ADDITIONAL FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO HAVE LITTLE TO NO IMPACT ON AREA RIVER STAGES. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-NDC017-180207- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.6 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 19.0 FEET, FARGO...LOW-LEVEL DAM SOUTH OF MAIN AVENUE IS UNDERWATER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 RED RIVER FARGO 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-180206- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090521T1800Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090521T0600Z.UU/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 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 THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 28.0 FEET, NORTH DAKOTA APPROACH TO OLD HWY 1 BRIDGE IS IMPASSABLE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 RED RIVER OSLO 26.8 26.5 26.4 26.3 25.9 25.4 24.9 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-180206- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.7 FEET, WATER BEGINS TO CROSS HIGHWAY 66. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 RED RIVER DRAYTON 36.1 35.7 35.2 34.8 34.3 33.9 33.6 $$ MNC069-NDC067-180206- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090523T0000Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090522T1200Z.NO/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, URBAN DAMAGE TO SAINT VINCENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 RED RIVER PEMBINA 44.4 43.9 43.4 42.9 42.5 42.0 41.5 $$ NDC017-077-171800- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-090517T1800Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.090325T0053Z.090423T0600Z.090517T0600Z.NR/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER NEAR KINDRED. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 16.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 SHEYENNE RIVER KINDRED 15.9 15.7 15.4 14.5 13.4 12.5 12.0 $$ NDC017-180206- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090522T1800Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090522T0600Z.NO/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 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) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 19.6 19.3 19.0 18.7 18.4 17.8 17.1 $$ NDC017-180206- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090523T0600Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090522T1800Z.NR/ 907 AM CDT SAT MAY 16 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 23...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 23...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 885.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT (MONTH/DAY) 05/17 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 885.4 885.1 884.9 884.7 884.5 884.1 883.6 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 171404 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 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 PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS 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 OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .IDEAL CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE AREA RIVERS TO RECEDE WITH ONLY MINOR FLOODING REMAINING ALONG PORTIONS OF THE SHEYENNE AND RED RIVERS. WITH NO SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE RIVER SYSTEM... THE RIVERS WILL CONTINUE FALLING. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-NDC017-190204- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 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 18.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.4 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. FARGO...NORTH LANE OF ELM ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 RED RIVER FARGO 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.2 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-190203- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090521T1800Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090521T0600Z.UU/ 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.8 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. COUNTY ROAD 2 SOUTH OF OSLO IS CLOSED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11 OF PULASKI TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 RED RIVER OSLO 26.5 26.3 26.2 25.9 25.5 25.0 24.4 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-190203- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.9 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 35.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 37.7 FEET, WATER BEGINS TO CROSS HIGHWAY 66. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 RED RIVER DRAYTON 35.5 35.0 34.6 34.2 33.8 33.4 33.2 $$ MNC069-NDC067-190203- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090522T1800Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090522T0600Z.NO/ 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, URBAN DAMAGE TO SAINT VINCENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 RED RIVER PEMBINA 43.8 43.4 42.9 42.4 41.9 41.4 40.9 $$ NDC017-190203- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090522T0600Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090521T1800Z.NO/ 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 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 THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * 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) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 18.9 18.6 18.3 18.0 17.6 17.0 16.5 $$ NDC017-190203- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090522T1800Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090522T0600Z.NR/ 904 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 885.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 886.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 884.8 884.6 884.5 884.3 883.9 883.4 882.9 $$
000
WGUS83 KFGF 180037
FLSFGF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA...
THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND
FORKS COUNTIES
THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY
THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES
THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND
PEMBINA COUNTIES
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS 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.
THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ICE JAMS THAT CAN
QUICKLY RAISE LOCAL RIVER LEVELS WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
&&
MNC027-NDC017-191237-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT FARGO.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.3 FEET.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.
FARGO...NORTH LANE OF ELM ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE IS
CLOSED.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
(MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24
RED RIVER
FARGO 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.2 18.2 18.2 18.1
$$
MNC089-119-NDC035-099-191236-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090521T1200Z/
/OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090521T0000Z.UU/
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT OSLO.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.6 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR.
COUNTY ROAD 2 SOUTH OF OSLO IS CLOSED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11 OF
PULASKI TOWNSHIP.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
(MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24
RED RIVER
OSLO 26.3 26.1 26.0 25.7 25.2 24.7 24.1
$$
MNC069-089-NDC067-099-191236-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 34.7 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
(MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24
RED RIVER
DRAYTON 35.0 34.4 34.0 33.7 33.4 33.2 33.0
$$
MNC069-NDC067-191236-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090522T1200Z/
/PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090522T0000Z.NO/
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, URBAN DAMAGE TO SAINT VINCENT.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
(MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24
RED RIVER
PEMBINA 43.5 43.0 42.5 42.0 41.6 41.1 40.5
$$
NDC017-191236-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090522T0600Z/
/WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090521T1800Z.NO/
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 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
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 20.0 FEET, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
(MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24
SHEYENNE RIVER
WEST FARGO DIVER 18.7 18.5 18.2 17.9 17.3 16.7 16.2
$$
NDC017-191200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090519T1200Z/
/HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090519T0000Z.NR/
737 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2009
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 884.7 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW EVENING.
* IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 884.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE.ACTIONS
TAKEN TO COMPLETELY SEAL THE FLOOD BARRIER.
&&
DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET:
DATE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
(MONTH/DAY) 05/18 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24
SHEYENNE RIVER
HARWOOD 884.0 883.7 883.4 883.0 882.7 882.5 882.2
$$
WJB000 WGUS83 KFGF 181359 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 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 FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .THE RED AND SHEYENNE RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS AS NO SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF HAS ENTERED THE SYSTEM IN WEEKS. RIVER LEVELS WILL KEEP FALLING AS NO SIGNIFICANT WIDESPREAD RAINFALL IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-NDC017-200159- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090525T1800Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.090525T0600Z.NR/ 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MAY 25...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL MONDAY MAY 25...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS SLOW FALL FOR THE NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. FARGO...NORTH LANE OF ELM ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER FARGO 18.2 18.2 18.1 18.1 18.0 18.0 17.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-200158- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090520T1200Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090520T0000Z.UU/ 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. COUNTY ROAD 2 SOUTH OF OSLO IS CLOSED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11 OF PULASKI TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER OSLO 26.1 25.9 25.7 25.3 24.9 24.4 23.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-200158- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 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 35.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 34.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER DRAYTON 34.6 34.1 33.7 33.4 33.2 33.0 32.7 $$ MNC069-NDC067-200158- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090522T0900Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090521T2100Z.NO/ 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.6 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 45.0 FEET, URBAN DAMAGE TO SAINT VINCENT. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER PEMBINA 43.2 42.7 42.2 41.7 41.2 40.7 40.2 $$ NDC017-200158- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090522T0900Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090521T2100Z.NO/ 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 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 THURSDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 18.6 18.4 18.1 17.7 17.0 16.4 16.0 $$ NDC017-191800- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090519T1800Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090519T0600Z.NR/ 859 AM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 884.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 884.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE.ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLETELY SEAL THE FLOOD BARRIER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 883.9 883.6 883.3 883.0 882.6 882.3 882.0 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 190039 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 ...FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR SOME LOCATIONS ALONG THE RED RIVER AND SHEYENNE RIVER... THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY .THE RED AND SHEYENNE RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS AS NO SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF HAS ENTERED THE SYSTEM IN WEEKS. RIVER LEVELS WILL KEEP FALLING AS NO SIGNIFICANT WIDESPREAD RAINFALL IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS && MNC027-NDC017-201239- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090525T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.090524T1200Z.NR/ 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. FARGO...NORTH LANE OF ELM ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER FARGO 18.1 18.1 18.0 18.0 18.0 17.9 17.9 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-200000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090520T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090404T1300Z.090519T1200Z.UU/ 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.1 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. COUNTY ROAD 2 SOUTH OF OSLO IS CLOSED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11 OF PULASKI TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER OSLO 25.8 25.6 25.4 25.0 24.5 24.0 23.4 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-201238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT WEEKEND. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER DRAYTON 34.1 33.7 33.4 33.1 32.8 32.6 32.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-201238- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090521T0600Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090520T1800Z.NO/ 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 43.1 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 RED RIVER PEMBINA 42.4 41.9 41.4 40.9 40.4 39.9 39.5 $$ NDC017-201238- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090522T0900Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090521T2100Z.NO/ 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 18.5 18.3 17.9 17.3 16.7 16.2 $$ NDC017-191800- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090519T1800Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.090519T0600Z.NR/ 739 PM CDT MON MAY 18 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 884.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON TUESDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 884.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE.ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLETELY SEAL THE FLOOD BARRIER. && DAILY 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN (MONTH/DAY) 05/19 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 883.8 883.5 883.1 882.8 882.5 882.1 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 191356 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...POLK AND GRAND FORKS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD AFFECTING CASS COUNTY ...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 FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION AFFECTING CASS COUNTY THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR... THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON AFFECTING MARSHALL...WALSH...KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .THE RED AND SHEYENNE RIVERS CONTINUE TO RECEDE UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS AS NO SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF HAS ENTERED THE SYSTEM IN WEEKS. RIVER LEVELS WILL KEEP FALLING AS NO SIGNIFICANT WIDESPREAD RAINFALL IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-NDC017-210156- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090522T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.090521T1200Z.NR/ 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 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 THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. FARGO...NORTH LANE OF ELM ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 RED RIVER FARGO 18.0 18.0 17.9 17.8 17.7 17.7 17.6 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-191426- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-090520T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.090519T0557Z.090404T1300Z.090519T0602Z.UU/ 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RED RIVER AT OSLO. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 1:02 AM TUESDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 25.5 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 26.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. COUNTY ROAD 2 SOUTH OF OSLO IS CLOSED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11 OF PULASKI TOWNSHIP. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 RED RIVER OSLO 25.5 25.2 24.9 24.5 23.9 23.4 22.8 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-210155- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.3.SM.000000T0000Z.090406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT DRAYTON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.3 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 33.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 RED RIVER DRAYTON 33.9 33.5 33.2 32.9 32.7 32.4 32.2 $$ MNC069-NDC067-210155- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090521T0600Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090520T1800Z.NO/ 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 42.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 RED RIVER PEMBINA 42.2 41.6 41.1 40.6 40.0 39.5 39.0 $$ NDC017-210155- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-090521T1200Z/ /WFON8.3.SM.090323T1730Z.090328T0045Z.090521T0000Z.NO/ 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT WEST FARGO DIVERSION. * UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE STARTS. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 SHEYENNE RIVER WEST FARGO DIVER 18.2 17.8 17.1 16.4 15.6 14.7 13.9 $$ NDC017-191426- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-090519T1800Z/ /HWDN8.3.SM.090323T1630Z.090420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 856 AM CDT TUE MAY 19 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD. * AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 883.5 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 884.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 882 FEET BY FRIDAY. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 884.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE.ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLETELY SEAL THE FLOOD BARRIER. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE (MONTH/DAY) 05/20 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 SHEYENNE RIVER HARWOOD 883.3 882.9 882.4 881.9 881.2 880.4 879.5 $$
000 WGUS83 KFGF 201454 FLSFGF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA/GRAND FORKS ND 954 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2009 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...NORTH DAKOTA... THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AFFECTING CLAY AND CASS COUNTIES THIS IS A CANCELLATION FLOOD STATEMENT FOR THE CURRENT WARNINGS FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA AFFECTING KITTSON AND PEMBINA COUNTIES .THE RED RIVER AT FARGO AND PEMBINA HAS EASED BELOW FLOOD STAGE. THEREFORE...THE LONG-RUNNING FLOOD WARNINGS FOR THESE LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. THIS FORECAST IS FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD...THE HIGHEST STAGE INDICATED MAY NOT REFLECT THE CREST FOR THIS FLOOD EVENT. FORECASTS ARE UPDATED DAILY AND STAGE VALUES WILL CHANGE AS NEW WEATHER AND RIVER INFORMATION IS USED. THIS FORECAST INCLUDES ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGES...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN... - DONT TRAVEL THROUGH FLOODED AREAS - CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT FLOODING. - PERSONS LIVING IN THE RED RIVER BASIN SHOULD MONITOR RIVER LEVELS WHILE THE RIVER IS IN...OR NEAR...FLOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION...GO TO THE AHPS/RIVER SECTION ON OUR WEB PAGE AT: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/GRANDFORKS THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS CONTAIN RIVER INFORMATION FOR THE SELECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. && MNC027-NDC017-201524- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090522T0000Z/ /FGON8.3.SM.090321T0150Z.090328T0515Z.090520T0730Z.NR/ 954 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RED RIVER AT FARGO. * AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 2:30 AM WEDNESDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 17.9 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 18.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. FARGO...NORTH LANE OF ELM ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE IS CLOSED. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 05/27 RED RIVER FARGO 17.9 17.9 17.8 17.7 17.6 17.6 17.5 $$ MNC069-NDC067-201524- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-090521T0600Z/ /PBNN8.3.SM.090329T1140Z.090417T0400Z.090520T0414Z.NO/ 954 AM CDT WED MAY 20 2009 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RED RIVER AT PEMBINA. * AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.6 FEET. * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 11:14 PM TUESDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 42.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 41.0 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT STATEMENT(S) - AT 42.0 FEET, FLOOD WARNING STAGE...MINOR. && DAILY 7 AM CDT/6 AM CST FORECAST STAGE IN FEET: DATE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED (MONTH/DAY) 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 05/27 RED RIVER PEMBINA 41.0 40.4 39.8 39.2 38.7 38.1 37.6 $$ WJB
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 19, 9:25 AM CDT, 2 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 19, 9:25 AM CDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 925 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 .DISCUSSION... THE FORECAST IS IN GOOD SHAPE TODAY WITH NO CHANGES PLANNED. ANOTHER COOL DAY IS EXPECTED BEFORE THE BIG WARM UP COMMENCES BY THIS WEEKEND. THERE IS A WAVE TONIGHT THAT MAY PRODUCE FREEZING RAIN/SNOW MIX FOR THE AREA...WITH THE BEST POTENTIAL IN THE NORTH. && .AVIATION... VFR TODAY AND TONIGHT. RENEGADE STRATOCU PATCHES MAY STILL EXIST TODAY BUT OVERALL PRETTY CLEAR WITH SOME THIN CIRRUS MOVING INTO THE AREA MIDDAY-AFTN. THICKER CIRRUS-ALTOCU SPREADING INTO THE AREA AFTER 06Z. LOW THREAT FOR SOME FZRA AT FAR-GFK-TVF-DVL SITES 06Z-12Z FRI. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 401 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009/ SHORT TERM... VERY LITTLE CHANGE IN THE SHORT TERM WAS MADE. CONCERNS REMAIN WITH TEMPERATURES AND LIGHT PCPN EVENT TONIGHT-FRIDAY. FIRST OFF...SATELLITE SHOWS NARROW BAND OF STRATOCU CLOUDS FROM GRAND FORKS TO WADENA BREAKING UP AND ALMOST GONE AS VORT LOBE AROUND ONTARIO 500 MB LOW MOVES EAST. REST OF AREA SEEING CLEAR SKIES...THOUGH A FEW PATCHES OF STRATOCU DOES EXIST SOUTHWEST OF MINOT. SFC HIGH LOCATED OVER BRANDON MANITOBA AT 08Z AND TEMPS IN MANY CLEAR AREAS DROPPING INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SRN VALLEY INTO WCNTRL MN WHERE TEENS AND LOW 20S WERE PRESENT. FOR TODAY...SUNNY SKIES TO START WILL GIVE WAY TO SOME HIGH AND MID LEVEL CLOUDS IN THE AFTN...WITH MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES TONIGHT. WITH HIGH OVER THE VALLEY AT 12Z AND ONLY SLOWLY MOVING EAST...RETURN FLOW FROM THE SOUTHEAST WILL NOT BE GREAT AND DESPITE SOME WARMING ALOFT...SFC WARMING WILL COME FROM SOLAR. WITH TEMPS STARTING OUT IN THE SINGLE DIGITS TO MID TEENS JUST HOW WARM CAN IT WARM UP WITH LIMITED MIXING. STAYED WITH PREV FAST WHICH WAS A MIDDLE OF THE ROAD APPROACH FROM THE COLD NAM MOS AND WARM MAV MOS. FOR TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY...ECMWF MODEL REMAINS MOST AGGRESSIVE BY FAR IN SHOWING WARM ADV PCPN DEVELOPING OVER ERN ND 06Z-12Z FRI AND THEN MOVING AND INCREASING IN COVERAGE OVR NRN MN DAYTIME FRIDAY. THIS AREA OF PCPN IS SOUTH OF A CANADIAN SFC LOW. OTHER MODELS DRIER. COORDINATION WITH OTHER NWS OFFICES SUGGESTS WILL STICK WITH PREV FCST AND CONTINUE LOW POPS FOR PCPN OVERNIGHT TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY. PCPN TYPES WOULD SUGGEST FZRA OR SN DUE TO WARMING AT 850 MB AND COLDER SFC...THEN MOSTLY LIQUID BY LATE MORNING FRIDAY. ANY AMOUNTS WILL BE LIGHT AND NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE ANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS. THE CANADIAN SFC LOW MOVES EAST AND A WEAK COLD FRONT WILL DROP SOUTH INTO THE AREA FRI NIGHT INTO SATURDAY TURNING WINDS A BIT MORE NORTHEAST OR EAST. 850 MB TEMPS COOL A BIT AND SFC WIND TRAJECTORY WOULD INDICATE HIGH TEMPS NOT QUITE AS WARM AS PREV FCST SO LOWERED A FEW DEGREES. SUNDAY WILL SEE WARM/MOIST ADVECTION NR 700-850 MB TAKE HOLD WITH CLOUDS MOVING IN AND CHC OF SHOWERS DEVELOPING. MAIN THRUST OF 850 MB THETA-E ADVECTION PCPN LOOKS TO BE SUN NIGHT LONG TERM... 00Z ECMWF/GFS/CANADIAN ALL CONTINUE TO INDICATE MAIN SFC LOW TO STAY SOUTH OF THE AREA MON-TUES WITH A NRN INVERTED TROUGH FROM THE LOW INTO NORTH DAKOTA MONDAY MOVING EAST THRU THE AREA TUES- TUES NIGHT. TIMING DIFFERS SLIGHTLY BUT ECMWF/GFS 00Z RUNS IN GOOD AGREEMENT IN MOVING THIS TROUGH THRU MON NIGHT-TUESDAY WITH STRONG MOISTURE RIDING OVER TROUGH AND MAX OF QPF IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY MON NIGHT-TUES PERIOD. BOTH MODELS TOTAL QPF FOR THE EVENT SHOW 2-2.8 INCHES IN THE FCST AREA OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD WITH HEAVIEST MON NIGHT-TUESDAY IN DEF ZONE WEST OF THE INVERTED TROUGH. THERMAL COLUMN COOLS ENOUGH FOR RAIN TO SNOW MIX IN DVL BASIN TUESDAY SLOWLY SPREADING EAST TUES NIGHT INTO WED. HYDROLOGY... SNOW/ICE MELT SLOWING DUE TO COLDER WX...BUT STILL ENOUGH RUNOFF THERE CAUSE SOME RIVERS TO RISE ABOVE FS. SEE LATEST HYDRO PRODUCTS FOR DETAILS. FOCUS WILL BE ON HOW STORM EARLY NEXT WEEK WILL AGGRAVATE FLOODING CONCERNS BUT IT COULD SIGNIFICANTLY ADD TO THE PROBLEM. WILL BE COORDINATING WITH RFC ON PCPN AMTS NEXT FEW DAYS. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...NONE. MN...NONE. && DK
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 19, 6:11 AM CDT, 5 hours 27 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND 611 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-201115- 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- 611 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2009 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA...WEST CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT SOME RIVERS IN THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY ARE IN FLOOD...USE CAUTION. OTHERWISE NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED THROUGH MIDNIGHT...THEN THERE IS A CHANCE FOR LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT AS A WEAK DISTURBANCE MOVES THROUGH. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY THERE IS A CHANCE FOR LIGHT FREEZING RAIN OR RAIN ON FRIDAY...MAINLY RED RIVER VALLEY EAST INTO MINNESOTA...BUT AMOUNTS WILL BE VERY LIGHT AND NOT IMPACT TRAVEL. OTHERWISE A STORM SYSTEM WILL IMPACT THE AREA MONDAY AND TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK BRINGING POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL. THIS MAY IMPACT RIVER FORECAST LEVELS AND INTEREST ALONG RIVERS NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO LATEST FORECAST INFORMATION. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED. DTR
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 11:30 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Richland | 6 days |
| Mar 19, 11:50 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Traill | 6 days |
| Mar 19, 11:50 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Grand Forks | 6 days |
| Mar 19, 3:22 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Grand Forks, Walsh | 6 days |
| Mar 19, 12:09 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Norman | 6 days |
| Mar 19, 12:09 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Polk | 6 days |
| Mar 19, 12:09 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | FGF | Marshall | 6 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.