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River Flood Warning 39, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 16, 2010Woodbury County, Iowa

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 16, 2010, 11:20 AM CDT for Woodbury County, Iowa. It took effect at Mar 17, 2010, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2010, 11:20 AM CDT (16:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2010, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2010, 10:10 AM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Flood severity
Minor

County Woodbury County, IA

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:25 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 Little Sioux River at Correctionville (CRRI4).

Action stage
17 ft
Minor stage
19 ft
Moderate stage
21 ft
Major stage
23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06606600, 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.

317 
WGUS43 KFSD 161620
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1120 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE 


...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE 
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH DAKOTA...IOWA...

  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
   
.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. 

&&

SDC011-171620-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1120 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO RECORD SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* 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. 

$$

IAC041-141-171620-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1120 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO RECORD SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

IAC021-171619-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100317T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1120 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY...
...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL 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. 

$$

IAC193-171619-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0039.100320T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.1.ER.100320T0900Z.100320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* 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. 

$$

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

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   11.08 TUE 11 AM   N/A              11.1  TUE MAR 16

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   11.41 TUE 11 AM   N/A              11.5  TUE MAR 16

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LNNI4    18.0   21.32 TUE 11 AM   21.5  WED 1 AM   
CRRI4    19.0   16.59 TUE 11 AM   19.2  SAT 1 PM
18 follow-up statements
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
388 
WGUS43 KFSD 162154
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
453 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

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

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

AS A RESULT OF HIGHER WATER LEVELS UPSTREAM DUE TO SNOW MELT RUNOFF...
THE CREST FORECAST FOR THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CORRECTIONVILLE HAS
BEEN RAISED.  THIS CHANGES THE FORECAST FLOODING FROM MINOR TO MODERATE
SEVERITY.
 
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. 

&&

IAC193-172153-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0039.100319T1715Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.2.ER.100319T1715Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
453 PM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* 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. 

$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
CRRI4    19.0   17.11 TUE 4 PM    20.9  SUN 7 AM
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
132 
WGUS43 KFSD 170730
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
230 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY FOR THE 
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE 
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
AS A RESULT OF HIGHER WATER LEVELS UPSTREAM DUE TO SNOW MELT RUNOFF...
THE CREST FORECAST FOR THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CORRECTIONVILLE
AND LINN GROVE HAS BEEN RAISED EVEN FURTHER.

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. 

&&

IAC021-180730-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
230 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY...
...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 02AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC193-180730-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0039.100317T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100317T2000Z.100321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
230 AM CDT WED MAR 17 2010

...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 02AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.3 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. 


$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LNNI4    18.0   22.27 WED 2 AM    22.5  WED 7 PM
CRRI4    19.0   18.09 WED 2 AM    21.3  SUN 1 AM
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
549 
WGUS83 KFSD 190335
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 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 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  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 
  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. 

&&

SDC005-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100323T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET BY TUESDAY 
  MARCH 23 AND THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALILNG.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL IS IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 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. 


$$

SDC035-061-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 25.3 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  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. 


$$

SDC067-135-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 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. 


$$

IAC059-200335-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.3.IC.100312T0705Z.100317T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 11AM 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. 


$$

IAC041-059-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 11AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 


$$

IAC021-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.


$$

IAC035-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.3.IC.100313T0145Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 01PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST AND WILL BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING 
  FRIDAY MORNING.
* 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. COUNTY ROAD C44 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 159 AND COUNTY ROAD L56 
  IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC193-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1728Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 18.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING ON THE EAST
  SIDE OF TEH RIVER BEGINS...AND WATER WILL SPREAD 1/4 MILE EAST AND
  AFFECT HIGHWAY L27.

$$

SDC087-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 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. 

$$

SDC087-125-200334-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100322T0000Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100321T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 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. 


$$

SDC083-125-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T1200Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 06PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 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. THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD L36 NORTHWEST OF CORRECTIONVILLE...THE SOUTHERN
  PORTIONS OF CORRECTIONVILLE WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY 
  FLOODING...AND MANY SEWERS...HOMES...AND ROADS WILL BE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC027-125-200334-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T1200Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T1200Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 12PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 302ND STREET EAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MANY OF THE LEVEES WILL 
  START TO BE OVERTOPPED WITH APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES FLOODED BETWEEN
  DAVIS AND VERMILLION. 


$$

SDC027-200334-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100323T0508Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100319T1800Z.100322T0508Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 26.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 


$$

SDC011-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY 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. 


$$

SDC011-101-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 


$$

SDC101-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM 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. 


$$

SDC099-101-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 


$$

SDC099-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.2 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-SDC083-099-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100320T1954Z/
/SXFS2.1.ER.100318T2107Z.100319T0600Z.100319T1954Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 18.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 17.2 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-SDC083-127-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM 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.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC041-141-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY 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. 


$$

SDC035-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.


$$

IAC119-200334-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100320T1500Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100319T1500Z.UU/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* 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. 


$$

MNC033-063-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100319T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 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. 


$$

MNC063-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1815Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 18.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

MNC083-101-200334-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100319T0115Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 


$$

MNC083-200334-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100320T0600Z/
/MMLM5.1.ER.100318T2300Z.100318T2300Z.100319T0600Z.NO/
1035 PM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 06PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 18.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.05 THU 10 PM   18.8  TUE MARCH 23    
FORS2    12.0   18.76 THU 9 PM    18.8  FRI 1 AM    
JRMS2    17.0   24.89 THU 9 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.48 THU 9 PM    19.8  FRI 7 PM    

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.58 THU 12 PM         N/A         16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   15.00 THU 12 PM   CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.51 THU 10 PM   CONT SLOW FALL    22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.80 THU 10 PM   NEAR CREST        23.8  THU MAR 18    
CRRI4    19.0   20.30 THU 9 PM    22.3  SUN 7 AM    

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2    7.0   7.29 THU 10 PM           N/A          9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2    9.0   9.80 THU 10 PM     CONT SLOW FALL    12.2  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   13.80 THU 6 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.20 THU 12 PM   HOLD STEADY       17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   25.69 THU 9 PM    26.4  FRI 1 PM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0     9.61 THU 9 PM          N/A         11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2    9.0    12.01 THU 10 PM   NEAR CREST        12.1  THU MAR 18
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 WED 1 PM          N/A         12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   14.01 THU 9 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.73 THU 9 PM    14.2  FRI 7 AM    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   16.51 THU 9 PM    17.2  FRI 7 AM    17.5  THU MAR 18
HAWI4    15.0   21.63 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   21.68 THU 9 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    22.4  WED MAR 17

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4    8.0    10.33 THU 10 PM         N/A         11.6  TUE MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0    10.21 THU 9 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.79 THU 10 PM   CONT SLOW FALL    17.0  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.61 THU 9 PM          N/A         20.6  THU MAR 18
JCKM5    12.0   12.18 THU 9 PM    13.5  MON 7 PM    13.7  WED MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   15.43 THU 9 PM          N/A         15.6  THU MAR 18
MMLM5    14.0   14.00 THU 6 PM    14.0  FRI 1 AM
499 
WGUS83 KFSD 191650
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 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 
  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 
  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. 

&&

IAC059-201650-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...170TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO 140TH 
  STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-201650-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.

$$

IAC035-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 10PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* 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. COUNTY ROAD C44 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 159 AND COUNTY ROAD
  L56 IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC193-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1728Z.100321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD L36 NORTHWEST OF CORRECTIONVILLE...THE 
  SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF CORRECTIONVILLE WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED
  BY FLOODING...AND MANY SEWERS...HOMES...AND ROADS WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC005-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BETWEEN 18.0 AND 18.5 FEET THROUGH
  NEXT FRIDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC035-061-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 25.0 FEET THROUGH NEXT
  FRIDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  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. 

$$

SDC087-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 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. 

$$

SDC087-125-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T1800Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T1800Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 9.5 FEET BY 1 PM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC083-125-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1500Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T1500Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 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. 

$$

SDC027-125-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T1500Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T1500Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 12PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 302ND STREET EAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MANY OF THE LEVEES WILL 
  START TO BE OVERTOPPED WITH APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES FLOODED
  BETWEEN DAVIS AND VERMILLION. 

$$

SDC027-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100322T1700Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100319T1800Z.100321T1700Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 26.2 FEET BY 1 PM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET THROUGH EARLY NEXT
  WEEK.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 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. 

$$

SDC099-101-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100324T1800Z/
/SXFS2.1.ER.100318T2107Z.100319T1800Z.100323T1800Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-141-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.100316T0449Z.100319T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 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. 

$$

MNC063-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1815Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.4 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.

$$

IAC119-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100321T0600Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100320T0600Z.UU/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC083-101-201649-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100319T1400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-201649-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100321T1800Z/
/MMLM5.1.ER.100318T2300Z.100319T0800Z.100320T1800Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.40 FRI 8 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.95 FRI 9 AM    CONT TO FALL      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.33 FRI 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.80 THU 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   21.48 FRI 11 AM   22.4  SAT 7 PM 

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.29 FRI 11 AM   19.8  WED 7 AM 
FORS2    12.0   18.58 FRI 11 AM   18.6  FRI 1 PM    18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.89 FRI 11 AM   25.0  MON 7 PM    25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.58 FRI 10 AM   19.7  FRI 7 PM 

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.17 FRI 11 AM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0    9.48 FRI 10 AM   CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   13.75 FRI 8 AM    CONT TO FALL      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.20 THU 12 PM   CONT TO FALL      17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   26.02 FRI 10 AM   26.2  FRI 1 PM   

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.68 FRI 11 AM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.98 FRI 11 AM   12.1  FRI 1 PM
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 WED 1 PM    N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.87 FRI 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   14.35 FRI 10 AM   14.3  FRI 1 PM    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.65 FRI 10 AM   17.7  FRI 1 PM    17.6  FRI MAR 19
HAWI4    15.0   20.25 FRI 8 AM    CONT TO FALL      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   21.02 FRI 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      22.4  WED MAR 17

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.18 FRI 11 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.02 FRI 11 AM   N/A               21.0  FRI MAR 19
JCKM5    12.0   12.64 FRI 11 AM   13.4  MON 7 AM    13.7  WED MAR 17

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    9.79 FRI 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.46 FRI 11 AM   CONT TO FALL      17.0  TUE MAR 16

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   16.48 FRI 11 AM   N/A               16.8  FRI MAR 19
MMLM5    14.0   14.69 FRI 7 AM    14.7  FRI 1 PM    14.7  FRI MAR 19

MG
409 
WGUS83 KFSD 200422
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 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 
  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
  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. 

&&

IAC059-210422-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.3.IC.100312T0705Z.100318T1243Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...170TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO 140TH 
  STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 01PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.

$$

IAC035-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1728Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD L36 NORTHWEST OF CORRECTIONVILLE...THE SOUTHERN
  PORTIONS OF CORRECTIONVILLE WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY 
  FLOODING...AND MANY SEWERS...HOMES...AND ROADS WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC005-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.5 FEET
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND A STAGE
  OF 19.5 FEET THROUGH THE WEEK.
* 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. 

$$

SDC011-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEARLY STEADY AROUND 12.0 FEET
  THROUGH SUNDAY MARCH 21...THEN BEGIN TO FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 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.

$$

SDC099-101-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL IS NEAR CREST...THEN WILL BEGIN TO FALL TO 
  A STAGE OF 12.9 FEET BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/SXFS2.2.ER.100318T2107Z.100320T0600Z.100324T1200Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* 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-SDC083-127-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 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. 

$$

SDC087-125-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T0600Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T0600Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC083-125-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T1800Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T1800Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-125-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100325T1800Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100324T1800Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 12PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 461ST AVENUE NORTHEAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MAJOR FLOODING OF   
  AGRICULTURAL LAND SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100322T1300Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100319T2300Z.100321T1300Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

IAC041-141-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.100316T0449Z.100320T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 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. 

$$

MNC063-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1815Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-101-210421-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100319T1400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100324T1800Z/
/MMLM5.2.ER.100318T2300Z.100319T2100Z.100323T1800Z.NO/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 06PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. WATER WILL ALSO ENTER WAYSIDE PARK...
  GO OVER THE CONTROL WEIR AND INTO THE COTTONWOOD RIVER BASIN. 

$$

SDC035-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100323T1500Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100322T1500Z.NR/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

IAC119-210421-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100321T1500Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100320T1500Z.UU/
1122 PM CDT FRI MAR 19 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.40 FRI 8 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.85 FRI 1 PM    CONT TO FALL      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.30 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.80 THU 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   21.75 FRI 10 PM   22.5  SUN 7 AM

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.39 FRI 10 PM   19.8  WED 7 AM
FORS2    12.0   18.46 FRI 10 PM                     18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.78 FRI 10 PM   24.8  SAT 1 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   19.51 FRI 10 PM   19.7  SAT 7 AM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.74 FRI 10 PM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.97 FRI 10 PM                     12.1  FRI MAR 19
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 WED 1 PM    N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.70 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   14.51 FRI 10 PM   14.5  SAT 1 AM    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   18.06 FRI 10 PM   18.2  SAT 1 AM
HAWI4    15.0   20.25 FRI 8 AM    CONT TO FALL      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   20.55 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      22.4  WED MAR 17

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.07 FRI 10 PM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0    8.98 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      12.2  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   13.50 FRI 7 PM    CONT TO FALL      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   16.90 FRI 12 PM   CONT TO FALL      17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   25.68 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      26.1  FRI MAR 19

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.10 FRI 10 PM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.73 FRI 10 PM   N/A               21.7  FRI MAR 19
JCKM5    12.0   13.02 FRI 10 PM   13.5  SUN 7 PM    13.7  WED MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   15.64 FRI 10 PM   N/A               16.8  FRI MAR 19
MMLM5    14.0   15.49 FRI 6 PM    15.6  SAT 1 AM    15.6  FRI MAR 19

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    9.55 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.29 FRI 10 PM   CONT TO FALL      17.0  TUE MAR 16
319 
WGUS83 KFSD 201514
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

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

  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM 
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 

...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
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 
  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 NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-211514-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD FAIRLY STEADY NEAR 24.5 FEET FOR 
  THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T0345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.5 FEET FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* 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. 

$$

SDC011-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY NEAR 11.5 FEET THROUGH
  MONDAY AND THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-101-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-211513-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100325T2100Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100324T2100Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL
  GOING BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-211513-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100323T0400Z/
/SXFS2.2.ER.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100322T0400Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...170TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 9 TO 140TH 
  STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.

$$

IAC035-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1728Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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. 

$$

SDC087-201544-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-100320T1514Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.100320T0900Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 6 AM 
  SATURDAY.

$$

SDC087-125-201544-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T0600Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T0310Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 05AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 10 PM FRIDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 7.7 FEET BY 7 AM 
  SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC083-125-211513-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T1200Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-125-211513-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T0800Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T0800Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE FLOODED
  AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN CENTERVILLE 
  AND VERMILLION. 

$$

SDC027-211513-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100323T1200Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100322T1200Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 27.3 FEET BY 1 PM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

IAC041-141-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER 
  FARM LAND BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.100316T0449Z.100320T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 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. 

$$

MNC063-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1815Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100323T1500Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100322T1500Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC083-101-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100319T1400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 16.76 FEET ON FRIDAY
  MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

MNC083-211513-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100322T0600Z/
/MMLM5.2.ER.100318T2300Z.100319T2100Z.100321T0600Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 07AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 15.65 FEET ON FRIDAY
  MARCH 19.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

IAC119-201544-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100321T1500Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100320T1349Z.UU/
1014 AM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 20.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 AM 
  SATURDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 12.0 FEET BY 7 AM 
  SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.42 SAT 9 AM    19.9  WED 7 PM   
FORS2    12.0   18.37 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.61 SAT 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.53 SAT 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       19.6  FRI MAR 19

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.71 SAT 9 AM    N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.76 SAT 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       12.1  FRI MAR 19
FLAS2    11.0   NOT AVAILABLE     N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.66 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   14.46 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.87 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0   18.90 SAT 8 AM    HOLD STEADY       22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   20.32 SAT 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.88 SAT 9 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.55 SAT 8 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.18 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.20 SAT 8 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   21.38 SAT 9 AM    22.2  SUN 1 PM    21.8  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    6.93 SAT 9 AM    N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0    8.55 SAT 6 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    12.2  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   13.00 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   16.40 SAT 8 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   27.08 SAT 9 AM    CRESTING NOW      27.4  SAT MAR 20

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    9.88 SAT 9 AM    N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.99 SAT 9 AM    N/A               22.0  SAT MAR 20
JCKM5    12.0   13.32 SAT 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       13.7  WED MAR 17

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    9.14 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.9  SUN MAR 14

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   14.53 SAT 9 AM    N/A               16.8  FRI MAR 19
MMLM5    14.0   14.46 SAT 7 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  FRI MAR 19

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   12.93 SAT 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    17.0  TUE MAR 16

MG
248 
WGUS83 KFSD 201900
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
200 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA..
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE
   
.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. 

&&

IAC193-211900-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
200 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 01PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* 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. 


$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
CRRI4    19.0   21.36 SAT 2 PM    21.2  SAT 7 PM    21.8  FRI MAR 19
614 
WGUS83 KFSD 210302
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 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
  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
  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
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. 

&&

SDC005-220302-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-220302-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 18.0 FEET THROUGH THE
  WEEK.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-220302-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 06PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL VERY SLOWLY TO 24.1 FEET
  BY MIDDAY THURSDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100320T0345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.4 FEET FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS...THEN SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THE WEEKEND.
* 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. 

$$

SDC011-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 11.5 FEET
  THROUGH MONDAY...THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-101-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100326T1800Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100325T1800Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100325T1500Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100324T1500Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY 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 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100323T0600Z/
/SXFS2.2.ER.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100322T0600Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 18.9 FEET THROUGH
  7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO A STAGE
  OF 19.7 FEET BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.3.IC.100312T0705Z.100319T1255Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY 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. 

$$

IAC041-059-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...CITY SEWERS IN SPENCER CAN BEGIN TO BACK
  UP. HIGHWAY 18 BETWEEN SPENCER AND DICKENS CAN START FLOODING IF 
  FLOWS ON THE TRIBUTARY CREEKS ARE ALSO VERY HIGH. 

$$

IAC021-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO A STAGE
  OF 21.3 FEET BY 7 AM MONDAY.

$$

IAC035-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL SLOWLY TO AROUND 20.4 FEET BY 7 AM
  MONDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC083-125-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  THE EVENING OF MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-125-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100327T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100326T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 461ST AVENUE NORTHEAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MAJOR FLOODING OF   
  AGRICULTURAL LAND SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100324T0112Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100323T0112Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THE EVENING OF MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

IAC041-141-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER 
  FARM LAND BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.100316T0449Z.100320T2030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 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. 

$$

MNC063-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1815Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100323T0251Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100322T0251Z.NR/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 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 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC083-101-220301-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100319T1400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

MNC083-220301-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100323T0000Z/
/MMLM5.2.ER.100318T2300Z.100319T2100Z.100322T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM CDT SAT MAR 20 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 06PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.42 SAT 9 PM    19.8  WED 1 PM    
FORS2    12.0   18.28 SAT 9 PM    NEARLY STEADY     18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.49 SAT 7 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.42 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    19.6  FRI MAR 19

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.73 SAT 8 PM    N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.64 SAT 9 PM    NEARLY STEADY     12.1  FRI MAR 19
FLAS2    11.0   NOT AVAILABLE     N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.62 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   14.35 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.60 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0   18.90 SAT 8 AM    NEARLY STEADY     22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   20.14 SAT 9 PM    NEARLY STEADY     22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.69 SAT 8 PM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.55 SAT 8 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   21.97 SAT 9 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.20 SAT 8 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   20.99 SAT 8 PM    21.0 WED MAR 24   21.8  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.90 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   16.56 SAT 12 PM   CONT SLOW FALL    17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   26.45 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    27.4  SAT MAR 20

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    9.79 SAT 9 PM    N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.95 SAT 8 PM    N/A               22.1  SAT MAR 20
JCKM5    12.0   13.39 SAT 8 PM    NEAR CREST        13.7  WED MAR 17

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    8.81 SAT 8 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.9  SUN MAR 14
 
REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   14.61 SAT 8 PM    N/A               16.8  FRI MAR 19
MMLM5    14.0   14.19 SAT 6 PM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  FRI MAR 19
566 
WGUS83 KFSD 211542
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

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

  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL 
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 

...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
  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
  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. 
 
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. 

&&

SDC005-221542-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 18 FEET FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD FAIRLY STEADY BETWEEN 24.0 AND 24.5
  FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY NEAR 19.5 FEET FOR
  THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* 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. 

$$

SDC011-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-101-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100326T1800Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100325T1800Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-221541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-221541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100324T1200Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...CITY SEWERS IN SPENCER CAN BEGIN TO BACK
  UP. HIGHWAY 18 BETWEEN SPENCER AND DICKENS CAN START FLOODING IF 
  FLOWS ON THE TRIBUTARY CREEKS ARE ALSO VERY HIGH. 

$$

IAC021-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.

$$

IAC035-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...SOME AREAS IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST 
  CORNER OF CHEROKEE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC193-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.IC.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC083-125-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF DAVIS WILL BEING 
  FLOODING...AND SEVERAL HOUSES IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF DAVIS ARE IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-221541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T0800Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T0800Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE FLOODED
  AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN CENTERVILLE 
  AND VERMILLION. 

$$

SDC027-221541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100324T1255Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100323T1255Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 AM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

MNC033-063-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

MNC063-221541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T0600Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1815Z.100322T0000Z.100328T0600Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-221541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100323T0000Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100322T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TONIGHT.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

IAC041-141-221541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

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

$$

MNC083-101-211612-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-100321T1542Z/
/RUSM5.1.IC.100318T0211Z.100319T1400Z.100321T1215Z.UU/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

MNC083-211612-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100323T0000Z/
/MMLM5.2.IC.100318T2300Z.100319T2100Z.100322T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.59 SUN 10 AM   19.6  WED 7 AM    18.6  SUN MAR 21
FORS2    12.0   18.25 SUN 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.04 SUN 10 AM   HOLD STEADY       24.9  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.36 SUN 9 AM    HOLD STEADY       19.6  FRI MAR 19

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.64 SUN 10 AM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.74 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       12.1  FRI MAR 19
FLAS2    11.0   NOT AVAILABLE     N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.58 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   14.33 SUN 9 AM    SLOWLY FALL       15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.53 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E18.70 SUN 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   20.00 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.40 SUN 10 AM   N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0  E14.00 SUN 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   21.67 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E22.70 SUN 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   20.47 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       21.8  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.45 SUN 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0  E15.70 SUN 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   27.13 SUN 10 AM   SLOWLY FALL       27.4  SAT MAR 20

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.23 SUN 9 AM    N/A               22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.69 SUN 10 AM   13.8  SUN 7 PM    13.8  SUN MAR 21

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    8.63 SUN 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       15.9  SUN MAR 14

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    9.46 SUN 10 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   13.98 SUN 9 AM    N/A               16.8  FRI MAR 19
MMLM5    14.0   14.09 SUN 7 AM    SLOWLY FALL       15.6  FRI MAR 19

MG
974 
WGUS83 KFSD 220331
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 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
  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 AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-230331-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY BETWEEN A STAGE OF
  18.0 AND 18.5 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY...THEN BEGIN TO FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD FAIRLY STEADY BETWEEN 24.0 AND 24.5
  FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY BETWEEN 19.0 AND 19.5
  FEET FOR THE NEXT WEEK.
* 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. 

$$

IAC059-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100320T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY 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. 

$$

IAC041-059-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...CITY SEWERS IN SPENCER CAN BEGIN TO BACK
  UP. HIGHWAY 18 BETWEEN SPENCER AND DICKENS CAN START FLOODING IF 
  FLOWS ON THE TRIBUTARY CREEKS ARE ALSO VERY HIGH. 

$$

IAC021-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...EAST MAIN STREET ON THE FAR EAST END OF 
  CHEROKEE BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC193-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.IC.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 10PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO A STAGE OF
  20.0 FEET BY 1 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE EAST APPROACH ON IOWA HIGHWAY 31 
  WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC083-125-230330-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T1800Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T1800Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF DAVIS WILL BEING 
  FLOODING...AND SEVERAL HOUSES IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF DAVIS ARE IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-230330-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T0000Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON HIGHWAY 19 NEAR LODI...AND 306TH STREET NEAR HUB CITY WILL FLOOD 
  ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. 

$$

SDC027-230330-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100328T0900Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100327T0900Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY AND WILL FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO A STAGE OF
  11.1 FEET BY 7AM TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-101-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100326T1800Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100325T1800Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-230330-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100326T2000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100325T2000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-230330-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100325T0600Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100324T0600Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.3 FEET
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO A STAGE OF
  19.8 FEET BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

MNC063-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.4 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-230330-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100323T0900Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100322T0900Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

IAC041-141-230330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT SUN MAR 21 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER 
  FARM LAND BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.85 SUN 10 PM   19.6  WED 7 AM
FORS2    12.0   18.28 SUN 10 PM   NEARLY STEADY     18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   23.92 SUN 10 PM   NEARLY STEADY     24.9  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.23 SUN 9 PM    NEARLY STEADY     19.6  FRI MAR 19

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.25 SUN 7 PM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.55 SAT 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   21.41 SUN 10 PM   SLOWLY FALL       22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.20 SAT 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   20.13 SUN 10 PM   SLOWLY FALL       21.8  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.25 SUN 7 PM    SLOWLY FALL       16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   16.56 SAT 12 PM   SLOWLY FALL       17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   26.46 SUN 10 PM   SLOWLY FALL       27.4  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.61 SUN 10 PM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.60 SUN 10 PM   SLOWLY FALL       12.1  FRI MAR 19
FLAS2    11.0   NOT AVAILABLE     N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.55 SUN 9 PM    SLOWLY FALL       15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.93 SUN 9 PM    SLOWLY FALL       15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.36 SUN 9 PM    SLOWLY FALL       18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0   18.90 SAT 8 AM    SLOWLY FALL       22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   19.95 SUN 9 PM    SLOWLY FALL       22.4  WED MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.18 SUN 9 PM    N/A               22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.97 SUN 9 PM    14.4  MON 1 PM

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    8.32 SUN 9 PM    SLOWLY FALL       15.9  SUN MAR 14

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    9.17 SUN 10 PM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16
024 
WGUS83 KFSD 221552
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

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

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU 

...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
  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
  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. 
 
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. 

&&

SDC005-231552-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 14 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...AND 
  MEMORIAL PARK IN HURON WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC111-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  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. 

$$

SDC035-061-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 28 
  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. 

$$

SDC067-135-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  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. 

$$

IAC059-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...CITY SEWERS IN SPENCER CAN BEGIN TO BACK
  UP. HIGHWAY 18 BETWEEN SPENCER AND DICKENS CAN START FLOODING IF 
  FLOWS ON THE TRIBUTARY CREEKS ARE ALSO VERY HIGH. 

$$

IAC021-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...EAST MAIN STREET ON THE FAR EAST END OF 
  CHEROKEE BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC193-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-100327T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.IC.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.100326T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE EAST APPROACH ON IOWA HIGHWAY 31 
  WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC083-125-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T1800Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T1800Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF DAVIS WILL BEING 
  FLOODING...AND SEVERAL HOUSES IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF DAVIS ARE IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T1500Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T1500Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON HIGHWAY 19 NEAR LODI...AND 306TH STREET NEAR HUB CITY WILL FLOOD 
  ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. 

$$

SDC027-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100325T2136Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100324T2136Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-221622-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.IC.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 7AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-101-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100326T2000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100325T2000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 3 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100326T2100Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100325T2100Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100324T1200Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

MNC063-231551-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T2100Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100323T0000Z.100328T2100Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-221622-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100323T1600Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100322T1600Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

IAC041-141-231551-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER 
  FARM LAND BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.14 MON 10 AM   20.0  WED 7 PM  
FORS2    12.0   18.36 MON 10 AM   18.5  TUE 7 PM    18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.15 MON 10 AM   24.5  SUN 1 AM  
SCOS2    13.0   19.14 MON 10 AM   19.3  THU 1 AM    19.6  FRI MAR 19

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.04 MON 7 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   13.45 MON 9 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   21.13 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E22.30 MON 7 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   19.80 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  21.8  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0  E12.00 MON 7 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   15.78 MON 9 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   25.63 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  27.4  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.68 MON 10 AM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.69 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  12.1  FRI MAR 19
FLAS2    11.0   NOT AVAILABLE     N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   13.41 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.84 MON 9 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.26 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E19.00 MON 7 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   19.82 MON 10 AM   CONTINUE TO FALL  22.4  WED MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.23 MON 10 AM   N/A               22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.14 MON 10 AM   14.3  MON 7 PM

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    8.03 MON 8 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  15.9  SUN MAR 14

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.80 MON 10 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

MG
662 
WGUS83 KFSD 230214
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 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
  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
  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. 

&&

SDC005-240213-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 14 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...AND 
  MEMORIAL PARK IN HURON WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC111-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100319T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  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. 

$$

SDC035-061-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 07PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 28 
  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. 

$$

SDC067-135-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  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. 

$$

SDC083-125-240212-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100324T2029Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100323T2029Z.NR/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 3 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 06PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  7 PM ON TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF DAVIS WILL BEING 
  FLOODING...AND SEVERAL HOUSES IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF DAVIS ARE IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T1500Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T1500Z.NR/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON HIGHWAY 19 NEAR LODI...AND 306TH STREET NEAR HUB CITY WILL FLOOD 
  ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. 

$$

SDC027-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100325T2136Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100324T2136Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH
  STREET IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC011-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100326T2000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100325T2000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100326T2100Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100325T2100Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100324T1200Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...60TH STREET NORTH AND TIMBERLINE ROAD 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100321T1447Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 01PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...CITY SEWERS IN SPENCER CAN BEGIN TO BACK
  UP. HIGHWAY 18 BETWEEN SPENCER AND DICKENS CAN START FLOODING IF 
  FLOWS ON THE TRIBUTARY CREEKS ARE ALSO VERY HIGH. 

$$

IAC021-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...EAST MAIN STREET ON THE FAR EAST END OF 
  CHEROKEE BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC193-240212-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-100325T0049Z/
/CRRI4.3.IC.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.100324T0049Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE EAST APPROACH ON IOWA HIGHWAY 31 
  WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

MNC063-240212-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T1800Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100322T2000Z.100328T1800Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING...THEN WILL BEGIN TO FALL...
  AND WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

IAC041-141-240212-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
913 PM CDT MON MAR 22 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 07PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF PASTURE LAND BEGINS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.36 MON 8 PM    20.0  WED 7 PM
FORS2    12.0   18.44 MON 8 PM    18.5  TUE 7 PM    18.8  THU MAR 18
JRMS2    17.0   24.37 MON 8 PM    24.5  SUN 1 AM
SCOS2    13.0   18.97 MON 8 PM    19.3  THU 1 AM    19.6  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.80 MON 7 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   15.78 MON 9 AM    CONTINUE TO FALL  17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   24.90 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  27.4  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.68 MON 8 PM    N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.50 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   13.30 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.80 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   17.09 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0   NOT AVAILABLE     CONTINUE TO FALL  22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   19.66 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.04 MON 7 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   13.35 MON 1 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   20.88 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E22.00 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   19.47 MON 8 PM    CONTINUE TO FALL  21.8  FRI MAR 19

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.21 MON 8 PM    N/A               22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.19 MON 8 PM    CRESTING          14.3  MON MAR 22

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.65 MON 8 PM    N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16
842 
WGUS83 KFSD 231510
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  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
  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. 

&&

SDC005-241510-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  24 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 14 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...AND 
  MEMORIAL PARK IN HURON WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC111-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 27
  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. 

$$

SDC035-061-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 29 
  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. 

$$

SDC067-135-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.1 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC083-125-241509-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T1200Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 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 11.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS AND SOME FIELDS BEGIN 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T1500Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T1500Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

SDC027-241509-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100326T1536Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100325T1536Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON UNIVERSITY ROAD NEAR 312TH
  STREET IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC011-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-241509-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100328T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100327T1200Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY
  MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ARE FLOODED THROUGH THE BASIN. 

$$

SDC099-241509-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-241509-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100326T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100325T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.

$$

IAC021-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY 
  MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...EAST MAIN STREET ON THE FAR EAST END OF 
  CHEROKEE BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC193-231540-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-100323T1800Z/
/CRRI4.3.IC.100318T1728Z.100320T0700Z.100323T1800Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON TUESDAY MARCH
  23.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOME HOMES AND BUSINESSES SOUTHWEST OF 
  THE GAGING LOCATION WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

MNC063-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T1800Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100323T1400Z.100328T1800Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM 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 
  SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

IAC041-141-241509-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF PASTURE LAND BEGINS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.59 TUE 10 AM   20.0  WED 7 AM 
FORS2    12.0   18.64 TUE 9 AM    19.2  FRI 1 PM 
JRMS2    17.0   24.13 TUE 9 AM    24.7  SUN 7 AM   
SCOS2    13.0   18.90 TUE 9 AM    19.1  TUE 1 AM    19.6  FRI MAR 19

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.50 TUE 9 AM                      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0  E15.30 TUE 7 AM                      17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   24.27 TUE 8 AM                      27.4  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.65 TUE 10 AM                     11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.42 TUE 9 AM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   13.16 TUE 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.69 TUE 9 AM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   16.82 TUE 9 AM                      18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E18.30 TUE 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   19.47 TUE 9 AM                      22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.68 TUE 8 AM                      16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   12.00 TUE 9 AM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   20.57 TUE 10 AM                     22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E21.80 TUE 8 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18
CRRI4    19.0   18.93 TUE 10 AM                     21.8  FRI MAR 19

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.20 TUE 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.40 TUE 9 AM                      14.4  TUE MAR 23

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.40 TUE 10 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

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 16, 10:10 AM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 16, 10:10 AM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION FOR SOUTHEAST SD/SOUTHWEST MN/NORTHWEST IA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1010 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

.DISCUSSION...

LOW CLOUDS HOLDING STRONG ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING...WITH A FEW
REPORTS OF PATCHY DRIZZLE AS EXPECTED. STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY WITH
REGARD TO CLOUD COVER IN OUR FAR WEST THIS AFTERNOON...WITH CURRENT
SATELLITE SHOWING AN AREA OF CLEARING THROUGH NORTH CENTRAL TO
NORTHEASTERN SD...BUT WITH LOW CLOUDS PERSISTING OVER THE CENTRAL
PORTIONS OF THE STATE. IN LIGHT OF THIS...LEFT FORECAST ALONE IN
TERMS OF SOME DECREASE IN CLOUDS IN OUR WEST DURING THE
AFTERNOON...BUT WILL HAVE TO WATCH AS THEY MAY REMAIN CLOUDY THROUGH
THE DAY. WITH THE CLOUD COVER ACROSS THE AREA...PRESENTLY FORECASTED
HIGHS LOOK REASONABLE...RISING ONLY A FEW MORE DEGREES MORE...INTO
THE UPPER 30S TO NEAR 40. MINOR EDITS OUT.  /JM

&&

.AVIATION...

WILL SEE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT TO MVFR CEILINGS THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON...WITH VISIBILITIES RISING TO IFR...THOUGH DROPPING TO
UPPER END MVFR AT TIMES. STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY WITH RESPECT TO HOW
QUICKLY CLOUDS WILL CLEAR OFF TONIGHT...WITH MODEL
DIFFERENCES...THOUGH CLEARING MAY ACTUALLY LEAD TO REDUCED
VISIBILITIES WITH LIGHT WINDS AND RADIATIONAL COOLING CAUSING FOG
ACROSS PARTS OF THE AREA.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...

IN THE SHORTER TERM...WEAK S/W CONTS TO DROP STRAIGHT SWD THRU MN
AND THE EXTREME ERN DKTS...BEFORE MOVG INTO IA AND ADJACENT AREAS
THIS AFTN. THIS WAVE HAS NO DEEP MOISTURE TO WORK WITH...SO
MEASURABLE PCPN IS EXPECTED NOT TO OCCUR. WHAT WL OCCUR THOUGH EARLY
TODAY IS AREAS OF -DZ...PRIMARILY ALONG AND E OF THE JAMES RIVER
VALLEY. THIS A BIT SURPRISING GIVEN THE AREA SDNGS...IN THAT THE
WIND SHEAR IS NOT ALL THAT GREAT NOR THE INSTABILITY. BUT
NONETHELESS IT IS THERE...ALBEIT EXTREMELY LIGHT. OPTED TO NOT
MENTION ANY -FZDZ EVEN THOUGH SOME TEMPS IN THIS FA WL DROP TO
FREEZING OR EVEN JUST BLO. AM BANKING ON NOT ENOUGH DRIZZLE
ACCUMULATION TO POSE PROBLEMS IN TERMS OF FREEZING. LIKE
YESTERDAY...MAX TEMPS TODAY ARE A BIT OF CHALLENGE GIVEN THE DEGREE
OF NLY FLOW. KEPT READINGS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE FAVORED LOCATIONS
THAT STRUGGLE WITH A NORTH WIND...SUCH AS SW MN AND THE BROOKINGS
AREA. KHON MAY ALSO NOT HIT 40. THERE IS SO MUCH WET GROUND
EVERYWHERE AT THIS POINT...REALLY DO NOT WANT TO GO VERY WILD WITH
ANY DEGREE OF WARMING TODAY AS WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY. LASTLY
TODAY...WE WILL KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THE CLEARING LINE WHICH IS TO
THE NORTH AND WEST OF THIS FA. IT IS NOT MOVG VERY FAST...BUT THE
LEADING EDGE OF THE CLEARING WAS A BIT FUTHER ADVANCED THAN WHAT THE
NAM H925 RH FIELD WAS SHOWING. THEREFORE HAVE SOME CLEARING SHOWING
UP FIRST IN OUR SWRN FA...THEN EXPANDING SOME THRU OUR ENTIRE WRN FA
AS THE AFTERNOON PROGRESSES. ELSEWHERE...IT COULD BE VERY TOUGH TO
SEE ANY CLEARING.

TONIGHT...THE S/W WHICH PASSES ACROSS OUR ERN FA TODAY...MOVES SWD
AND TURNS INTO A BONAFIDE UPPER LOW. IT SHUD BE TOO FAR SOUTH AND
EAST TO AFFECT OUR AREA. MOISTURE WISE...THE GFS IS MORE AGGRESSIVE
IN ADVANCING THE CLEARING LINE EWD THAN THE NAM IS WHICH IS A SWITCH
FM PREV RUNS. FOR NOW...OPTED TO COMPROMISE THE CLEARING BETWEEN THE
TWO MODELS. OVERALL...STRATUS MAY HANG TOUGH ALONG AND SE OF CLOSE
TO A SIOUX CITY TO WINDOM MN LINE. THEREFORE KEPT MIN TEMPS RATHER
MILD IN OUR SE CORNER...AND KEPT THEM FAIRLY CHILLY IN OUR NWRN
ZONES. THE OTHER CONCERN WITH ANY CLEARING AND WET GROUND IS
RADIATIONAL FOG. MADE LITTLE IN THE WAY OF ALTERATIONS TO THE PATCHY
FOG WHICH WE ALREADY HAD GOING...JUST BASICALLY FOLLOWING THE
ANTICIPATED CLEARING LINE EWD...AND LINGERING SOME FOG OVER THE
CLEARED AREAS INTO EARLY WED MORNING.

ON WED...A SFC RIDGE PASSES OVER THIS AREA WHICH WL HELP TO SHIFT
THE SFC WINDS TO A SW AND W DIRECTION. THE WINDS JUST OFF THE SFC
ARE ALSO THIS DIRECTION...WHICH SHOULD HELP TO PUSH ANY REMAINING
STRATUS OUT OF OUR SE. BECAUSE OF THE MID LVL RIDGE...WARMING H7
TEMPS ARE NOTED WHICH ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE INVERSION. SO DESPITE A
FAVORABLE WIND DIRECTION...NOT MUCH MIXING WL TAKE PLACE SO KEPT OUR
MAX TEMPS NOT TOO MUCH WARMER THAN THE FCST H925 TEMPS.

WED NIGHT...KEPT OUR PATCHY FOG GOING IN OUR SERN QUARTER AHEAD OF
THE ADVANCING CDFNT. THE SFC WINDS MAY GO LIGHTER THAN WHAT I HAVE
CURRENTLY IN THE GRIDS AFTER MIDNIGHT FOR THOSE LOCATIONS. COUPLED
WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES...RADIATIONAL FOG COULD THEREFORE ONCE AGAIN
OCCUR.

THE CDFNT NUDGES INTO OUR WRN FA LATE WED NIGHT...THEN MOVES THRU
THE ENTIRE FA ON THURSDAY. THE GFS WAS THE QUICKEST SOLUTION...WITH
THE NAM/ECMWF/GEM PRETTY CLOSE. SO FOLLOWED THE LATTER THREE
SOLUTIONS FOR TIMING. THERE IS STILL A GOOD INCREASE IN MOISTURE
DEPTH ACROSS OUR NWRN ZONES BY THUR AFTERNOON...COUPLED WITH SOME
FAIRLY STRONG H7 FRONTOGENESIS. THEREFORE SMALL POPS ARE STILL
WARRANTED IN THAT AREA. MAX TEMPS ON THUR ARE DIFFICULT...IN THAT
THE H925 TEMPS ARE STILL PRETTY MILD...BUT THE SFC FLOW IS SQUARELY
OUT OF THE N OR NNW. AS WE HAVE SEEN LATELY...THIS WIND DIRECTION
DOES NOT GIVE MANY AREAS IN OUR FA ANY FAVORS FOR WARMING. THEREFORE
KEPT OUR NRN ZONES AND OUR SW CORNER IN THE 40S WITH INCREASING
CLOUDS AND THE WIND DIRECTION. THE SIOUX CITY TO STORM LAKE AREA MAY
GET PRETTY MILD.

FINALLY THURSDAY NIGHT THRU THE END OF THE WEEK...WE ARE STILL
DEALING WITH A FAIRLY POTENT STORM SYSTEM MOVG THRU. THE GFS IS
STILL A BIT OF AN OUTLIER COMPARED TO THE NAM/ECMWF/GEM...BUT NOT AS
BAD AS YESTERDAY. THE SWEET SPOT FOR THE MOST PCPN STILL LOOKS TO BE
IN NW IA WHERE THE SRN AND NRN STREAM BECOME PHASED...AND STRONG MID
LVL FRONTOGENESIS/CONVERGENCE EXISTS. IN ADDITION...MUCH OF OUR FA
IS STILL FIRMLY PLACED IN THE RR QUAD OF A JET STREAK TO OUR NE. THE
ENTIRE THERMAL PROFILE BEGINS TO RAPIDLY COOL OFF LATE THUR NIGHT
AND FRIDAY...WHICH IS BOTHERSOME. THIS FAR OUT...IT IS DIFFICULT TO
ASCERTAIN IF THE PCPN WL BE RAIN OR SNOW. BUT THOUGHTS ARE IF IT
PRECIPITATES HEAVY ENOUGH...LIKE IN THE SRN HALF OF OUR FA...THE
MAIN PCPN TYPE WL BE SNOW ON FRIDAY. IN ADDITION WITH THE DEGREE OF
COOLING NOTED FM H925 TO H85...TEMPERATRURES MAY STRUGGLE TO MOVE ON
FRIDAY AND I HAVE THAT DRAWN INTO THE HOURLY TEMP FIELD. FINALLY...
WILL HAVE TO WATCH FOR INSTABILITY ON FRIDAY...AS BOTH THE GFS AND
ECMWF SHOW SOME WEAKLY STABLE AIR IN THE MID LVLS ABOVE THE STRONG
H7 FRONTOGENESIS FIELD THRU THE SRN HALF OF OUR FA.    /MJF

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...NONE.
MN...NONE.
NE...NONE.
SD...NONE.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 16, 4:51 AM CDT, 6 hours 29 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
451 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

SDZ038>040-050-052>071-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-171200-
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-
451 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 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 RIVERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
IN ADDITION...FLOODING WILL OCCUR ON MANY TRIBUTARIES LEADING
INTO THESE MAIN STEM RIVERS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

A STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THIS AREA PRIMARILY IN THE THURSDAY
NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING TIME FRAME. IT DOES APPEAR THAT THE
AIR...BOTH AT THE SURFACE AND ALOFT...MAY BE COLD ENOUGH TO
PRODUCE ACCUMULATING SNOW FRIDAY AND FRIDAY EVENING. BECAUSE OF
THE BORDERLINE TEMPERATURES...IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AT THIS TIME
TO ASCERTAIN HOW MUCH SNOW MAY ACCUMULATE. THE BEST CHANCE FOR
ACCUMULATING SNOW WILL LIKELY BE ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE I 90
CORRIDOR.

.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.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.