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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 13, 2010Sioux County, Iowa

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 13, 2010, 10:17 AM CST for Sioux County, Iowa. It took effect at Mar 13, 2010, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2010, 10:17 AM CST (16:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2010, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 18, 2010, 11:30 AM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Flood severity
Minor

County Sioux County, IA

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The river

Written for the forecast point Floyd River at Alton (ALTI4). The gauge peaked at 16.72 ft at Mar 15, 2010, 3:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate101503/1303/1403/1503/1603/1703/1803/19
Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
16 ft
Major stage
22 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06600100, 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.

006 
WGUS43 KFSD 131617
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1017 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A FLOOD 
WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH DAKOTA...IOWA...

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

RUNOFF FROM RECENT RAINS AND SNOWMELT HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT RISES ON
THE AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS. ICE IS STILL PRESENT ON MOST OF THE MAIN
RIVERS AND ANY ICE JAMS WILL CAUSE THE CRESTS TO CHANGE.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-141617-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.2.ER.100312T0645Z.100313T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC083-099-141617-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0019.100313T1617Z-000000T0000Z/
/WAVS2.1.ER.100313T1556Z.100313T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC119-141617-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0020.100313T1617Z-100317T1930Z/
/RAPI4.1.ER.100313T1600Z.100315T1200Z.100316T1930Z.UU/
1017 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.1 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC167-141617-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0021.100314T0000Z-100315T0928Z/
/ALTI4.1.ER.100314T0000Z.100314T0600Z.100314T0928Z.NO/
1017 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.1 FEET LATE TONIGHT.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE LOWER 
  LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE RIVER. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.02 SAT 10 AM   N/A     

BIG SIOUX RIVER
WAVS2    10.0   10.05 SAT 10 AM   N/A     

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.00 SAT 10 AM   14.1  MON 7 AM   

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   11.77 SAT 10 AM   12.1  SUN 12 AM
12 follow-up statements
394 
WGUS83 KFSD 131640
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS WESTERN AVE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

RUNOFF FROM RECENT RAINS AND SNOWMELT HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT RISES ON
THE AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS. ICE IS STILL PRESENT ON MOST OF THE MAIN
RIVERS AND ANY ICE JAMS WILL CAUSE THE CRESTS TO CHANGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-141640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.100312T0422Z.100321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE PACKING PLANT IN
  HURON WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-141640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 30 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.2.ER.100312T0645Z.100313T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC083-125-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.ER.100312T1415Z.100316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS AND LEVEES GET 
  OVERTOPPED...AND FLOODING OF SOME RURAL ROADS SOUTH OF DAVIS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-125-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-141639-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100316T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.2.ER.100316T1600Z.100320T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  24.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH
  STREET IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC083-099-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WAVS2.1.ER.100313T1556Z.100313T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.1.ER.100313T1121Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.2.ER.100313T1422Z.100319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-059-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-141639-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.100314T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.2.IC.100314T1200Z.100322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-141639-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.100313T1621Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.100313T0145Z.100316T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.4 FEET BY LATE TODAY WITH
  A SECOND CREST NEAR 19.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVER OVERFLOWS. 

$$

SDC035-141639-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100320T0300Z/
/MTVS2.1.ER.100312T1717Z.100314T0600Z.100319T0300Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 14. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC099-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100313T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

IAC119-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100317T1930Z/
/RAPI4.1.ER.100313T1600Z.100315T1200Z.100316T1930Z.UU/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.1 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC167-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.100314T0000Z-100315T0928Z/
/ALTI4.1.ER.100314T0000Z.100314T0600Z.100314T0928Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.1 FEET LATE TONIGHT.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE LOWER 
  LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC041-141-141639-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.100313T0103Z.100313T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF PASTURE LAND BEGINS. 

$$

MNC063-141639-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100316T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.ER.100316T1600Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST 
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME      

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   13.65 SAT 10 AM   18.0  SUN MARCH 21  
FORS2    12.0   12.72 SAT 10 AM   16.5  TUE MARCH 23  
JRMS2    17.0   18.87 SAT 10 AM   23.0  FRI MARCH 26  
SCOS2    13.0   14.71 SAT 9 AM    18.0  TUE MARCH 30  

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.02 SAT 10 AM   N/A     
DVSS2    11.0   12.90 SAT 8 AM    14.2  FRI MARCH 19 
WKAS2    14.0  E14.80 SAT 8 AM    17.3  THU MARCH 18         
VERS2    21.0   14.62 SAT 9 AM    24.4  FRI MARCH 19

BIG SIOUX RIVER
WAVS2    10.0   10.05 SAT 10 AM   N/A   
HAWI4    15.0  E15.20 SAT 8 AM    18.4  THU MARCH 18  
AKRI4    16.0   16.10 SAT 10 AM   19.2  THU MARCH 18  

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.74 SAT 8 AM    N/A    
SPWI4    10.0   10.30 SAT 9 AM    14.5  THU MARCH 18  
LNNI4    18.0   17.59 SAT 10 AM   20.7  MON MARCH 22  
CHKI4    17.0   18.15 SAT 7 AM    19.4  WED MARCH 17  

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   11.33 SAT 10 AM   11.4  SUN 12 AM  

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0   10.70 SAT 9 AM    N/A    

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.02 SAT 10 AM   14.1  MON 7 AM  

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   11.77 SAT 10 AM   12.1  SUN 12 AM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.74 SAT 10 AM   N/A   

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    7.38 SAT 10 AM   13.5  SUN MARCH 21   

MG
942 
WGUS83 KFSD 140744
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
144 AM CST SUN MAR 14 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...

  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
RUNOFF FROM RECENT PRECIPITATION AND SNOW MELT HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT
RISES ON AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS. IN ADDITION...ICE IS STILL PRESENT
ON MANY OF THE RIVERS...AND ANY ICE JAMS WILL CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS 
IN THE RIVER STAGES AND CRESTS TO CHANGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS. THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED MID TO LATE MORNING SUNDAY.

&&

IAC167-150744-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100317T0000Z/
/ALTI4.1.ER.100314T0315Z.100314T1800Z.100316T0000Z.NO/
144 AM CST SUN MAR 14 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 01AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.7 FEET EARLY SUNDAY 
  AFTERNOON.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE 
  LAND ARE FLOODED. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE   TIME      

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   13.72  SUN 1 AM   14.7  SUN 1 PM
010 
WGUS83 KFSD 141539
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  FLOYD RIVER AT SHELDON
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
HIGH WATER LEVELS CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION RESULTING FROM SNOWMELT
RUNOFF AND ICE JAMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC035-151539-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100320T1800Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100319T1800Z.NR/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 14. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 398TH AVENUE AT THE GAGE. 

$$

SDC087-151539-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 

$$

SDC087-125-151539-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 274TH STREET AT THE GAGE...NUMEROUS COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS 
  BEGIN FLOODING...AND THUNDER VALLEY DRAG STRIP STARTS TO SEE 
  FLOODING OF FIELDS AND THE GRANDSTAND AREAS. 

$$

SDC125-151539-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VRPS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100316T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 455TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC083-125-151539-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100316T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE SOUTHWEST OF DAVIS ON 286TH STREET. 

$$

SDC027-125-151539-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-151539-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100316T1251Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100316T1251Z.100323T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  25.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC087-099-151539-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HTFS2.2.IC.100313T2213Z.100314T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER LEFT BANKS ARE OVERTOPPED 
  FLOODING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND...AND HIGHWAY 38 
  EAST OF HARTFORD BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

SDC099-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

SDC005-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL IS IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100404T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.2 FEET BY SUNDAY APRIL 04 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC011-101-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.100315T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.IC.100315T1000Z.100319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  11.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-151538-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.100315T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0430Z.100321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.100315T1317Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.IC.100315T1317Z.100321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  12.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
  FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC083-099-151538-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0032.100314T1539Z-000000T0000Z/
/WAVS2.1.IC.100314T1027Z.100314T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS WESTERN AVENUE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER HAS BEEN FLUCTUATING FROM ONE FOOT
  ABOVE TO ONE FOOT BELOW FLOOD STAGE SINCE SATURDAY DUE TO ICE JAMS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-151538-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.100315T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100315T0400Z.100316T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF RURAL LAND 
  DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS...AND THE SALVAGE YARD IN EXTREME EASTERN 
  SIOUX FALLS...WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.2.IC.100313T1422Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-141-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.2.IC.100313T0103Z.100314T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER 
  FARM LAND BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC059-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-059-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.2.IC.100314T1508Z.100322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.IC.100313T0145Z.100317T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVER OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100317T0500Z/
/COSS2.1.IC.100314T0624Z.100315T0000Z.100316T0500Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 10.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
  CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO 
  CAUSE A BACKWATER EFFECT. 

$$

MNC133-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100314T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

$$

IAC119-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100317T2200Z/
/RAPI4.1.IC.100313T1600Z.100313T2315Z.100316T2200Z.UU/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC141-151538-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-100316T0400Z/
/SHLI4.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T1800Z.100315T0400Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT SHELDON.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. 

$$

IAC167-151538-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100317T0240Z/
/ALTI4.1.IC.100314T0315Z.100314T1800Z.100316T0240Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 14. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MARCH 15.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE 
  LAND ARE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC063-151538-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100316T1500Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100316T1500Z.100320T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 10 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   15.35 SUN 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL   15.9  SUN MAR 14

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.97 SUN 10 AM   N/A               9.0  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   12.10 SUN 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL   12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0   14.00 SUN 8 AM    14.1  MON 7 PM 
DVSS2    11.0   14.60 SUN 8 AM    15.5  MON 7 PM 
WKAS2    14.0   16.70 SUN 10 AM   17.7  THU 7 AM 
VERS2    21.0   15.97 SUN 9 AM    25.5  TUE 7 AM 

SKUNK CREEK
HTFS2    10.0   11.69 SUN 9 AM    N/A              11.8  SAT MAR 13
WCCS2     9.0   10.69 SUN 8 AM    N/A              11.0  SAT MAR 13

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   14.91 SUN 9 AM    18.7  SAT 7 PM   
FORS2    12.0   13.87 SUN 10 AM   16.6  WED 1 PM   
JRMS2    17.0   20.64 SUN 10 AM   23.1  FRI 1 PM   
SCOS2    13.0   16.26 SUN 9 AM    18.2  SUN 1 PM   

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0    8.20 SUN 9 AM    11.6  THU 7 PM 
DERS2    12.0   11.26 SUN 9 AM    13.1  SAT 7 PM 
SFLS2    12.0   11.29 SUN 9 AM    12.4  SAT 7 PM 
WAVS2    10.0   10.40 SUN 9 AM    N/A               10.6  SAT MAR 13
SXFS2    16.0   13.86 SUN 10 AM   17.4  TUE 1 AM 
HAWI4    15.0  E18.40 SUN 8 AM    20.3  THU 7 AM 
AKRI4    16.0   17.24 SUN 10 AM   19.5  FRI 1 AM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    9.72 SUN 10 AM   N/A                9.7  SUN MAR 14

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.74 SAT 8 AM    N/A               12.7  SAT MAR 13
SPWI4    10.0   11.50 SUN 8 AM    14.5  THU 1 AM  
LNNI4    18.0   17.97 SUN 10 AM   20.7  MON 1 PM  
CHKI4    17.0  E18.90 SUN 7 AM    19.6  TUE 7 PM  

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5    9.07 SUN 10 AM   10.0  SUN 7 PM   

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   14.42 SUN 9 AM    N/A               14.4  SUN MAR 14
RAPI4    13.0   13.75 SUN 10 AM   14.0  MON 1 PM    14.2  SAT MAR 13

FLOYD RIVER
SHLI4    12.0  E13.30 SUN 8 AM    CONT SLOW FALL   E13.5  SUN 1 AM
ALTI4    12.0   14.95 SUN 10 AM   15.5  SUN 1 PM  

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    8.37 SUN 9 AM    13.7  SAT 1 AM
728 
WGUS43 KFSD 150326
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1026 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A FLOOD 
WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...

  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY 

...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE 
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...

  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
HIGH WATER LEVELS CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION RESULTING FROM SNOWMELT
RUNOFF AND ICE JAMS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

IAC167-160326-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100317T1845Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T0600Z.100316T1845Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.4 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE
  LAND ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC119-167-160326-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0036.100315T0555Z-100319T0600Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.100315T0555Z.100316T1800Z.100318T0600Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.4 FEET BY TUESDAY
  MARCH 16. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY
  MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY
  HIGH WATER. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME     

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   16.28 SUN 10 PM   16.4  MON 7 AM 

ROCK RIVER
RKVI4    16.0  E16.00 SUN 10 PM   16.4  TUE 1 PM
137 
WGUS83 KFSD 150415
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  FLOYD RIVER AT SHELDON 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
HIGH WATER LEVELS CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION RESULTING FROM SNOWMELT
RUNOFF AND ICE JAMS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-160415-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 

$$

SDC087-125-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 12.20 FEET ON SUNDAY MARCH 14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE
  ON 274TH STREET AT THE GAGE...NUMEROUS COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS
  BEGIN FLOODING...AND THUNDER VALLEY DRAG STRIP STARTS TO SEE FLOODING
  OF FIELDS AND THE GRANDSTAND AREAS. 

$$

SDC125-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VRPS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE
  ON 455TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC083-125-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100316T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE
  1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF DAVIS ON 286TH STREET. 

$$

SDC027-125-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...A BREACH OF THE RIVER BANK TO THE SOUTH OF THE
  HIGHWAYS 46 AND 19 INTERSECTION HAS ALLOWED WATER TO FLOW INTO
  FARMLAND WELL OUTSIDE THE RIVER CHANNEL. THIS MAY RESULT IN A 
  SLIGHT DECREASE IN RIVER STAGE THROUGH MONDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100316T1251Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100316T1251Z.100322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  25.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC005-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY APRIL 4 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100320T1800Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100319T1800Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE IS 
  OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC011-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.100314T1852Z.100315T0245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER OVERFLOW. 

$$

SDC011-101-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.100315T0327Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.100315T0327Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0135Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.100315T0415Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.IC.100315T0415Z.100316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  12.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
  FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC083-099-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WAVS2.1.IC.100314T1027Z.100314T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.100315T0447Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100315T0447Z.100316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF RURAL LAND 
  DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS...AND THE SALVAGE YARD IN EXTREME EASTERN 
  SIOUX FALLS...WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 04PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.2.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC141-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-100316T0648Z/
/SHLI4.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100315T0600Z.100315T0648Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 2 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT SHELDON.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY...THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. 

$$

IAC167-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100317T1845Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T0600Z.100316T1845Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE
  LAND ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-141-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.2.IC.100313T0103Z.100315T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.100314T1739Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 12PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.2.IC.100314T1745Z.100323T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.IC.100313T0145Z.100317T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 04PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...OLD HIGHWAY 5 EAST BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND
  SOME HOMES...BUSINESSES...AND ROADS IN CHEROKEE BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC117-133-SDC099-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.100314T2131Z.100315T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...WATER IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS 
  NORTH OF INDIAN LAKE. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100317T0100Z/
/COSS2.1.IC.100314T0624Z.100314T2215Z.100316T0100Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 9.6 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MARCH 15.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-099-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HTFS2.3.IC.100313T2213Z.100314T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON BOTH SIDES OF SKUNK 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED FLOODING LOW LYING PASTURE LAND. 

$$

SDC099-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

MNC133-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100315T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER OVERFLOW WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODED.

$$

IAC119-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100317T2230Z/
/RAPI4.1.IC.100313T1600Z.100315T0130Z.100316T2230Z.UU/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC119-167-160414-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.100315T0555Z-100319T0600Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.100315T0555Z.100316T1800Z.100318T0600Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY HIGH 
  WATER. 

$$

MNC063-160414-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100317T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100317T0900Z.100320T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    9.26 SUN 10 PM                      9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   11.92 SUN 10 PM   12.1  MON 1 AM    12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0   13.00 SUN  6 PM   13.9  WED 7 PM
DVSS2    11.0   14.80 SUN  7 PM   15.6  WED 1 AM 
WKAS2    14.0   17.60 SUN  7 PM   17.7  THU 7 AM 
VERS2    21.0   16.16 SUN  9 PM   25.2  SUN MAR 21 

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   15.60 SUN 10 PM   19.3  SAT MAR 20
FORS2    12.0   15.28 SUN 10 PM   17.4  SUN MAR 21
JRMS2    17.0   21.47 SUN 10 PM   23.7  FRI MAR 26 
SCOS2    13.0   17.14 SUN  9 PM   18.1  SUN APR 4

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   15.13 SUN 10 PM                     15.9  SUN MAR 14

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    8.53 SUN 10 PM   N/A
BRKS2     9.0    9.61 SUN 10 PM   11.9  THU 7 AM
DERS2    12.0   12.09 SUN  9 PM   13.1  SAT MAR 20
SFLS2    12.0   11.90 SUN  9 PM   12.4  TUE 7 AM
WAVS2    10.0   10.03 SUN 10 PM                     10.6  SAT MAR 13
SXFS2    16.0   15.43 SUN  9 PM   17.4  TUE 7 AM  
HAWI4    15.0   19.00 SUN  5 PM   20.3  THU 7 AM  
AKRI4    16.0   18.63 SUN 10 PM   19.7  FRI 1 PM

FLOYD RIVER
SHLI4    12.0  E12.10 SUN 10 PM   N/A
ALTI4    12.0   16.28 SUN 10 PM   16.3  MON 1 AM

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.29 SUN 10 PM   N/A

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.52 SUN  1 PM   N/A
SPWI4    10.0   12.10 SUN  5 PM   14.6  FRI 7 PM
LNNI4    18.0   18.33 SUN 10 PM   20.8  TUE MAR 23
CHKI4    17.0   19.60 SUN  4 PM   20.5  TUE 7 PM   

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   17.30 SUN  9 PM   N/A

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5   9.07 SUN 10 PM                       9.9  MON MAR 15

SKUNK CREEK
HTFS2    10.0   10.31 SUN 10 PM                     11.8  SAT MAR 13
WCCS2     9.0   10.36 SUN  8 PM                     11.0  SAT MAR 13

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   15.70 SUN 9 PM    N/A
RAPI4    13.0   14.97 SUN 10 PM                     15.2  SUN MAR 14
RKVI4    16.0  E16.10 SUN 10 PM   16.4  TUE 1 PM  

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    9.11 SUN 10 PM   13.7  SAT 7 AM
424 
WGUS83 KFSD 151703
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS WESTERN AVE 
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD 
  SKUNK CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS 
  FLOYD RIVER AT SHELDON 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...MINNESOTA...IOWA...

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY 
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
  FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-161703-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 9.29 FEET ON SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 

$$

SDC087-125-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T2000Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T2000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 12.20 FEET ON SUNDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...GOING BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.5 FEET...456TH AVENUE AND 276TH STREET EAST OF 
  PARKER WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC125-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-100319T0600Z/
/VRPS2.3.IC.100317T0000Z.100317T0600Z.100318T0600Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AGAIN BY 7 PM TUESDAY AND CREST
  NEAR 12.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 17. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC083-125-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100316T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS...FLOODING APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES BETWEEN DAVIS AND 
  VERMILLION. THE TOWN OF DAVIS AND SEVERAL RURAL ROADS ALSO BEGIN 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100317T0349Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100317T0349Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  24.5 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH
  STREET IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC005-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.8 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC011-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.100314T1852Z.100315T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  14.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

SDC083-099-151733-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-100315T1703Z/
/WAVS2.1.IC.100314T1027Z.100314T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 10.65 FEET ON SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100316T0000Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF RURAL LAND 
  DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS...AND THE SALVAGE YARD IN EXTREME EASTERN 
  SIOUX FALLS...WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC035-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 15.9 FEET ON SUNDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE IS 
  OVERTOPPED. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100317T1320Z/
/COSS2.2.IC.100314T0624Z.100315T1800Z.100316T1320Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 AM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 11.05 FEET ON MONDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...GOING BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
  CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE 
  A BACKWATER EFFECT. 

$$

IAC141-151733-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-100316T0648Z/
/SHLI4.N.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT SHELDON.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER CONTINUE TO FALL.

$$

IAC167-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100318T0120Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1800Z.100317T0120Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...THE ENTIRE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER WATER 
  AND THE RIVER IS ABOUT 1/2 MILE WIDE. THE FLOODING STILL PRIMARILY 
  ONLY AFFECTS AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

IAC035-149-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-100318T0000Z/
/LMRI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100316T0600Z.100317T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.6 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT 4TH AVENUE NE 
  IN LE MARS. 

$$

IAC041-141-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100315T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 10.57 FEET ON MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100315T0750Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 02AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.2.IC.100314T1745Z.100323T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100317T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...OLD HIGHWAY 5 EAST BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND
  SOME HOMES...BUSINESSES...AND ROADS IN CHEROKEE BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC117-133-SDC099-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.100314T2131Z.100315T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 17.87 FEET ON MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...WATER IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS 
  NORTH OF INDIAN LAKE. 

$$

SDC087-099-151733-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-100315T1703Z/
/HTFS2.3.IC.100313T2213Z.100314T0545Z.100315T0852Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 11.83 FEET ON SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON BOTH SIDES OF SKUNK 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED FLOODING LOW LYING PASTURE LAND. 

$$

SDC099-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 10.96 FEET ON SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SOME PASTURE AND HAY LAND. 

$$

SDC083-099-151733-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-100316T1921Z/
/SIFS2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 11.1 FEET.  THE 
  RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE DUE TO ICE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON BUT IS
  EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF RURAL AGRICULTURAL 
  LAND BEGINS...ALONG WITH SOME FLOODING IN THE PARKS IN SIOUX FALLS. 

$$

MNC133-161702-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100315T0845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER OVERFLOW WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODED.

$$

IAC119-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100318T1200Z/
/RAPI4.1.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1200Z.100317T1200Z.UU/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC119-167-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-100318T1000Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.100315T1749Z.100316T1200Z.100317T1000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY 
  HIGH WATER. 

$$

MNC063-161702-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100317T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100317T1800Z.100320T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.99 MON 11 AM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   11.38 MON 10 AM   CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0   11.00 MON 10 AM   12.8  WED 1 AM    14.0  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0  E14.90 MON 7 AM    15.0  MON 7 PM 
WKAS2    14.0   17.00 MON 9 AM    17.5  WED 7 PM    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   16.37 MON 10 AM   24.5  SUN 1 PM  

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   16.40 MON 10 AM   19.1  TUE 1 PM  
FORS2    12.0   16.58 MON 11 AM   17.8  FRI 1 AM  
JRMS2    17.0   22.46 MON 11 AM   24.8  FRI 1 PM  
SCOS2    13.0   18.04 MON 10 AM   19.3  MON 7 AM  

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.19 MON 11 AM   N/A                9.3  MON MAR 15
BRKS2     9.0   11.15 MON 11 AM   11.9  WED 7 PM 
DERS2    12.0   12.74 MON 11 AM   13.4  THU 7 AM 
SFLS2    12.0   12.57 MON 10 AM   13.0  WED 7 PM 
WAVS2    10.0    9.72 MON 11 AM   N/A               10.6  SAT MAR 13
SXFS2    16.0   15.42 MON 10 AM   17.0  FRI 1 AM 
HAWI4    15.0   20.40 MON 8 AM    21.7  WED 1 AM 
AKRI4    16.0   20.24 MON 11 AM   21.4  WED 1 PM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   14.32 MON 11 AM   14.7  MON 1 PM    15.9  SUN MAR 14

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5   10.76 MON 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      11.0  MON MAR 15

FLOYD RIVER
SHLI4    12.0   11.40 MON 8 AM    CONT TO FALL     E13.5  SUN MAR 14
ALTI4    12.0   16.67 MON 11 AM   17.0  MON 1 PM  
LMRI4    20.0   20.00 MON 8 AM    20.6  TUE 1 AM  

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.49 MON 11 AM   N/A               10.6  MON MAR 15

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.17 MON 3 AM     N/A              14.2  MON MAR 15
SPWI4    10.0   13.55 MON 8 AM    14.6  FRI 7 AM
LNNI4    18.0   18.66 MON 11 AM   20.8  TUE 7 AM
CHKI4    17.0   20.60 MON 8 AM    21.4  TUE 7 PM

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   17.45 MON 10 AM   N/A               17.9  MON MAR 15

SKUNK CREEK
HTFS2    10.0    9.57 MON 11 AM   N/A               11.8  SAT MAR 13
WCCS2     9.0    9.53 MON 10 AM   N/A               11.0  SAT MAR 13
SIFS2    11.5   10.67 MON 10 AM   10.5  MON 7 PM    11.1  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   15.95 MON 10 AM   N/A               16.0  MON MAR 15
RAPI4    13.0   14.91 MON 11 AM   15.5  TUE 7 AM 
RKVI4    16.0   12.99 MON 11 AM   16.5  TUE 7 AM 

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    9.48 MON 10 AM   13.6  SAT 1 AM
199 
WGUS83 KFSD 160305
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...MINNESOTA...IOWA...

  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS 
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-170305-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 

$$

SDC087-125-170305-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T1930Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T1930Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 05PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS...AND 
  A FEW COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC125-170305-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-100319T0600Z/
/VRPS2.1.IC.100317T0000Z.100317T0000Z.100318T0600Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE 7 PM 
  TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC083-125-170305-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 06PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER REACHED A RECORD STAGE OF 16.4 FEET
  AT 6 PM MONDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST...THEN WILL START A SLOW FALL
  TO A STAGE OF 15.5 FEET BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON 
  HIGHWAY 18 IS OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF DAVIS ON 460TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC027-125-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-170304-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100317T0016Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100317T0016Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM TUESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  24.5 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH
  STREET IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC005-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC011-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100316T0600Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF RURAL LAND 
  DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS...AND THE SALVAGE YARD IN EXTREME EASTERN 
  SIOUX FALLS...WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100316T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 05PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.6 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...WATER BACKS UP INTO THE PARK IN
  HAWARDEN...AND SOME BASEMENTS AND SEWERS COULD BEGIN TO HAVE 
  PROBLEMS. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC035-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE IS
  OVERTOPPED. 

$$

MNC133-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100315T0845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER OVERFLOW WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODED.

$$

IAC119-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100318T1108Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T0600Z.100317T1108Z.UU/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC119-167-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-100318T1000Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100316T1200Z.100317T1000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY HIGH 
  WATER. 

$$

IAC167-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100318T0120Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100317T0120Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER HAS CRESTED...AND WILL FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  THE EVENING OF TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE
  LAND ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC035-149-170304-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-100317T2230Z/
/LMRI4.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100316T0600Z.100316T2230Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS.
* AT 07PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT 4TH AVENUE NE 
  IN LE MARS. 

$$

IAC041-141-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100315T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 05PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 05PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY 1 AM
  TUESDAY...AND REMAIN NEAR CREST THROUGH TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.2.IC.100314T1745Z.100320T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100317T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...OLD HIGHWAY 5 EAST BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND
  SOME HOMES...BUSINESSES...AND ROADS IN CHEROKEE BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC117-133-SDC099-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.100314T2131Z.100315T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-170304-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100317T1709Z/
/COSS2.2.IC.100314T0624Z.100315T1430Z.100316T1709Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 12 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 07PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SOME PASTURE AND HAY LAND. 

$$

MNC033-063-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.100316T0636Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0636Z.100316T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-170304-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100317T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100317T1800Z.100320T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON MAR 15 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.79 MON 9 PM                       9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   11.10 MON 6 PM    CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0   11.00 MON 10 AM   12.0  TUE 7 PM    14.0  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   16.40 MON 7 PM    16.4  TUE 1 AM    
WKAS2    14.0   17.00 MON 9 AM    17.5  WED 7 PM    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   16.37 MON 9 PM    24.5  SUN 1 PM 

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   16.86 MON 9 PM    19.4  FRI 7 PM 
FORS2    12.0   17.47 MON 9 PM    17.8  TUE 7 PM 
JRMS2    17.0   22.86 MON 9 PM    24.9  FRI 1 AM 
SCOS2    13.0   18.11 MON 9 PM    19.3  SUN 1 PM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.14 MON 9 PM    N/A
BRKS2     9.0   11.31 MON 9 PM    11.9  THU 1 AM 
DERS2    12.0   12.98 MON 9 PM    13.3  WED 7 PM 
SFLS2    12.0   12.92 MON 8 PM    13.5  THU 7 AM 
SXFS2    16.0   15.60 MON 9 PM    17.0  FRI 1 AM 
HAWI4    15.0   21.82 MON 5 PM    22.6  TUE 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   20.85 MON 9 PM    21.4  WED 1 PM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   13.41 MON 9 PM                      15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   15.82 MON 8 PM    N/A               16.0  MON MAR 15
RAPI4    13.0   16.04 MON 9 PM    16.2  TUE 1 AM    
RKVI4    16.0  E16.40 MON 9 PM    16.5  TUE 7 AM  

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   16.49 MON 9 PM                      16.8  MON MAR 15
LMRI4    20.0   20.88 MON 7 PM    21.2  TUE 1 AM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.37 MON 9 PM                      11.0  MON MAR 15

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.47 MON 6 PM    N/A
SPWI4    10.0   14.20 MON 6 PM    14.4  TUE 1 AM
LNNI4    18.0   19.30 MON 9 PM    20.5  SAT 1 AM
CHKI4    17.0   20.60 MON 8 AM    21.4  TUE 7 PM

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   17.22 MON 8 PM                      17.9  MON MAR 15

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5   10.12 MON 9 PM    CONT TO FALL      11.0  MON MAR 15

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0    9.14 MON 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      11.0  SAT MAR 13

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   18.80 MON 9 PM    N/A
JCKM5    12.0   10.22 MON 9 PM    13.6  SAT 1 AM
915 
WGUS83 KFSD 161645
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...

  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY 
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
  FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS 
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-171645-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC087-125-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T0600Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T0600Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS...AND
  A FEW COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC125-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-100319T0600Z/
/VRPS2.1.IC.100317T0000Z.100317T0000Z.100318T0600Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC083-125-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE SOUTHWEST OF DAVIS ON 286TH STREET. 

$$

SDC027-125-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100321T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.1.IC.100321T0600Z.100322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH STREET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING BEGINS...AND A FEW FARM HOUSES ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

SDC011-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER ARE OVERTOPPED...FLOODING AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR A WIDTH OF 
  1/4 TO 1/3 MILE. THE WATER ALSO REACHES THE LOW STEEL OF THE BRIDGE
  AT THE GAGING LOCATION ON 466TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC011-101-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.IC.100315T0430Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-100321T1200Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100318T1800Z.100319T0000Z.100320T1200Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...WATER BACKS UP INTO THE PARK IN 
  HAWARDEN...AND SOME BASEMENTS AND SEWERS COULD BEGIN TO HAVE 
  PROBLEMS. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER LEVEES ON THE IOWA SIDE OF 
  THE RIVER ARE IN DANGER OF BEING OVERTOPPED...HIGHWAY 50 NEAR 
  WESTFIELD WILL BE FLOODED...AND THE BRIDGE EAST OF JEFFERSON WILL
  BE OVERTOPPED. 

$$

IAC041-141-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

SDC005-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL IS IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100316T1310Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 16 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100317T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100316T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...EAST MAIN STREET ON THE FAR EAST END OF 
  CHEROKEE BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC193-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.100320T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.1.ER.100320T0900Z.100320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  19.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOME HOMES AND BUSINESSES SOUTHWEST OF 
  THE GAGING LOCATION WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC133-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100315T0845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

$$

IAC119-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100319T0448Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1145Z.100318T0448Z.UU/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 12 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC119-167-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-100318T1108Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.100316T1537Z.100316T1800Z.100317T1108Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON TUESDAY MARCH
  16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY HIGH 
  WATER. 

$$

SDC035-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 
 
$$

MNC117-133-SDC099-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.100314T2131Z.100315T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100317T2102Z/
/COSS2.2.IC.100314T0624Z.100315T1430Z.100316T2102Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC167-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100318T1312Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100317T1312Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE 
  LAND ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC035-149-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-100318T0600Z/
/LMRI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100316T0015Z.100317T0600Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS.
* AT 06AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...160TH STREET NEAR HIGHWAY 60 IS FLOODED.

$$

MNC033-063-171644-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100316T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  15.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-171644-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100318T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1000Z.100320T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC099-161715-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-100316T1645Z/
/WCCS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T0315Z.100316T0415Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SOME PASTURE AND HAY LAND. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.42 TUE 11 AM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   10.94 TUE 10 AM   CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0  E12.00 TUE 9 AM    CONT TO FALL      14.0  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   16.00 TUE 7 AM    CONT TO FALL      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.00 MON 9 AM    17.5  WED 7 PM    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   16.52 TUE 10 AM   21.3  MON 7 AM

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   11.08 TUE 11 AM   N/A               11.1  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.53 TUE 11 AM   11.9  THU 7 AM 
DERS2    12.0   13.16 TUE 11 AM   13.3  THU 1 PM 
SFLS2    12.0   13.47 TUE 10 AM   13.7  FRI 1 AM 
SXFS2    16.0   15.28 TUE 10 AM   16.1  THU 7 PM 
HAWI4    15.0   22.35 TUE 9 AM    22.8  WED 7 AM 
AKRI4    16.0   21.94 TUE 11 AM   22.6  WED 1 PM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   11.51 TUE 11 AM   N/A               11.5  TUE MAR 16

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   17.29 TUE 11 AM   18.8  FRI 7 AM   
FORS2    12.0   18.28 TUE 11 AM   18.8  WED 1 PM   
JRMS2    17.0   23.72 TUE 11 AM   25.3  FRI 1 PM   
SCOS2    13.0   18.46 TUE 11 AM   19.5  SUN 7 PM   

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.19 TUE 8 AM    N/A               15.2  TUE MAR 16
SPWI4    10.0   15.20 TUE 9 AM    15.3  TUE 1 PM 
LNNI4    18.0   21.36 TUE 11 AM   21.5  WED 1 AM 
CHKI4    17.0   22.15 TUE 8 AM    CONT TO FALL      22.3  TUE MAR 16
CRRI4    19.0   16.57 TUE 11 AM   19.2  SAT 1 PM 

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   15.02 TUE 10 AM   N/A               16.0  MON MAR 15
RAPI4    13.0   16.46 TUE 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      16.7  TUE MAR 16
RKVI4    16.0   15.83 TUE 11 AM   16.8  TUE 1 PM  

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   12.75 TUE 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      15.9  SUN MAR 14

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   16.34 TUE 10 AM   N/A               17.9  MON MAR 15

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5    9.03 TUE 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      11.0  MON MAR 15

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   15.43 TUE 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      16.8  MON MAR 15
LMRI4    20.0   20.74 TUE 6 AM    CONT TO FALL      20.9  MON MAR 15

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   19.63 TUE 11 AM   N/A               19.6  TUE MAR 16
JCKM5    12.0   10.57 TUE 11 AM   13.4  FRI 7 PM 

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0    8.40 TUE 10 AM   N/A               11.0  SAT MAR 13
429 
WGUS83 KFSD 170239
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...MINNESOTA...IOWA...

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
  FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 

.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC011-180239-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-100321T1200Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100318T1800Z.100319T0000Z.100320T1200Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...WATER BACKS UP INTO THE PARK IN
  HAWARDEN...AND SOME BASEMENTS AND SEWERS COULD BEGIN TO HAVE 
  PROBLEMS. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER LEVEES ON THE IOWA SIDE OF 
  THE RIVER ARE IN DANGER OF BEING OVERTOPPED...HIGHWAY 50 NEAR 
  WESTFIELD WILL BE FLOODED...AND THE BRIDGE EAST OF JEFFERSON WILL BE 
  OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC005-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 25
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 07PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC087-125-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T1200Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T1200Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 05PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS...AND
  A FEW COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC125-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-100319T0600Z/
/VRPS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T0600Z.100318T0600Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY...THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC083-125-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE
  1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF DAVIS ON 286TH STREET. 

$$

SDC027-125-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100321T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.1.IC.100321T0600Z.100322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH STREET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING BEGINS...AND A FEW FARM HOUSES ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC041-141-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 04PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100317T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR CREST AROUND 15.6 FEET THROUGH
  1 AM WEDNESDAY THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 71 AND HIGHWAY 18 BEGIN TO
  FLOOD...AND WEST PARK STREET...1ST STREET...AND 2ND STREET IN SPENCER
  ARE FLOODED. SOME HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF
  SPENCER ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC021-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR RECORD AT 22.2 FEET BY
  THURSDAY MARCH 18 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER.

$$

IAC035-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100319T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE ESTIMATED AT 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0039.100319T1545Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.2.ER.100319T1545Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.9 FEET ON SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING ON THE EAST 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER BEGINS...AND WATER WILL SPREAD 1/4 MILE EAST AND
  AFFECT HIGHWAY L27. 

$$

MNC133-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100315T0845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

$$

IAC119-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100319T0530Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100318T0530Z.UU/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 12 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC119-167-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-100318T1251Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.100316T1537Z.100316T1815Z.100317T1251Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY HIGH
  WATER. 

$$

SDC035-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100318T1200Z/
/COSS2.2.IC.100314T0624Z.100315T1430Z.100317T1200Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 07PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

IAC167-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100318T1724Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100317T1724Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 12 PM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CROP AND PASTURE
  LAND ARE FLOODED.

$$

IAC035-149-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-100318T0600Z/
/LMRI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100316T0015Z.100317T0600Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS TO
  FLOOD...AND THE LOW LYING AREAS IN THE WESTERN EDGES OF LE MARS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

MNC033-063-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100317T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE 
  LOWER EAST BANK. 

$$

MNC063-180238-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100317T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100317T0600Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. AN ICE JAM IN JACKSON WILL LIKELY
  CREATE STAGE FLUCTUATIONS OF 1 TO 2 FEET ON TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC117-133-SDC099-180238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.IC.100314T2131Z.100315T1000Z.100316T2048Z.NO/
939 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.90 TUE 8 PM    N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.74 TUE 8 PM    11.9  THU 1 AM
DERS2    12.0   13.12 TUE 8 PM    13.3  THU 7 AM
SFLS2    12.0   13.78 TUE 8 PM    13.9  THU 1 PM
SXFS2    16.0   15.08 TUE 8 PM    16.1  THU 7 PM
HAWI4    15.0   22.45 TUE 4 PM    22.8  WED 7 AM
AKRI4    16.0   22.09 TUE 8 PM    22.6  WED 1 PM

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   17.65 TUE 9 PM    19.0  THU 7 PM
FORS2    12.0   18.60 TUE 9 PM    18.9  THU 7 AM
JRMS2    17.0   24.27 TUE 8 PM    25.3  FRI 1 PM
SCOS2    13.0   18.62 TUE 8 PM    19.5  SUN 7 PM

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.16 TUE 9 PM    N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   10.79 TUE 6 PM    CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0  E12.00 TUE 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      14.0  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   15.00 TUE 3 PM    CONT TO FALL      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0  E17.40 TUE 8 PM    17.5  WED 7 PM    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   16.70 TUE 8 PM    21.3  MON 7 AM

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   11.31 TUE 9 PM    N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.66 TUE 5 PM    N/A               15.7  TUE MAR 16
SPWI4    10.0   15.55 TUE 4 PM    15.6  WED 1 AM
LNNI4    18.0   21.99 TUE 9 PM    22.2  THU 7 AM
CHKI4    17.0   22.15 TUE 8 AM    22.5  FRI 1 PM
CRRI4    19.0   17.57 TUE 8 PM    20.9  SUN 7 AM

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   14.54 TUE 8 PM    N/A               16.0  MON MAR 15
RAPI4    13.0   16.58 TUE 9 PM    CONT TO FALL      17.0  TUE MAR 16
RKVI4    16.0   16.35 TUE 8 PM    NEAR CREST        16.5  TUE MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   12.30 TUE 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      15.9  SUN MAR 14

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5    9.00 TUE 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      11.0  MON MAR 15

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   14.37 TUE 9 PM    CONT TO FALL      16.8  MON MAR 15
LMRI4    20.0   20.52 TUE 4 PM    CONT TO FALL      20.9  MON MAR 15

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   19.88 TUE 8 PM    N/A               19.9  TUE MAR 16
JCKM5    12.0   11.51 TUE 2 PM    13.4  FRI 1 AM

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   15.89 TUE 8 PM    N/A               17.9  MON MAR 15
775 
WGUS83 KFSD 171630
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
MINNESOTA...SOUTH DAKOTA...IOWA...

  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY 
  FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE 
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-181630-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL IS IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.7 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...170TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO 140TH 
  STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 71 AND HIGHWAY 18 BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD...AND WEST PARK STREET...1ST STREET...AND 2ND STREET IN 
  SPENCER ARE FLOODED. SOME HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE SOUTHERN 
  PORTIONS OF SPENCER ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC021-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC035-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-181629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0039.100317T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100317T2100Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  22.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING ON THE EAST 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER BEGINS...AND WATER WILL SPREAD 1/4 MILE EAST AND 
  AFFECT HIGHWAY L27. 

$$

SDC087-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC087-125-181629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T2000Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T2000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 3 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS...AND
  A FEW COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC125-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-100319T0600Z/
/VRPS2.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T1800Z.100318T0600Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 8 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC083-125-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS...FLOODING APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES BETWEEN DAVIS AND 
  VERMILLION. THE TOWN OF DAVIS AND SEVERAL RURAL ROADS ALSO BEGIN 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100321T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.1.IC.100321T0600Z.100322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH STREET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING BEGINS...AND A FEW FARM HOUSES ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

SDC011-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.IC.100315T0135Z.100319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-100321T1200Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100318T1800Z.100319T0000Z.100320T1200Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...WATER BACKS UP INTO THE PARK IN 
  HAWARDEN...AND SOME BASEMENTS AND SEWERS COULD BEGIN TO HAVE 
  PROBLEMS. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 BEGINS TO FLOOD WHERE THE 
  RAILROAD TRACKS CROSS. 

$$

IAC041-141-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE. 

$$

MNC133-171700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-100317T1630Z/
/HRDM5.1.IC.100314T0748Z.100315T0845Z.100317T1122Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

$$

IAC119-181629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100319T1536Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100318T1536Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC119-167-171700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-100318T1251Z/
/RKVI4.1.ER.100316T1537Z.100316T1815Z.100317T1345Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 AM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 14.3 FEET BY 7 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED...AND SOME RURAL ROADS ARE ALSO THREATENED BY 
  HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC167-181629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100319T0325Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100318T0325Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE LOWER 
  LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE RIVER. 


$$

IAC035-149-171700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-100318T0600Z/
/LMRI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100316T0015Z.100317T0543Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT LE MARS.
* AT 06AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 1 AM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 17.8 FEET BY 7 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS TO 
  FLOOD...AND THE LOW LYING AREAS IN THE WESTERN EDGES OF LE MARS 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

MNC033-063-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100317T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-181629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET BY 7 PM
  WEDNESDAY.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC117-133-SDC099-171700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-100317T1630Z/
/PIPM5.1.IC.100314T2131Z.100315T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-171700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-100318T1200Z/
/COSS2.2.IC.100314T0624Z.100315T1430Z.100317T0830Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3 AM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 6.0 FEET BY 7 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.5 FEET...FLOODING OF THE LOWER LYING AGRICULTURAL 
  LAND BEGINS. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   17.71 WED 10 AM   18.5  SUN 7 AM  
FORS2    12.0   18.72 WED 10 AM   19.0  FRI 1 AM  
JRMS2    17.0   24.89 WED 11 AM   25.5  FRI 7 PM  
SCOS2    13.0   18.96 WED 11 AM   19.7  SUN 1 AM  

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.34 WED 8 AM    N/A               16.3  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.65 WED 9 AM    15.5  WED 7 PM    15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.64 WED 11 AM   22.9  THU 1 AM 
CHKI4    17.0   21.53 WED 11 AM   23.2  FRI 7 AM    22.3  TUE MAR 16
CRRI4    19.0   18.64 WED 11 AM   22.0  SUN 7 AM 

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.84 WED 10 AM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   10.61 WED 10 AM   CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0  E12.00 WED 8 AM    CONT TO FALL      14.0  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   14.80 WED 7 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.45 WED 9 AM    NEAR CREST NOW    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   17.49 WED 10 AM   21.3  MON 7 AM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.93 WED 11 AM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.90 WED 11 AM   12.2  WED 7 PM 
FLAS2    11.0   11.70 WED 10 AM   N/A               11.7  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.23 WED 11 AM   13.5  THU 7 PM 
SFLS2    12.0   14.04 WED 10 AM   14.2  THU 7 PM 
SXFS2    16.0   14.97 WED 10 AM   16.1  THU 7 PM    15.8  TUE MAR 16
HAWI4    15.0   22.45 WED 9 AM    CRESTING NOW      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   22.30 WED 11 AM   22.4  WED 1 PM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   11.07 WED 11 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   11.66 WED 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   13.76 WED 10 AM   N/A               16.0  MON MAR 15
RAPI4    13.0   15.60 WED 10 AM   CONT TO FALL      17.0  TUE MAR 16
RKVI4    16.0   14.83 WED 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      16.5  TUE MAR 16

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   13.14 WED 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      16.8  MON MAR 15
LMRI4    20.0   19.70 WED 6 AM    CONT TO FALL      20.9  MON MAR 15

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.08 WED 10 AM   N/A               20.1  WED MAR 17
JCKM5    12.0   13.62 WED 10 AM   13.7  WED 7 PM    

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   15.04 WED 10 AM   N/A               17.9  MON MAR 15

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5    8.03 WED 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      11.0  MON MAR 15

MG
613 
WGUS83 KFSD 180249
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...MINNESOTA...

  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA..
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE HIGH DUE TO RECENT RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT
RUNOFF. SOME ICE REMAINING PRESENT ON MAIN RIVERS IN AREAS ALONG AND
NORTH OF INTERSTATE 90 WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE SOME ICE JAM 
PROBLEMS...WITH TEMPORARY STAGE IMPACTS OF ONE TO TWO FEET POSSIBLE...
AS HAS OCCURRED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING ALONG THE MIDDLE
PORTIONS OF THE BIG SIOUX.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-190249-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR A CREST OF 18.2 FEET 
  THROUGH MONDAY MARCH 22 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE PACKING PLANT IN
  HURON WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-190249-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-190249-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR A RECORD 25.5 FEET BY
  THURSDAY MARCH 18 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-190249-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.8 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-190249-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.3.IC.100312T0705Z.100317T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 05PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...170TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO 140TH 
  STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 04PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS A RECORD 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS
  ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER.
  
$$

IAC035-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100319T0508Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  22.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING ON THE EAST 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER BEGINS...AND WATER WILL SPREAD 1/4 MILE EAST AND 
  AFFECT HIGHWAY L27. 

$$

SDC087-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC087-125-190248-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T2100Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T2100Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 05PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC125-180319-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-100319T0600Z/
/VRPS2.N.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 08 PM WEDNESDAY...THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC083-125-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 05PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS AND LEVEES GET 
  OVERTOPPED...AND FLOODING OF SOME RURAL ROADS SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 
  ALSO 280TH STREET BETWEEN 459TH AND 460TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC027-125-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 05PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.4 FEET THROUGH
  THURSDAY...THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-190248-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100318T0235Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.1.IC.100318T0235Z.100322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.8 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH STREET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING BEGINS...AND A FEW FARM HOUSES ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

SDC011-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 01PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.2.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RIVER STAGES WILL FLUCTUATE TONIGHT BY 1 TO 2 FEET
  DUE TO ICE ACTIVITY...THEN START TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING. ICE ACTIVITY MAY CAUSE FLUCTUATIONS OF 1 TO 2
  FEET IN STAGE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-100321T1200Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100319T0000Z.100319T0600Z.100320T1200Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 05PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST...THEN WILL BEGIN A SLOW
  FALL BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 BEGINS TO FLOOD WHERE THE
  RAILROAD TRACKS CROSS. 

$$

IAC041-141-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE. 

$$

MNC133-180319-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-100318T0249Z/
/HRDM5.1.ER.100317T1900Z.100317T2115Z.100318T0030Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER NEAR HARDWICK.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS. 

$$

IAC119-190248-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100319T2230Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100318T2230Z.UU/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC167-190248-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100319T0344Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100318T0344Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 PM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE LOWER 
  LYING AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE RIVER. 

$$

MNC033-063-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100317T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-190248-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T0321Z.100317T0945Z.100317T1643Z.NO/
949 PM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AGAIN BY 10 AM THURSDAY AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY 1 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.16 WED 9 PM    18.2  THU 1 AM    18.2  WED MAR 17
FORS2    12.0   18.71 WED 9 PM    18.9  THU 1 PM
JRMS2    17.0   25.25 WED 9 PM    25.5  THU 7 AM
SCOS2    13.0   19.11 WED 8 PM    19.8  SUN 1 PM

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.65 WED 5 PM    N/A               16.7  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.75 WED 4 PM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.84 WED 9 PM    22.9  THU 1 AM
CHKI4    17.0   22.75 WED 7 PM    23.4  FRI 7 AM
CRRI4    19.0   18.32 WED 9 PM    22.2  SUN 1 PM

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.64 WED 9 PM    CONT TO FALL       9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0   10.35 WED 6 PM    CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
VRPS2    12.0  E11.90 WED 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      14.0  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   14.50 WED 5 PM    CONT TO FALL      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.35 WED 6 PM    SLOW FALL         17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   20.98 WED 8 PM    21.8  MON 7 AM

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.65 WED 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   12.02 WED 8 PM    CRESTING NOW      12.1  WED MAR 17
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 WED 1 PM    N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   14.65 WED 9 PM                      14.7  WED MAR 17
SFLS2    12.0   13.88 WED 8 PM    14.2  THU 7 PM    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.86 WED 8 PM    16.1  FRI 1 AM 
HAWI4    15.0   22.35 WED 5 PM    CONT TO FALL      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   22.28 WED 9 PM    CRESTING NOW      22.4  WED MAR 17

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.95 WED 9 PM    CONT TO FALL      11.6  TUE MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   11.05 WED 9 PM    CONT TO FALL      15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
HRDM5    14.0   13.86 WED 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      16.0  MON MAR 15
RAPI4    13.0   14.85 WED 8 PM    CONT TO FALL      17.0  TUE MAR 16

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   12.23 WED 9 PM    CONT TO FALL      16.8  MON MAR 15

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.14 WED 8 PM    N/A               20.2  WED MAR 17
JCKM5    12.0   10.70 WED 8 PM    13.5  MON 1 AM    13.7  WED MAR 17
320 
WGUS83 KFSD 181630
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...
SOUTH DAKOTA...

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
  
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER 
DEPTH AND ROAD CONDITION MAY BE UNSAFE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 
 
HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=FSD

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...
OR YOUR LOCAL RADIO AND TV STATIONS.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-191630-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.6 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 25
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL IS IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...170TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO 140TH 
  STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT A NEW RECORD HIGH STAGE OF
  22.85 FEET ON 10 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.

$$

IAC035-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.3.IC.100313T0145Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 3 BYPASS IS CLOSED DUE TO 
  FLOODING...AND THE WATER REACHES THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 2ND STREET 
  AND BEECH STREET IN CHEROKEE. WATER ALSO REACHES THE FRONT OF THE 
  B&H FEED STORE. 

$$

IAC193-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1800Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  22.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING ON THE EAST 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER BEGINS...AND WATER WILL SPREAD 1/4 MILE EAST AND 
  AFFECT HIGHWAY L27. 

$$

SDC087-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC087-125-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T2100Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T2100Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC083-125-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T1200Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-125-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 17.3 FEET 
  THROUGH FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100325T1800Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100319T1800Z.100324T1800Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 26.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT A NEW RECORD HIGH STAGE OF 
  11.18 FEET ON TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY 
  THROUGH FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 01PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 15.00 FEET AT 1230 AM
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-181700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-100319T1555Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100318T0137Z.100318T0515Z.100318T1352Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 15.3 FEET BY 7 AM 
  FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 22.45 FEET AT 3 PM TUESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 22.35 FEET AT 1230 PM
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 BEGINS TO FLOOD WHERE THE 
  RAILROAD TRACKS CROSS. 

$$

IAC041-141-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 11.55 FEET AT 1130 AM
  TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.

$$

IAC119-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100320T0600Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100319T0600Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 17.00 FEET AT 1145 AM
  TUESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100318T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1800Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 13.74 FEET AT 345 AM
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.5 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100318T0230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 14.45 FEET AT 1230 AM
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

MNC083-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100319T1800Z/
/MMLM5.1.ER.100318T1800Z.100318T1800Z.100318T1800Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST NEAR FLOOD STAGE AT 1 PM 
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

IAC167-181700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100319T0344Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100318T0400Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 11 PM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 9.3 FEET BY 7 AM 
  FRIDAY.

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   17.99 THU 10 AM   18.6  THU MARCH 25  
FORS2    12.0   18.62 THU 10 AM   18.8  FRI   
JRMS2    17.0   25.35 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.31 THU 10 AM   19.8  FRI 7 PM  

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.60 THU 8 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.95 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.72 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.69 THU 7 AM    24.2  FRI 7 AM  
CRRI4    19.0   18.64 THU 10 AM   22.2  SUN 1 PM  

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.41 THU 10 AM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0    9.99 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    12.2  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   13.95 THU 7 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.40 WED 7 PM    HOLD STEADY       17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   25.13 THU 10 AM   26.7  FRI 1 PM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.62 THU 10 AM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   12.00 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    12.1  THU MAR 18
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 WED 1 PM    N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   14.51 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.05 THU 10 AM   14.5  THU 7 PM    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.86 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    17.5  THU MAR 18
HAWI4    15.0   21.63 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   22.09 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    22.4  WED MAR 17

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.76 THU 10 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   10.54 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.07 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    17.0  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.48 THU 10 AM   N/A               20.5  THU MAR 18
JCKM5    12.0   11.86 THU 10 AM   13.5  MON 1 PM    13.7  WED MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   14.15 THU 10 AM   N/A               14.6  WED MAR 17
MMLM5    14.0   13.93 THU 7 AM    14.0  THU 1 PM  

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   11.10 THU 11 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    16.8  MON MAR 15

MG

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 Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 13, 9:42 AM CST, 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 9:42 AM CST, 35 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION FOR SOUTHEAST SD/SOUTHWEST MN/NORTHWEST IA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
942 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

.DISCUSSION...
EXTENDED THE TIME OF THE DENSE FOG ADVY IN SW MN AND EAST CENTRAL SD
UNTIL 17Z DUE TO PERSISTENCE OF WIDESPREAD 0 TO 1/4 MI VSBYS. SOME
HIGHER VSBYS BEGINNING TO WORK WESTWARD INTO S CENTRAL MN...SO
HOPING SOME IMPROVEMENT WILL BEGIN TO OCCUR IN THE NEXT HOUR OR SO.
OTHERWISE...FCST SEEMS TO BE ON TRACK FOR THE REST OF TODAY. /LAFLIN

&&

.AVIATION...
CIGS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LIFT AND VSBYS IMPROVE TEMPORARILY IN THE
KSUX AND KFSD AREAS THIS MORNING...BUT WITH WIDESPREAD LIFR CIGS AND
VSBYS JUST TO THE EAST...EXPECT THAT ANY BREAKS IN IFR CONDS WILL BE
SHORT LIVED THRU EARLY AFTN. DENSE FOG SPREADING INTO KHON...AND
EXPECT GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT INTO THE AFTN.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...
THE UPPER LEVEL LOW WHICH HAS BEEN PLAGUING THE REGION OVER THE PAST
SEVERAL DAYS IS NOW PUSHING INTO THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY...THOUGH IT
HAS LEFT BEHIND ABUNDANT LOW LEVEL MOISTURE ACROSS OUR AREA...AND
WITH A PERSISTING NORTHEASTERLY LOW LEVEL FLOW IT LOOKS PRETTY MUCH
STATUS QUO THROUGH THE WEEKEND. WHAT THIS MEANS IN TERMS OF SENSIBLE
WEATHER IS A CONTINUATION OF LOW CLOUDS...AREAS OF FOG...AND
PERIODIC PATCHY DRIZZLE INTO AT LEAST SUNDAY NIGHT. WOULD NOT EXPECT
MUCH MORE THAN DRIZZLE THROUGH THE MAJORITY OF THE WEEKEND WITH
MOISTURE FAIRLY SHALLOW...GENERALLY BELOW 850 MB...THOUGH DID PUT IN
SOME SLIGHT CHANCE POPS FOR LATER TONIGHT INTO EARLY ON SUNDAY WITH
SLIGHTLY DEEPER MOISTURE PUSHING ACROSS THE CWA WITH MID LEVEL
WAA/ISENTROPIC LIFT. EVEN SO...DOUBT MOST PLACES WILL SEE MUCH IN
THE WAY OF MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION. WHILE THE AIRMASS WILL BE
SLOWLY MODERATING...THE CLOUDS WILL KEEP TEMPERATURES FROM RISING A
WHOLE LOT...WITH RELATIVELY SMALL DIURNAL RANGES. IN TERMS OF
NUMBERS...LOOKING AT HIGHS TODAY A DEGREE OR TWO EITHER SIDE OF
40...THEN INTO THE LOWER TO MID 40S ON SUNDAY...WITH LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 30S.

MAY BEGIN TO SCOUR OUT SOME OF THE LOW LEVEL MOISTURE BY THE
BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK AS THE NORTHEASTERLY LOW/MID LEVEL FLOW
TRANSITIONS TO A NORTHWESTERLY FLOW AS UPPER LEVEL RIDGING IN THE
WESTERN PART OF THE NATION ATTEMPTS TO PUSH EASTWARD. THE FLY IN THE
OINTMENT COULD BE ANOTHER SHORTWAVE THAT MODELS ARE HINTING AT
DROPPING INTO THE UPPER MIDWEST ON TUESDAY...WHICH MAY KEEP CLOUDS
OVER OUR AREA...THOUGH PRECIPITATION LOOKS TO BE LIMITED AT THIS
TIME WITH VERY DRY AIR IN THE MID LEVELS. TEMPERATURES FOR MONDAY
AND TUESDAY LOOK TO BE NEAR TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL WITH REGARD TO
HIGHS...GENERALLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. WITH EXPECTED CLOUD
COVER...LOWS WILL REMAIN ABOVE NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR...IN THE
LOWER TO MID 30S.  /JM

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

IA...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR IAZ002-003.

MN...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR MNZ071-072-
     080-081-089-090-097-098.

NE...NONE.

SD...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR SDZ040-055-
     056.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 5:55 AM CST, 4 hours 22 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
0555 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

SDZ038>040-050-052>071-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-141200-
AURORA-BEADLE-BON HOMME-BROOKINGS-BRULE-BUENA VISTA IA-
CHARLES MIX-CHEROKEE IA-CLAY-CLAY IA-COTTONWOOD MN-DAKOTA NE-
DAVISON-DICKINSON IA-DIXON NE-DOUGLAS-GREGORY-HANSON-HUTCHINSON-
IDA IA-JACKSON MN-JERAULD-KINGSBURY-LAKE-LINCOLN-LINCOLN MN-
LYON IA-LYON MN-MCCOOK-MINER-MINNEHAHA-MOODY-MURRAY MN-NOBLES MN-
OBRIEN IA-OSCEOLA IA-PIPESTONE MN-PLYMOUTH IA-ROCK MN-SANBORN-
SIOUX IA-TURNER-UNION-WOODBURY IA-YANKTON-
0555 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...NORTHWEST IOWA...AND NORTHEAST NEBRASKA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

FLOODING...

FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ALONG THE JAMES RIVER...VERMILLION
RIVER...BIG SIOUX AND LITTLE SIOUX RIVER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

FOG...

WIDESPREAD DENSE FOG WILL PERSIST ACROSS SOUTHWEST
MINNESOTA...PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA...AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH
DAKOTA THROUGH MID MORNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY AND TONIGHT.

&&

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SIOUXFALLS. THIS INCLUDES THE GRAPHICAL HAZARDOUS
WEATHER OUTLOOK.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 8:23 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningFSDClay, O'Brien12 days
Mar 12, 9:32 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryFSDDickinson, Osceola13 hr
Mar 13, 10:17 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFSDLyon7 days
Mar 13, 5:10 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryFSDBuena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Osceola42 hr

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River Flood Warnings in Iowa, 2010Every river flood warning in 2010

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.