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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 11, 2010Clay County, Dickinson County, Iowa

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 11, 2010, 9:39 AM CST for Clay County, Dickinson County, Iowa. It took effect at Mar 11, 2010, 5:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2010, 9:39 AM CST (15:39 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2010, 5:00 PM CST
Expired
Apr 1, 2010, 10:06 AM CDT
In force
21 days
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:43 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 Spencer (SPWI4).

Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
10 ft
Moderate stage
14 ft
Major stage
16 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

839 
WGUS43 KFSD 111539
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
939 AM CST THU MAR 11 2010

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT AND FORECAST TEMPERATURES FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. ANY 
ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS OR CHANGES IN THE RATE OF SNOWMELT COULD 
AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. THESE CREST FORECASTS SHOULD NOT BE
ASSUMED TO BE THE ABSOLUTE CRESTS FOR THE SNOWMELT SEASON.
 
RUNOFF FROM RECENT RAINS...COMBINED WITH RAPIDLY ACCELERATING SNOW
MELT AND SOME ICE EFFECTS...HAS CAUSED THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE 
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER TO QUICKLY RISE IN THE LAST 2 DAYS. WIDESPREAD
RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF OVER AN INCH HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THIS AREA 
OVER THE LAST 2 TO 3 DAYS.

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. 

&&

IAC059-121539-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0006.100312T1300Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T1300Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM CST THU MAR 11 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.

$$

IAC041-059-121539-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0007.100311T2300Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100311T2300Z.100319T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM CST THU MAR 11 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 9.2 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-121539-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0008.100314T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.IC.100314T1800Z.100316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM CST THU MAR 11 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   10.99 THU 8 AM      
SPWI4    10.0   E9.20 THU 7 AM   14.6  FRI 1 PM 
LNNI4    18.0   16.85 THU 9 AM   18.7  TUE 7 AM 

MG
36 follow-up statements
888 
WGUS83 KFSD 121622
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

...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
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT AND FORECAST TEMPERATURES FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. ANY 
ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS OR CHANGES IN THE RATE OF SNOWMELT COULD 
AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. ANY ICE JAMS WILL ALSO AFFECT THE CREST
FORECASTS. THESE CREST FORECASTS SHOULD NOT BE ASSUMED TO BE THE 
ABSOLUTE CRESTS FOR THE SNOWMELT SEASON.
 
RUNOFF FROM RECENT RAINS...COMBINED WITH RAPIDLY ACCELERATING SNOW
MELT AND SOME ICE EFFECTS...HAS CAUSED THE RIVERS AND STREAMS IN 
THE AREA TO QUICKLY RISE IN THE LAST 1 TO 2 DAYS.

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. 

&&

SDC005-131622-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0001.100312T1608Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.100312T0422Z.100321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 11.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE PACKING PLANT IN
  HURON WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-131621-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0002.100313T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.ER.100313T0300Z.100324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 06AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-131621-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 11.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 

$$

SDC067-135-131621-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100403T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 11.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.6 FEET BY SATURDAY APRIL 03
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-131621-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.1.ER.100312T0645Z.100312T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC083-125-131621-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.100312T1608Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.ER.100312T1415Z.100319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-125-131621-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.100312T2136Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.ER.100312T2136Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

IAC059-131621-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.100312T1330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-059-131621-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100312T2136Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.6 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-131621-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.100313T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.IC.100313T1800Z.100317T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.9 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

SDC035-131621-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.100313T1800Z-100317T1800Z/
/MTVS2.1.ER.100313T1800Z.100314T1800Z.100316T1800Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

...FLOOD WARNING NOW EXPECTED TO END 1 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  8.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 14. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

SDC099-131621-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100312T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CST FRI MAR 12 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 11.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   11.88 FRI 10 AM   17.8  SUN MAR 21   
FORS2    12.0   11.19 FRI 6 AM    16.2  WED MAR 24   
JRMS2    17.0   17.44 FRI 10 AM   22.7  WED MAR 31   
SCOS2    13.0   13.66 FRI 9 AM    17.6  SAT APR 3 

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.60 FRI 9 AM      N/A     
DVSS2    11.0   11.00 FRI 8 AM    13.5  THU 7 PM  
WKAS2    14.0  E13.20 FRI 7 AM    17.3  FRI MAR 19  

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.35 FRI 7 AM      N/A   
SPWI4    10.0    9.35 FRI 8 AM    14.6  THU 1 PM  
LNNI4    18.0   17.39 FRI 10 AM   19.4  WED 1 AM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    7.52 FRI 9 AM     8.6  SUN 1 PM    

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0   10.36 FRI 9 AM     N/A
394 
WGUS83 KFSD 131640
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1040 AM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0   10.70 SAT 9 AM    N/A    

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

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

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.74 SAT 10 AM   N/A   

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

MG
155 
WGUS83 KFSD 140355
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
...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
  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 AT AKRON
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.2.ER.100312T0645Z.100314T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 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. 

$$

SDC087-125-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PKRS2.3.ER.100313T1539Z.100316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE
  ON 274TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND NUMEROUS COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC125-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VRPS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 06PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE
  ON 455TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC083-125-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.3.ER.100312T1415Z.100317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 06PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE SOUTHWEST OF DAVIS ON 286TH STREET. 

$$

SDC027-125-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 303RD STREET BETWEEN LODI AND COLFAX CORNER. 

$$

SDC027-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.100316T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERS2.2.ER.100316T1600Z.100320T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  25.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC005-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.100312T0422Z.100321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL IS IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-150355-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 23 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.100330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.3 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC035-150354-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100321T0000Z/
/MTVS2.2.ER.100312T1717Z.100314T0300Z.100320T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE IS 
  OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC083-099-140425-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-100314T0355Z/
/WAVS2.1.ER.100313T1556Z.100313T1915Z.100313T2334Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13...AND CRESTED AT 10.65 FEET AROUND 2 PM SATURDAY MARCH 13.
* THE STAGE IS EXPECTED TO VARY NEAR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH MONDAY
  MARCH 15.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.2.ER.100313T1422Z.100319T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-099-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HTFS2.2.ER.100313T2213Z.100314T0245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER LEFT BANKS ARE OVERTOPPED 
  FLOODING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND...AND HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF
  HARTFORD BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

SDC099-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.100313T2331Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 05PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

IAC059-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.100313T1428Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

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

$$

IAC041-059-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 02PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY MARCH 
  13.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD B40 SOUTHEAST OF SPENCER 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

IAC021-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.100314T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.2.IC.100314T1200Z.100323T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.6 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.100313T0145Z.100317T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  12.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  17 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVER OVERFLOWS. 

$$

IAC119-150354-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100317T2200Z/
/RAPI4.1.ER.100313T1600Z.100313T2315Z.100316T2200Z.UU/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 13.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.1 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 15.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-141-150354-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.100313T0103Z.100314T0245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LAND BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC063-150354-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.100316T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.ER.100316T1800Z.100321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CST SAT MAR 13 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

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

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.68 SAT 9 PM    N/A
PKRS2     9.0   11.20 SAT 9 PM    11.8  WED MAR 17 
VRPS2    12.0   13.00 SAT 6 PM    14.0  WED MAR 17 
DVSS2    11.0   14.40 SAT 6 PM    15.4  THU MAR 18 
WKAS2    14.0   15.40 SAT 6 PM    17.8  SAT MAR 20 
VERS2    21.0   15.54 SAT 9 PM    25.3  SAT MAR 20

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   14.35 SAT 9 PM    18.7  SUN MAR 21 
FORS2    12.0   13.41 SAT 9 PM    17.1  TUE MAR 23 
JRMS2    17.0   19.64 SAT 9 PM    23.6  FRI MAR 26 
SCOS2    13.0   15.57 SAT 9 PM    18.3  MON MAR 29 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   13.86 SAT 9 PM    13.9  SUN MAR 14 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
WAVS2    10.0    9.00 SAT 9 PM                       10.7  SAT MAR 13
AKRI4    16.0   16.56 SAT 9 PM    19.5  FRI MAR 19

SKUNK CREEK
HTFS2    10.0   11.25 SAT 9 PM    N/A
WCCS2     9.0   10.92 SAT 6 PM    N/A

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.74 SAT 8 AM    N/A
SPWI4    10.0   10.75 SAT 2 PM    14.4  THU MAR 18
LNNI4    18.0   17.79 SAT 9 PM    20.6  MON MAR 22
CHKI4    17.0   18.15 SAT 7 AM    19.6  WED MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   12.63 SAT 9 PM    14.1  MON MAR 15  

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   9.15 SAT 9 PM      N/A

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   7.93 SAT 9 PM    13.6  SAT MAR 20
010 
WGUS83 KFSD 141539
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1039 AM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    8.37 SUN 9 AM    13.7  SAT 1 AM
137 
WGUS83 KFSD 150415
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1115 PM CDT SUN MAR 14 2010

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.29 SUN 10 PM   N/A

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

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   17.30 SUN  9 PM   N/A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS 

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC087-171645-
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/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT TUE MAR 16 2010

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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


$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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


$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

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

$$

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

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT A NEW RECORD HIGH STAGE OF
  22.85 FEET ON 10 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.

$$

IAC035-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.3.IC.100313T0145Z.100319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 3 BYPASS IS CLOSED DUE TO 
  FLOODING...AND THE WATER REACHES THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 2ND STREET 
  AND BEECH STREET IN CHEROKEE. WATER ALSO REACHES THE FRONT OF THE 
  B&H FEED STORE. 

$$

IAC193-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRRI4.3.ER.100318T1800Z.100321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR CORRECTIONVILLE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  22.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING ON THE EAST 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER BEGINS...AND WATER WILL SPREAD 1/4 MILE EAST AND 
  AFFECT HIGHWAY L27. 

$$

SDC087-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.IC.100312T0645Z.100314T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC087-125-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-100321T2100Z/
/PKRS2.3.IC.100313T1539Z.100314T1430Z.100320T2100Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC083-125-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T1200Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-125-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 17.3 FEET 
  THROUGH FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC027-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100325T1800Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100319T1800Z.100324T1800Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 26.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 19. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 26.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST 
  OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT A NEW RECORD HIGH STAGE OF 
  11.18 FEET ON TUESDAY MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100318T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY 
  THROUGH FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.100317T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

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

$$

SDC099-101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 15.00 FEET AT 1230 AM
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 18
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-181700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-100319T1555Z/
/SXFS2.1.IC.100318T0137Z.100318T0515Z.100318T1352Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 15.3 FEET BY 7 AM 
  FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 22.45 FEET AT 3 PM TUESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 22.35 FEET AT 1230 PM
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 BEGINS TO FLOOD WHERE THE 
  RAILROAD TRACKS CROSS. 

$$

IAC041-141-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 11.55 FEET AT 1130 AM
  TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS AND 
  SOME COUNTY ROADS ARE ALSO FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-100322T1200Z/
/MTVS2.3.IC.100312T1717Z.100314T1430Z.100321T1200Z.NR/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 21.

$$

IAC119-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-100320T0600Z/
/RAPI4.2.IC.100313T1600Z.100316T1645Z.100319T0600Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 17.00 FEET AT 1145 AM
  TUESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.100316T0449Z.100318T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.1.IC.100318T1800Z.100317T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 13.74 FEET AT 345 AM
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.5 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-101-191629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.1.ER.100318T0211Z.100318T0230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 14.45 FEET AT 1230 AM
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

MNC083-191629-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-100319T1800Z/
/MMLM5.1.ER.100318T1800Z.100318T1800Z.100318T1800Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST NEAR FLOOD STAGE AT 1 PM 
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

IAC167-181700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-100319T0344Z/
/ALTI4.2.IC.100314T0315Z.100315T1545Z.100318T0400Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT THU MAR 18 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FLOYD RIVER AT ALTON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 11 PM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 9.3 FEET BY 7 AM 
  FRIDAY.

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   17.99 THU 10 AM   18.6  THU MARCH 25  
FORS2    12.0   18.62 THU 10 AM   18.8  FRI   
JRMS2    17.0   25.35 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   19.31 THU 10 AM   19.8  FRI 7 PM  

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   16.60 THU 8 AM    N/A               16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   14.95 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   22.72 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0   23.69 THU 7 AM    24.2  FRI 7 AM  
CRRI4    19.0   18.64 THU 10 AM   22.2  SUN 1 PM  

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.41 THU 10 AM   N/A                9.3  SUN MAR 14
PKRS2     9.0    9.99 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    12.2  SUN MAR 14
DVSS2    11.0   13.95 THU 7 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   17.40 WED 7 PM    HOLD STEADY       17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   25.13 THU 10 AM   26.7  FRI 1 PM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.62 THU 10 AM   N/A               11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   12.00 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    12.1  THU MAR 18
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 WED 1 PM    N/A               12.2  WED MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   14.51 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.05 THU 10 AM   14.5  THU 7 PM    15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.86 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    17.5  THU MAR 18
HAWI4    15.0   21.63 THU 9 AM    CONT SLOW FALL    22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   22.09 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    22.4  WED MAR 17

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0   10.76 THU 10 AM   N/A               11.6  TUE MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   10.54 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    15.9  SUN MAR 14

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.07 THU 10 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    17.0  TUE MAR 16

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.48 THU 10 AM   N/A               20.5  THU MAR 18
JCKM5    12.0   11.86 THU 10 AM   13.5  MON 1 PM    13.7  WED MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   14.15 THU 10 AM   N/A               14.6  WED MAR 17
MMLM5    14.0   13.93 THU 7 AM    14.0  THU 1 PM  

FLOYD RIVER
ALTI4    12.0   11.10 THU 11 AM   CONT SLOW FALL    16.8  MON MAR 15

MG
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
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
363 
WGUS83 KFSD 240228
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

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

  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION 

...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
  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. 

&&

SDC005-250228-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 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. 


$$

SDC111-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 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. 


$$

SDC035-061-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 07PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 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. 


$$

SDC067-135-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 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. 


$$

SDC083-125-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T1200Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

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. 


$$

SDC027-125-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100326T1500Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100325T1500Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 05PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 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. 


$$

SDC027-240258-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-100326T1536Z/
/VERS2.2.IC.100318T0131Z.100320T1331Z.100323T2230Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 5 PM TUESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* 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. 


$$

SDC011-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08PM 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. 


$$

SDC011-101-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-101-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100328T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100327T1200Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 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 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. 


$$

SDC099-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100326T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100325T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 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-SDC083-127-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM 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.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.


$$

IAC149-SDC127-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 


$$

IAC059-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100322T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC041-059-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 02PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.


$$

IAC021-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 


$$

IAC035-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM 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 21.0 FEET...OLD HIGHWAY 5 EAST BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND
SOME HOMES...BUSINESSES...AND ROADS IN CHEROKEE BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

MNC033-063-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
AGRICULTURAL LAND. 


$$

MNC063-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T1800Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100323T2315Z.100328T1800Z.NO/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 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. 


$$

IAC041-141-250227-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
928 PM CDT TUE MAR 23 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 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   19.70 TUE 9 PM    20.0  WED 7 AM    
FORS2    12.0   18.80 TUE 9 PM    19.2  FRI 1 PM    
JRMS2    17.0   24.16 TUE 8 PM    24.7  SUN 7 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   18.82 TUE 8 PM    19.1  TUE 1 AM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.50 TUE 9 AM                      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0   15.47 TUE 5 PM                      17.6  SUN MAR 14
VERS2    21.0   20.69 TUE 8 PM                      27.4  SUN MAR 21

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0     9.57 TUE 8 PM                      11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2    9.0    11.33 TUE 8 PM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   13.08 TUE 8 PM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.50 TUE 8 PM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   16.60 TUE 8 PM                      18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E18.30 TUE 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   19.27 TUE 8 PM                      22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.00 TUE 3 PM                      16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   12.90 TUE 3 PM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   20.37 TUE 9 PM                      22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E21.80 TUE 8 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.12 TUE 8 PM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.31 TUE 8 PM                      14.5  TUE MAR 23

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4    8.0     8.30 TUE 9 PM      N/A             11.6  TUE MAR 16
404 
WGUS83 KFSD 241542
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

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

  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 

...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 WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-251542-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 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. 

$$

SDC035-061-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY 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. 

$$

SDC011-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

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

$$

SDC011-101-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-251541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
  OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-251541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100326T0600Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100325T0600Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 31.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* 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. 

$$

IAC021-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-251541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100328T1200Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100327T1200Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  SATURDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...OLD HIGHWAY 5 EAST BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND
  SOME HOMES...BUSINESSES...AND ROADS IN CHEROKEE BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC033-063-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE HIGHER WEST BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND. 

$$

MNC063-251541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100323T2315Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL SLOWLY FALL TO 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC083-125-241612-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-100325T1200Z/
/DVSS2.3.IC.100312T1415Z.100315T2345Z.100324T0145Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OVERNIGHT.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 10.1 FEET BY 7 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS AND SOME FIELDS BEGIN 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-125-251541-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100327T1800Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100326T1800Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

IAC041-141-251541-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 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   19.78 WED 10 AM   19.8  WED 1 PM
FORS2    12.0   18.95 WED 10 AM   19.2  SAT 1 AM    19.0  WED MAR 24
JRMS2    17.0   24.22 WED 10 AM   24.7  SUN 7 AM 
SCOS2    13.0   18.86 WED 9 AM    19.1  MON 7 PM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.58 WED 10 AM                     11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.23 WED 10 AM                     12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   12.92 WED 10 AM                     15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.41 WED 9 AM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   16.30 WED 9 AM                      18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E17.90 WED 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   19.12 WED 10 AM                     22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.00 TUE 3 PM                      16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   12.65 WED 9 AM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   20.11 WED 10 AM                     22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E20.90 WED 7 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   22.05 WED 10 AM                     22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.23 WED 10 AM                     14.4  WED MAR 24

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0  E10.62 WED 7 AM                      16.4  MON MAR 15
WKAS2    14.0  E15.20 WED 7 AM                      17.6  SUN MAR 14

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.06 WED 10 AM                     11.6  TUE MAR 16
260 
WGUS83 KFSD 250308
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

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

  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER 

...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 WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-260308-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 


$$

SDC111-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 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. 


$$

SDC035-061-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 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. 


$$

SDC067-135-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

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


$$

SDC011-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

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


$$

SDC011-101-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-101-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
  OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100326T0600Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100325T0600Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS
  BEGINS...AND THE GLENWOOD STABLE BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 31.


$$

IAC149-SDC127-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 


$$

IAC059-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100323T1235Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 12PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 


$$

IAC041-059-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* 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. 

$$

IAC021-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 


$$

IAC035-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100328T1200Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100327T1200Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  SATURDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...OLD HIGHWAY 5 EAST BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND
  SOME HOMES...BUSINESSES...AND ROADS IN CHEROKEE BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

MNC033-063-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 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. 


$$

MNC063-260307-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T2100Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100324T2030Z.100328T2100Z.NO/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL SLOWLY FALL TO 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC027-125-260307-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100327T1800Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100326T1800Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 05PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

IAC041-141-250338-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-100325T0308Z/
/SPOI4.3.IC.100313T0103Z.100316T1630Z.100324T1852Z.NR/
1008 PM CDT WED MAR 24 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.76 WED 9 PM    19.8  THU 1 AM    
FORS2    12.0   19.04 WED 9 PM    19.2  SAT 1 AM    
JRMS2    17.0   24.29 WED 9 PM    24.7  SUN 7 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   18.81 WED 9 PM    19.1  MON 7 PM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0     9.59 WED 10 PM                     11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2    9.0    11.19 WED 9 PM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   12.83 WED 9 PM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.19 WED 9 PM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   16.06 WED 9 PM                      18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E17.90 WED 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   18.99 WED 9 PM                      22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.26 WED 1 PM                      16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   12.65 WED 9 AM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   19.93 WED 10 PM                     22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E20.90 WED 7 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.94 WED 9 PM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.43 WED 9 PM                      14.5  WED MAR 24

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   15.23 WED 5 PM                      17.5  WED MAR 17

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4    8.0   7.69 WED 10 PM                       11.6  TUE MAR 16
363 
WGUS83 KFSD 251518
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 

...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 WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-261918-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY 
  FALL BY FRIDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-261918-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 27
  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. 

$$

SDC035-061-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 29 
  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. 

$$

SDC067-135-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.1 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC011-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

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

$$

SDC011-101-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T1200Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
  OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T1200Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T1200Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-251548-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100326T0600Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100325T0802Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 15.4 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-SDC083-127-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 12PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.

$$

IAC021-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 19.9 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVER OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC033-063-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 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. 

$$

MNC063-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T2100Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100328T2100Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC027-125-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100330T0600Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100329T0600Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.72 THU 9 AM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   19.09 THU 9 AM    19.2  FRI 7 AM
JRMS2    17.0   24.34 THU 9 AM    24.7  SAT 7 PM    25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.82 THU 9 AM    19.1  MON 1 PM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.63 THU 9 AM                      11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.15 THU 9 AM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   12.68 THU 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.04 THU 9 AM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.81 THU 9 AM                      18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E17.80 THU 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   18.89 THU 9 AM                      22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.26 WED 1 PM                      16.7  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0  E12.30 THU 7 AM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   19.77 THU 9 AM                      22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E19.90 THU 7 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.87 THU 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.19 THU 9 AM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0  E15.10 THU 7 AM                      17.6  SUN MAR 14

MG
732 
WGUS83 KFSD 251840 CCA
FLSFSD

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 

...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 WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-261918-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING NOW AND WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY 
  FALL BY FRIDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-261918-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 27
  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. 

$$

SDC035-061-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 29 
  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. 

$$

SDC067-135-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.1 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC011-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

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

$$

SDC011-101-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T1200Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
  OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T1200Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T1200Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
  SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-251548-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-100326T0600Z/
/SXFS2.2.IC.100318T2107Z.100320T0615Z.100325T0802Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 15.4 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-SDC083-127-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 12PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.

$$

IAC021-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 19.9 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVER OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC033-063-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 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. 

$$

MNC063-261917-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100329T2100Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100328T2100Z.NO/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC027-125-261917-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100330T0600Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100329T0600Z.NR/
140 PM CDT THU MAR 25 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.72 THU 9 AM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   19.09 THU 9 AM    19.2  FRI 7 AM
JRMS2    17.0   24.34 THU 9 AM    24.7  SAT 7 PM    25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.82 THU 9 AM    19.1  MON 1 PM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.63 THU 9 AM                      11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   11.15 THU 9 AM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   12.68 THU 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   13.04 THU 9 AM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.81 THU 9 AM                      18.1  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E17.80 THU 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   18.89 THU 9 AM                      22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.26 WED 1 PM                      16.7  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0  E12.30 THU 7 AM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   19.77 THU 9 AM                      22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E19.90 THU 7 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.87 THU 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   14.19 THU 9 AM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0  E15.10 THU 7 AM                      17.6  SUN MAR 14

MG
455 
WGUS83 KFSD 261447
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 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 WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-271847-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* 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. 

$$

SDC035-061-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.6 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. 

$$

SDC067-135-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 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. 

$$

SDC011-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-101-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T1200Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 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 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
  OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-271846-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 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 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
  FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY 46 BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM 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. 

$$

MNC063-271846-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100330T1200Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100329T1200Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC027-125-271846-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100329T0600Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100328T0600Z.NR/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

IAC059-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.IC.100312T0705Z.100324T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 01PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.

$$

IAC021-271846-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS ALONG THIS ENTIRE STRETCH OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC035-271846-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0600Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100329T0600Z.NO/
947 AM CDT FRI MAR 26 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 7AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE NORTH BANK OF THE RIVER OVERFLOWS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.57 FRI 9 AM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   19.05 FRI 9 AM                      19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.38 FRI 9 AM    24.6  SUN 7 PM    25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.84 FRI 8 AM    19.1  TUE 7 AM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.52 FRI 9 AM                      11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   10.97 FRI 9 AM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   12.43 FRI 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   12.75 FRI 8 AM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
HAWI4    15.0  E17.50 FRI 7 AM                      22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   18.57 FRI 9 AM                      22.4  WED MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.66 FRI 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.88 FRI 9 AM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0  E14.70 FRI 7 AM                      17.6  WED MAR 14

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.95 THU 1 PM                      16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0  E12.20 FRI 7 AM                      15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   19.47 FRI 9 AM                      22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E19.00 FRI 7 AM                      23.8  THU MAR 18

MG
950 
WGUS83 KFSD 271515
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 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 WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  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. 

&&

SDC005-281915-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 


$$

SDC111-281915-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.9 FEET BY 1 PM
  SATURDAY.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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. 


$$

SDC035-061-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.5 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. 


$$

SDC067-135-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
BUILDINGS. 


$$

SDC011-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 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. 


$$

SDC011-101-281914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100401T1800Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100331T1800Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.3 FEET...473RD AVENUE NORTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-101-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T1200Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 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 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 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 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.


$$

IAC149-SDC127-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY 1 PM
  SATURDAY.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 


$$

MNC033-063-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 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. 


$$

MNC063-281914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100331T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100330T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC027-125-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100329T0600Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.100328T0600Z.NR/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS
IN NON-LEVEED AREAS AND SOME AGRICULTURAL LAND WILL FLOOD IF THE 
LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

IAC059-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC041-059-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 06PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.


$$

IAC021-281914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

IAC035-281914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT SAT MAR 27 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...CHEROKEE CITY PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD ON 
THE SOUTH BANK OF THE RIVER. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.32 SAT 9 AM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   18.84 SAT 10 AM   18.9  SAT 1 PM    19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.31 SAT 9 AM    24.5  SUN 7 AM    25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.89 SAT 9 AM    19.0  SUN 7 PM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0     9.39 SAT 9 AM                      10.1  WED MAR 17
BRKS2    9.0    10.7  SAT 9 AM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   12.20 SAT 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   12.49 SAT 9 AM                      15.4  WED MAR 17
HAWI4    15.0      M              17.2  SAT 1 PM    22.5  WED MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   18.26 SAT 9 AM    18.3  SAT 1 PM    22.4  WED MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.54 SAT 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.75 SAT 9 AM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   14.95 THU 7 PM                      17.5  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.55 FRI 11 AM                     16.6  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   12.00 FRI 6 PM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
LNNI4    18.0   19.20 SAT 10 AM                     22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0      M              17.9  SAT 1 PM    23.8  THU MAR 18
315 
WGUS83 KFSD 281520
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

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

  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
   
.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 MONDAY MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-291920-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY...BUT REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL
  WEEKS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 


$$

SDC111-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY...BUT REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL
  WEEKS.
* 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. 


$$

SDC035-061-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY...BUT REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL
  WEEKS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
FLOODING. 


$$

SDC067-135-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  THEN BEGIN FALLING...AND REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST
  SEVERAL WEEKS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
BUILDINGS. 


$$

MNC033-063-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 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. 


$$

MNC063-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100331T1200Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100330T1200Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC011-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 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. 


$$

SDC011-101-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100401T1800Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100331T1800Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 0.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.3 FEET...473RD AVENUE NORTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-101-281550-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T1049Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.94 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  28.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 6 AM SUNDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 11.6 FEET BY 7 AM 
  MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T0600Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T0600Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100402T2100Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100401T2100Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100403T0600Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100402T0600Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE 
FLOODED. 


$$

IAC059-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.100326T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC041-059-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.


$$

IAC021-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-100403T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.100402T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY APRIL 01.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

IAC035-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS...AND 
CHEROKEE COUNTY RESCUE MOBILIZES AND SETS UP THE FLOOD CONTROL 
CENTER. 


$$

SDC027-125-281550-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100329T0600Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS
IN NON-LEVEED AREAS AND SOME AGRICULTURAL LAND WILL FLOOD IF THE 
LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.04 SUN 9 AM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   18.64 SUN 9 AM                      19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.21 SUN 9 AM                      25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.86 SUN 9 AM    18.9  SUN 1 PM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.27 SUN 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.40 SUN 9 AM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0   9.36 SUN 9 AM                         9.8  SAT MAR 20
BRKS2    9.0   0.95 SUN 9 AM                        12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   11.98 SUN 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   12.26 SUN 9 AM                      14.6  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0                                       21.6  THU MAR 18
AKRI4    16.0   17.91 SUN 9 AM                      22.3  THU MAR 18

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.55 FRI 11 AM                     16.6  THU MAR 18
SPWI4    10.0   11.82 SAT 11 AM                     15.0  THU MAR 18
LNNI4    18.0   19.02 SUN 9 AM                      22.8  THU MAR 18
CHKI4    17.0                                       23.8  THU MAR 18

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0                                       16.9  FRI MAR 19

WILLIAMS
047 
WGUS83 KFSD 282209 CCA
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

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

  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS

...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
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  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 MONDAY MORNING.

&&

SDC005-291920-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.8 FEET
  BY 7 AM MONDAY...BUT REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL
  WEEKS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE
BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION.


$$

SDC111-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET
  BY 7 AM MONDAY...BUT REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL
  WEEKS.
* 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.


$$

SDC035-061-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.1 FEET
  BY 7 AM MONDAY...BUT REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL
  WEEKS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS
FLOODING.


$$

SDC067-135-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY APRIL 01
  THEN BEGIN FALLING...AND REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST
  SEVERAL WEEKS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM
BUILDINGS.


$$

MNC033-063-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 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.


$$

MNC063-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100331T1200Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100330T1200Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON.


$$

SDC011-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 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.


$$

SDC011-101-291919-
/O.COR.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100401T1800Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100331T1800Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT AGRICULTURAL
LANDS ALONG THE RIGHT BANK OF THE RIVER.


$$

SDC099-101-281550-
/O.COR.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.100328T1049Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.94 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 6 AM SUNDAY
  MARCH 28.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 11.6 FEET BY 7 AM
  MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD.


$$

SDC099-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T0600Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T0600Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX
FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-291919-
/O.COR.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100402T2100Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100401T2100Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.

$$

IAC149-SDC127-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100403T0600Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100402T0600Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE
FLOODED.


$$

IAC059-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.100326T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD.


$$

IAC041-059-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.5 FEET
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.


$$

IAC021-291919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-100403T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.100402T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  THURSDAY APRIL 01.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS
FLOODED.


$$

IAC035-291919-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.100329T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS...AND
CHEROKEE COUNTY RESCUE MOBILIZES AND SETS UP THE FLOOD CONTROL
CENTER.


$$

SDC027-125-281550-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-100329T0600Z/
/WKAS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100314T2342Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1020 AM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 08AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS
IN NON-LEVEED AREAS AND SOME AGRICULTURAL LAND WILL FLOOD IF THE
LEVEES FAIL.


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.04 SUN 9 AM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   18.64 SUN 9 AM                      19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.21 SUN 9 AM                      25.5  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.86 SUN 9 AM    18.9  SUN 1 PM    19.6  SAT MAR 20

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.27 SUN 9 AM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.40 SUN 9 AM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.36 SUN 9 AM                       9.8  SAT MAR 20
BRKS2     9.0  E10.30 SUN 9 AM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   11.98 SUN 9 AM                      15.0  THU MAR 18
SFLS2    12.0   12.26 SUN 9 AM                      14.6  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E17.00 SUN 9 AM                      21.6  THU MAR 18
AKRI4    16.0   17.91 SUN 9 AM                      22.3  THU MAR 18

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.55 FRI 11 AM                     16.6  THU MAR 18
SPWI4    10.0   11.82 SAT 11 AM                     15.0  THU MAR 18
LNNI4    18.0   19.02 SUN 9 AM                      22.8  THU MAR 18
CHKI4    17.0                                       23.8  THU MAR 18

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0                                       16.9  FRI MAR 19

WILLIAMS
507 
WGUS83 KFSD 290216
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 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
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  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. 

&&

SDC005-300616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS 
FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-300616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 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...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 


$$

SDC035-061-300616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 24.1 FEET THROUGH
  7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
FLOODING. 


$$

SDC067-135-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 18.9 FEET THROUGH
  7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
BUILDINGS. 


$$

MNC033-063-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 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. 


$$

MNC063-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100331T1200Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100330T1200Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON 
  TUESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING IN RURAL AREAS BEGINS 
ON NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER. 


$$

SDC011-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 


$$

SDC011-101-300615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100403T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100402T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 04PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON 
  THURSDAY APRIL 01.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.3 FEET...473RD AVENUE NORTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-101-290246-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-100329T1200Z/
/DERS2.3.IC.100315T0135Z.100318T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 6 AM SUNDAY
  MARCH 28.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 10.9 FEET BY 7 AM 
  TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LANDS ALONG THE LOWER BANKS
OF THE RIVER BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC099-300615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T1218Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T1218Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON 
  MONDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100402T2100Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100401T2100Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.


$$

IAC149-SDC127-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100403T0600Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100402T0600Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON 
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE 
FLOODED. 


$$

IAC059-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC041-059-300615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.


$$

IAC021-300615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-100403T0600Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.100402T0600Z.NR/
916 PM CDT SUN MAR 28 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.93 SUN 9 PM                      19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   18.52 SUN 8 PM                      19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.16 SUN 8 PM                      24.9  FRI MAR 19
SCOS2    13.0   18.77 SUN 8 PM                      19.6  SAT MAR 20

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.19 SUN 8 PM                      22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.22 SUN 8 PM                      14.5  THU MAR 25

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.21 SUN 7 PM                       9.8  SAT MAR 20
BRKS2     9.0   10.48 SUN 4 PM                      12.1  FRI MAR 19
DERS2    12.0   11.86 SUN 9 PM                      14.0  FRI MAR 19
SFLS2    12.0   12.15 SUN 8 PM                      14.6  SAT MAR 20
HAWI4    15.0  E17.00 SUN 9 AM                      20.2  FRI MAR 19
AKRI4    16.0   17.74 SUN 8 PM                      21.5  FRI MAR 19

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.60 FRI 11 AM                     16.4  FRI MAR 19
SPWI4    10.0   11.82 SAT 11 AM                     14.9  FRI MAR 19
LNNI4    18.0   18.92 SUN 8 PM                      22.5  FRI MAR 19
039 
WGUS83 KFSD 291455
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE 

...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
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  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. 

&&

SDC005-301855-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

MNC033-063-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 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. 

$$

MNC063-301854-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100401T0150Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100331T0150Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 9 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM MONDAY 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 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC011-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-301854-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100402T1800Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100401T1800Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.30 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY THURSDAY APRIL 1.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.3 FEET...473RD AVENUE NORTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC099-291525-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-100330T1701Z/
/SFLS2.2.IC.100315T0430Z.100318T0015Z.100329T1701Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL TO FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  29.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...CROP AND PASTURE LAND UPSTREAM OF SIOUX 
  FALLS BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-301854-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100403T1800Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100402T1800Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ON THE 
  SOUTH DAKOTA SIDE OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-301854-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100404T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100403T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.IC.100312T0705Z.100329T1237Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-059-301854-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-301854-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC035-291525-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-100330T0000Z/
/CHKI4.2.IC.100313T0145Z.100318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT MON MAR 29 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CHEROKEE.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY
  MARCH 29.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS...AND 
  CHEROKEE COUNTY RESCUE MOBILIZES AND SETS UP THE FLOOD CONTROL 
  CENTER. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.84 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   18.38 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.06 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       25.0  FRI MAR 18

SCOS2    13.0   18.88 MON 8 AM   SLOWLY FALL       19.6  SAT MAR 20

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.12 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   13.15 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       14.5  THU MAR 25

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.23 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0  E10.30 MON 7 AM   SLOWLY FALL       12.1  FRI MAR 19
SFLS2    12.0   12.00 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       15.4  WED MAR 17
HAWI4    15.0  E16.50 MON 7 AM   SLOWLY FALL       22.5  TUE MAR 16
AKRI4    16.0   17.55 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.41 MON 8 AM   SLOWLY FALL       16.7  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0  E11.50 MON 7 AM   SLOWLY FALL       15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   18.83 MON 9 AM   SLOWLY FALL       22.9  WED MAR 17
CHKI4    17.0  E16.80 MON 7 AM   SLOWLY FALL       23.8  FRI MAR 19

MG
640 
WGUS83 KFSD 301436
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD 

...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
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  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. 

&&

SDC005-311836-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-311836-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-311836-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-311836-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT 
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC011-311836-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-311836-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100405T0600Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100404T0600Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.3 FEET...473RD AVENUE NORTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-311835-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100404T0600Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100403T0600Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 07AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ON THE 
  SOUTH DAKOTA SIDE OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-311835-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100404T1200Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100403T1200Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC059-301506-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-100330T1436Z/
/MIFI4.U.IC.100312T0705Z.000000T0000Z.100330T0336Z.UU/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-059-311835-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 06AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-311835-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-311835-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 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. 

$$

MNC063-311835-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100401T2100Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100331T2100Z.NO/
936 AM CDT TUE MAR 30 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY APRIL 1.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING IN RURAL AREAS BEGINS 
  ON NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.73 TUE 9 AM   19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   18.14 TUE 9 AM   19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   23.87 TUE 9 AM   25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.77 TUE 8 AM   19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.08 TUE 9 AM   11.2  TUE MAR 16
BRKS2     9.0   10.25 TUE 9 AM   12.1  FRI MAR 19
HAWI4    15.0  E16.10 TUE 7 AM   22.5  TUE MAR 16
AKRI4    16.0   17.23 TUE 9 AM   22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0  E11.80 TUE 7 AM   16.7  WED MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0  E11.40 TUE 6 AM   15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   18.67 TUE 9 AM   22.9  WED MAR 217

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.93 TUE 9 AM   22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   12.71 TUE 9 AM   14.5  THU MAR 25

MG
811 
WGUS83 KFSD 011408 CCA
FLSFSD

FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 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
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  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. 

&&

SDC005-011915-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-011914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-011914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-011914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC011-011914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-011914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100405T1800Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100404T1800Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ALONG THE RIGHT BANK OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-011914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100404T1200Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100403T1200Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ON THE 
  SOUTH DAKOTA SIDE OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-011914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100404T1200Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100403T1200Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-011914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-100404T1912Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.100403T1912Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-011914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-100406T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.100405T0000Z.NR/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-011914-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 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. 

$$

MNC063-011914-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100402T1439Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100401T1439Z.NO/
908 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY APRIL 01.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING IN RURAL AREAS BEGINS 
  ON NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.62 WED 10 AM  19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   17.95 WED 9 AM   19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   23.71 WED 10 AM  25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.73 WED 8 AM   19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.10 WED 9 AM   11.2  TUE MAR 16 
BRKS2     9.0   10.05 WED 9 AM   12.1  FRI MAR 19
HAWI4    15.0  E15.78 WED 8 AM   22.5  TUE MAR 16
AKRI4    16.0   16.94 WED 9 AM   22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4    10.0   10.70 WED 9 AM   15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   18.53 WED 10 AM  22.9  WED MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.78 WED 9 AM   22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   12.41 WED 9 AM   14.5  THU MAR 25

MG
332 
WGUS83 KFSD 011506
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 

...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
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  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. 

&&

SDC005-021906-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.IC.100312T0422Z.100324T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-021905-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100323T2359Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON 
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-021905-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100318T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-021905-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.IC.000000T0000Z.100321T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC011-021905-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.IC.100314T1852Z.100316T2245Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 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. 

$$

SDC011-101-021905-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-100406T1800Z/
/BRKS2.3.IC.100314T2330Z.100319T0045Z.100405T1800Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT AGRICULTURAL 
  LANDS ALONG THE RIGHT BANK OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-021905-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-100404T1800Z/
/HAWI4.2.IC.100313T0954Z.100317T1400Z.100403T1800Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ON THE 
  SOUTH DAKOTA SIDE OF THE RIVER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-021905-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-100405T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.IC.100313T1422Z.100317T1730Z.100404T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...ABOUT 6500 ACRES OF FARM LAND ARE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-011536-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-100402T1800Z/
/SPWI4.2.IC.100313T0559Z.100316T2049Z.100401T1800Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  NOON TODAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-021905-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-100406T0000Z/
/LNNI4.3.IC.100314T1745Z.100318T0615Z.100405T0000Z.NR/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-021905-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.IC.100316T0449Z.100321T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 09AM 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. 

$$

MNC063-021905-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-100403T0600Z/
/JCKM5.2.IC.100318T1815Z.100325T1045Z.100402T0600Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT THU APR 1 2010

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY APRIL 02.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING IN RURAL AREAS BEGINS 
  ON NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.48 THU 10 AM  19.8  WED MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   17.80 THU 10 AM  19.1  THU MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   23.55 THU 10 AM  25.0  THU MAR 18
SCOS2    13.0   18.67 THU 9 AM   19.6  SAT MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    9.10 THU 10 AM  11.2  TUE MAR 16 
BRKS2     9.0    9.89 THU 7 AM   12.1  FRI MAR 19
HAWI4    15.0   15.49 THU 7 AM   22.5  TUE MAR 16
AKRI4    16.0   16.64 THU 9 AM   22.4  WED MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4    10.0   10.10 THU 9 AM   15.6  TUE MAR 16
LNNI4    18.0   18.40 THU 9 AM   22.9  WED MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.55 THU 9 AM   22.5  SUN MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   12.13 THU 9 AM   14.5  THU MAR 25

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 11, 3:05 AM CST, 6 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 11, 3:05 AM CST, 6 hours 34 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION FOR SOUTHEAST SD/SOUTHWEST MN/NORTHWEST IA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
305 AM CST THU MAR 11 2010

.DISCUSSION...
A REAL MESS OF A FCST FOR THE NEXT 24 TO 36 HRS ACRS THE CWA. MAIN
PBLM WILL BE TODAY AND TONIGHT WITH PRECIP TYPES. WARM ENUF E OF I29
THAT PRETTY SURE PRECIP WL BE IN THE FORM OF RAIN...PSBLY MXED WITH
A LTL SNOW EARLY THIS AM. HWVR...ALONG AND W OF I29 IS A DIFFERENT
STORY. GFS/NAM CONT TO INDICATE THAT LAYER WL REMAIN COLD ENUF FOR
SNOW CHANGING TO RAIN E OF THE JAMES VALLEY BY AFTN. RUC ON THE
OTHER HAND SHOWING THE LAYER WL BE WARM ENUF FOR RAIN XCP SNOW JAMES
VALLEY WWD. CONSIDERING THIS IS STILL MARCH...CONVECTIVE PRECIP WITH
THE MARGINAL SOUNDINGS WUD GO OVER TO SNOW. LARGE AREA OF PRECIP
MOVG NWWD THRU IA AND WITH LAYER SO CLOSE TO SNOW...ANY HEAVIER
BANDS OF CONVECTIVE PRECIP CUD COOL THE LAYER ENUF TO PRODUCE BANDS
OF MOD SNOW. THIS IS IMPLIED WITH THE FAIRLY IMPRESSIVE H85 FNTLGEN
THAT WRAPS WWD ACRS CWA TODAY WEAKENING A BIT AS IT MOVES INTO JAMES
VALLEY AND REMAINS WEAK OVR THE JAMES VALLEY THRU TONIGHT. SO WL
NEED TO MENTION AROUND 2 INCHES OF SNOW ALONG THE I29 CORRIDOR WITH
2 TO 5 INCHES TO THE WEST. WITH WINDS ALSO EXPECTED TO BE STRONGER
ACRS WRN CWA...WL ISSUE A WINTER WX ADVY JAMES VALLEY WWD FROM 8Z
TODAY THRU 12Z FRI. CUD BE AN INTERSTING DAY AND WL NEED TO WATCH
TRENDS FOR RAIN CHAGNING TO SNOW ACRS ERN NEB THIS MORN. MAY NEED TO
ISSUE ADVY ALONG I29 CORRIDOR THIS MORN IF SNOW BECOMES HEAVIER.

UPPER LOW WILL CONT TO ROTATE ACRS IA/MO AND IL THE NEXT FEW DAYS
WHICH WILL WRAP BANDS OF PRECIP WWD ACRS CWA INTO SAT. THE MAIN
SURGE OF HEAVIER PRECIP WL BE TODAY AND PBLY WL NOT BE AS WDSPRD E
OF I29 TONIGHT WITH MORE WDSPRD PRECIP FURTHER W IN AREA OF WEAK
TROWAL. SO WL DROP POPS TO CHC TONIGHT E OF I29 AND KEEP HIGH POPS
GOING W.

FRI IS ALSO INTERSTING AS SOUNDINGS AGAIN CLOSE TO R/S ACRS CWA AND
IF HEAVIER PRECIP DOES WRAP AROUND...CUD AGAIN SEE CHANGEOVER TO
SNOW. IF THIS DOES OCCUR...THE BEST CHC FOR ACCUM SNOW ON FRI CUD BE
ALONG THE I29 CORRIDOR DURING THE MORN.

DIRURNAL RANGE IN TEMPS WL NOT BE MORE THAN 5 DEG ACRS CWA THRU FRI
WITH CLOUD COVER AND PRECIP. WL TREND FOR COOLER HIGH TEMPS THRU
WEEKEND AS NOT MUCH SUN EXPECTED. WL KEEP POPS GOING ALL THE WAY
THRU SAT...AND CAN NOT RULE OUT A FEW SPRINKLES E ON SUN. ALL AND
ALL A RATHER DREARY NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WITH WINTER NOT GIVING UP
ESPEC ALONG AND W OF I29.

&&

.AVIATION...
GENERAL IFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH TODAY...WITH
RAIN AND SNOW SPREADING WESTWARD ACROSS THE REGION. SOME UNCERTAINTY
WITH RESPECT TO THERMAL PROFILES...AND RESULTANT PRECIPITATION
TYPE...BUT GREATEST CHANCE OF ALL SNOW WILL BE OVER THE JAMES RIVER
VALLEY AFTER 15Z. IN ADDITION TO THE POTENTIAL FOR SNOW...NORTHERLY
WINDS WILL PICK UP THROUGH THE MORNING...BECOMING SUSTAINED AT 15 TO
20 KTS WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KTS...ESPECIALLY AFTER 18Z. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL AGAIN BE OVER THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY...WITH
EVEN FURTHER REDUCED VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING SNOW.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...NONE.
MN...NONE.
NE...NONE.
SD...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY FOR
     SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 11, 4:11 AM CST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
0411 AM CST THU MAR 11 2010

SDZ038>040-050-052>071-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-121200-
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-
0411 AM CST THU MAR 11 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 DUE TO RUNOFF FROM
RAINFALL AND MELTING SNOW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

WINTER WEATHER...
RAIN AND SNOW WILL SPREAD WEST ACROSS THE REGION TODAY THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AROUND 2 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE
ALONG THE INTERSTATE 29 CORRIDOR THIS MORNING INTO EARLY
AFTERNOON...WITH 2 TO 5 INCHES FURTHER WEST THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY AND TONIGHT.

&&

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SIOUXFALLS. THIS INCLUDES THE GRAPHICAL HAZARDOUS
WEATHER OUTLOOK.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 9:39 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFSDDickinson19 days
Mar 11, 9:39 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFSDBuena Vista24 days
Mar 11, 2:57 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryFSDBuena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Osceola22 hr

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Sources

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