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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this river flood warning at Apr 6, 2011, 11:22 AM CDT for Bottineau County, McHenry County, North Dakota. It took effect at Apr 7, 2011, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 105 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2011, 11:22 AM CDT (16:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2011, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2011, 11:21 AM CDT
- In force
- 105 days
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Bottineau County, ND, McHenry County, ND
The river
Written for the forecast point Willow Creek (ND) near Willow City (WLCN8). The gauge peaked at 15.24 ft at Apr 12, 2011, 3:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 1441 ft
- Minor stage
- 1442 ft
- Moderate stage
- 1446 ft
- Major stage
- 1448 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05123400, 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.
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WGUS43 KBIS 061622
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A FLOOD
WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
SHERWOOD...LOGAN...SAWYER...THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
AND THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MODERATE FLOODING IS
FORECAST AT THIS TIME. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4NW...
MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AND SAWYER... AND THE WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY ARE FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY
THURSDAY EVENING. THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AND AT MINOT
4NW ARE FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE IS
FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING. THE CURRENT
FORECAST MAY NOT REPRESENT THE FINAL CREST DUE TO UNCERTAINTY
IN THE SPEED OF THE MELT AND ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION.
NDC075-071622-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0016.110408T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110408T1200Z.110411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...16.4 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 16.4 WED 10 AM 16.7 18.0 19.4 20.0 20.5
$$
NDC101-071621-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0017.110408T0600Z-110412T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.110408T0600Z.110408T1800Z.110411T1200Z.NO/
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW
* FROM EARLY FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL MONDAY MORNING
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...10.9 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE
RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN AREAS
ON THE EDGE OF MINOT INCLUDING EASTSIDE ESTATES, STATE FAIR GROUNDS
AND KOA CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS
SIGNIFICANT LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 10.9 WED 10 AM 12.7 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.0
$$
NDC101-071621-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0018.110408T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110408T0000Z.110409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN
* FROM TOMORROW EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...31.2 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 36.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 31.2 WED 9 AM 33.0 35.1 36.0 36.0 35.9
$$
NDC101-071621-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0019.110407T2300Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110407T2300Z.110409T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER
* FROM TOMORROW EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...18.8 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 18.8 WED 7 AM 20.9 23.2 24.8 25.0 24.7
$$
NDC049-071621-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0020.110409T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110409T0000Z.110412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...5.6 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 9.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 5.6 WED 8 AM 6.0 6.6 7.4 8.2 8.8
$$
NDC009-049-071621-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0021.110408T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110408T0000Z.110412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 AM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
* FROM TOMORROW EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...9.4 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.4 WED 10 AM 9.7 10.3 11.0 11.9 13.1
$$
AYD176 follow-up statements
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WGUS83 KBIS 070343
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...LOGAN...AND
SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...VELVA...AND WESTHOPE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4 NW...MINOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD
STAGE OF 56.0 FEET MONDAY. THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE A SLOW RISE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...LOGAN...AND SAWYER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD
STAGE THIS WEEKEND. THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE IS FORECAST
TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY. THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MORNING. THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...VELVA...AND WESTHOPE IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE
A SLOW RISE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4 NW
IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MORNING. THE CURRENT
FORECAST MAY NOT REPRESENT THE FINAL CREST DUE TO UNCERTAINTY
IN THE SPEED OF THE MELT AND ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-080343-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0016.110407T0834Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110407T0834Z.110411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 17.2 WED 9 PM 19.0 19.5 19.8 20.2 20.5
$$
NDC101-080343-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.SM.110218T2337Z.110413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.9 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...LEFT BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.0 WED 9 PM 8.7 5.1 5.0 5.0 7.6
$$
NDC101-080342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.110408T0730Z-110411T2200Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.110408T0730Z.110408T1800Z.110411T1000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE
RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN AREAS
ON THE EDGE OF MINOT INCLUDING EASTSIDE ESTATES, STATE FAIR GROUNDS
AND KOA CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS
SIGNIFICANT LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 11.6 WED 9 PM 13.5 14.5 14.5 14.4 13.6
$$
NDC101-080342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.110408T0112Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110408T0112Z.110409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 36.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 32.0 WED 9 PM 33.9 35.6 36.0 35.9 35.8
$$
NDC101-080342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.110408T0234Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110408T0234Z.110409T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 19.0 WED 5 PM 21.7 24.2 25.0 24.8 24.4
$$
NDC049-080342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110410T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.0 TUE 6 PM 1506.2 1507.2 1507.9 1507.9
1507.5
$$
NDC049-080342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.0 WED 8 AM 55.2 55.4 55.6 55.9 56.3
$$
NDC049-080342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.110315T2000Z.110413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.4 WED 8 PM 12.4 12.4 12.6 12.7 13.1
$$
NDC009-080342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.110326T0600Z.110413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.4 WED 10 PM 10.4 10.4 10.5 11.1 11.8
$$
NDC049-080342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.110408T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110408T1800Z.110413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.3 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 5.9 WED 8 PM 6.5 7.2 7.8 8.6 9.0
$$
NDC009-049-080342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.110407T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1000Z.110413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT WED APR 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 14.6 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.7 WED 10 PM 10.4 11.1 12.0 12.8 13.6
$$277
WGUS83 KBIS 072101
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
401 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE....THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY AND THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR AT VELVA...MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...MINOR FLOODING
IS FORECAST.
.THE DES LACS AND SOURIS RIVER BASINS ARE IN FULL RUNOFF AT THIS
POINT. THE FORECASTS SHOWN BELOW MAY NOT REFLECT THE FINAL CREST
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...AND THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR WESTHOPE AS THE CREST IS BEYOND THE CURRENT FORECAST PERIOD.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-082101-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110410T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
401 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.0 TUE 6 PM 1507.8 1508.4 1508.5 1508.3
1508.0
$$
NDC049-082100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
401 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 THU 9 AM 55.3 55.6 55.9 56.3 56.5
$$
NDC009-082100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.110326T0600Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
401 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.5 THU 3 PM 10.8 11.2 11.5 11.9 12.4
$$
NDC049-082100-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.110408T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110408T2200Z.110413T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
401 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.1 THU 1 PM 6.8 7.7 8.6 9.1 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-082100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
401 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.1 THU 3 PM 10.9 11.7 12.7 13.6 14.5
$$
AYD381
WGUS83 KBIS 080236
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE....THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY AND THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR AT VELVA...MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...MINOR FLOODING
IS FORECAST.
.THE DES LACS AND SOURIS RIVER BASINS ARE IN FULL RUNOFF AT THIS
POINT. THE FORECASTS SHOWN BELOW MAY NOT REFLECT THE FINAL CREST
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...AND THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR WESTHOPE AS THE CREST IS BEYOND THE CURRENT FORECAST PERIOD.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-090236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110410T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1509
FEET EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1507.9 1508.6 1508.7 1508.5 1508.3
$$
NDC049-090236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 THU 9 AM 55.3 55.6 56.0 56.3 56.4
$$
NDC049-090236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.4 THU 7 PM 12.5 12.7 12.8 13.2 13.7
$$
NDC009-090236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.110326T0600Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:16 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.6 THU 9 PM 10.8 11.2 11.6 12.0 12.6
$$
NDC049-090236-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.110409T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110409T0000Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.1 THU 7 PM 7.0 7.9 8.7 9.1 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-090236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 PM CDT THU APR 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 THU 9 PM 11.0 11.8 12.8 13.8 14.7
$$147
WGUS83 KBIS 081718
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
FOXHOLM...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...
WITH MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST.
.HIGH WATER ALONG VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES AS THE RESULT
OF HEAVY RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW AND EARLIER RELEASES FROM UPSTREAM
RESERVOIRS. LAKE DARLING RELEASES HAVE BEEN CURTAILED TO ALLOW FOR RUNOFF
FROM THE COULEES AND DES LACS RIVER. ONCE THE TIMING OF THE PEAK FLOW AT
MINOT IS CERTAIN TO PASS...LAKE DARLING WILL RESUME RELEASES AND KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM WATER ELEVATED. AT THIS POINT ALL INDICATIONS SUGGEST THAT THE
MINOT AREA WILL CREST LATE THIS WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-092318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110407T1345Z.110412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.4 FRI 10 AM 19.9 20.5 21.2 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC101-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.110218T2337Z.110414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 6.2 FRI 11 AM 6.1 6.0 6.7 10.0 13.8
$$
NDC101-092317-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.110409T1500Z.110411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN AREAS
ON THE EDGE OF MINOT INCLUDING EASTSIDE ESTATES, STATE FAIR GROUNDS
AND KOA CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS
SIGNIFICANT LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 13.0 FRI 11 AM 13.9 14.7 14.9 14.8 14.7
$$
NDC101-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.8 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.5 FRI 10 AM 36.4 36.7 36.8 36.7 36.4
$$
NDC101-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110408T1356Z.110411T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.8 FRI 7 AM 24.4 25.1 25.2 25.1 24.9
$$
NDC049-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.0 FRI 9 AM 1507.4 1508.4 1508.7 1508.6
1508.5
$$
NDC049-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 THU 9 AM 55.2 55.4 55.5 55.7 55.9
$$
NDC049-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.110315T2000Z.110414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.4 FRI 9 AM 12.4 12.5 12.8 13.1 13.3
$$
NDC009-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.110326T0600Z.110414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.9 FRI 11 AM 10.9 11.4 11.8 12.3 12.8
$$
NDC101-092317-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.110409T0000Z-110412T0000Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110409T0000Z.110410T0600Z.110411T1200Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 15.5 FRI 11 AM 16.7 16.8 16.0 14.9 13.8
$$
NDC049-092317-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.110408T1703Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110408T1040Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.1 FRI 9 AM 7.6 8.3 8.8 9.2 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-092317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 FRI 11 AM 11.0 11.9 12.7 13.7 14.7
$$
AJS319
WGUS83 KBIS 090253
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
FOXHOLM...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...
WITH MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST.
.HIGH WATER ALONG VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES AS THE RESULT
OF HEAVY RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW AND EARLIER RELEASES FROM UPSTREAM
RESERVOIRS. LAKE DARLING RELEASES HAVE BEEN CURTAILED TO ALLOW FOR RUNOFF
FROM THE COULEES AND DES LACS RIVER. ONCE THE TIMING OF THE PEAK FLOW AT
MINOT IS CERTAIN TO PASS...LAKE DARLING WILL RESUME RELEASES AND KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM WATER ELEVATED. AT THIS POINT ALL INDICATIONS SUGGEST THAT THE
MINOT AREA WILL CREST LATE THIS WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110407T1345Z.110412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.3 FRI 8 PM 19.5 20.5 21.1 21.4 21.5
$$
NDC101-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.110218T2337Z.110414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 6.5 FRI 9 PM 6.5 6.4 6.9 10.1 13.9
$$
NDC101-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.110409T1800Z.110411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN AREAS
ON THE EDGE OF MINOT INCLUDING EASTSIDE ESTATES, STATE FAIR GROUNDS
AND KOA CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS
SIGNIFICANT LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 13.2 FRI 9 PM 13.9 14.6 14.8 14.8 14.6
$$
NDC101-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.8 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.7 FRI 8 PM 36.1 36.7 36.8 36.7 36.4
$$
NDC101-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0027Z.110411T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.0 FRI 7 PM 23.3 24.9 25.2 25.1 24.9
$$
NDC049-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY
MONDAY THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.0 FRI 9 AM 1507.3 1508.3 1508.6 1508.6 1508.5
$$
NDC049-100853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND AND
INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 THU 9 AM 55.2 55.3 55.5 55.6 55.8
$$
NDC049-100852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.110315T2000Z.110414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 0.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND AND
INTO NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 0.5 FRI 7 PM 12.4 12.5 12.8 13.0 13.3
$$
NDC009-100852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.110326T0600Z.110415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THIS WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.2 FRI 9 PM 11.2 11.5 11.9 12.3 12.8
$$
NDC101-100852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-110412T0000Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110409T0247Z.110410T0600Z.110411T1200Z.NO/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD
STAGE BY LATE MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 15.9 FRI 9 PM 16.5 16.8 16.0 14.9 13.7
$$
NDC049-100852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110408T1040Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.0 FRI 7 PM 7.5 8.2 8.7 9.1 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-100852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT FRI APR 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND AND
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.5 FRI 9 PM 10.9 11.8 12.7 13.7 14.7
$$220
WGUS43 KBIS 091807
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
107 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 16.0 FEET THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
NDC009-049-101807-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
107 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 12PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS...10.8 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.8 SAT 12 PM 12.3 13.3 14.2 15.1 15.8
$$
AYD940
WGUS83 KBIS 100343
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR
FLOODING FORECAST.
.THE FORECAST PEAK STAGE HAS BEEN LOWERED FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
SHERWOOD TO 20.9 FEET BY LATE NEXT WEEK...LIKELY DUE TO THE LOSS
OF SOME WATER TO OVERBANK STORAGE UPSTREAM IN CANADA. THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM IS FORECAST TO RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF
13.0 FEET BY TUESDAY AS RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING INCREASE. SOME
UNCERTAINTY EXISTS FOR THE PEAK FLOW PAST FOXHOLM....HOWEVER...
THE RIVER MAY REACH 14.3 FEET BY LATE NEXT WEEK. THE FORECAST
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN DECREASED TO 15.0
FEET...LARGELY DUE TO SLIGHTLY LOWER FLOWS OFF OF THE DES LACS
RIVER. DEPENDING ON THE FINAL RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING
...THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY IN THE PEAK STAGE AT MINOT 4 NW.
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER HAS BEEN RISING SLOWER THAN FORECAST
FOR THE PAST DAY...WHICH MAY BE DUE TO ICE EFFECTS UPSTREAM BELOW
LOGAN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110407T1345Z.110414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THROUGH THE WEEKEND
AND INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.3 SAT 9 PM 19.6 19.6 20.0 20.5 20.9
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.110218T2337Z.110414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 6.8 SAT 9 PM 6.7 9.9 13.5 14.2 14.3
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.110410T0349Z.110410T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN AREAS
ON THE EDGE OF MINOT INCLUDING EASTSIDE ESTATES, STATE FAIR GROUNDS
AND KOA CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS
SIGNIFICANT LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 13.7 SAT 9 PM 15.0 14.8 14.8 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH MID WEEK..
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.0 SAT 9 PM 36.3 36.4 36.3 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110411T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING SLOWLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 SAT 7 PM 24.0 25.0 24.8 24.5 24.5
$$
NDC049-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.6 SAT 11 AM 1507.8 1508.5 1508.4 1508 1508
$$
NDC049-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 56.3
FEET FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.3 55.5 55.7 55.9 56.1
$$
NDC049-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE
LATE NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 SAT 2 PM 12.8 13.1 13.4 13.6 13.8
$$
NDC009-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.110326T0600Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:31 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD
STAGE BY LATE NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.9 SAT 10 PM 12.2 12.7 13.4 14.0 14.8
$$
NDC049-110342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110408T1040Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.7 SAT 8 PM 9.1 9.1 9.3 9.4 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-110342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:16 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD
STAGE ON THURSDAY WITH A CREST NEAR 17 FEET LATE NEXT WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.2 SAT 9 PM 12.3 13.4 14.3 15.2 16.0
$$783
WGUS83 KBIS 100432 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG MOST OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WITH MODERATE
TO MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST FOR MANY LOCATIONS.
.THE FORECAST PEAK STAGE HAS BEEN LOWERED FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
SHERWOOD TO 20.9 FEET BY LATE NEXT WEEK...LIKELY DUE TO THE LOSS
OF SOME WATER TO OVERBANK STORAGE UPSTREAM IN CANADA. THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM IS FORECAST TO RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF
13.0 FEET BY TUESDAY AS RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING INCREASE. SOME
UNCERTAINTY EXISTS FOR THE PEAK FLOW PAST FOXHOLM....HOWEVER...
THE RIVER MAY REACH 14.3 FEET BY LATE NEXT WEEK. THE FORECAST
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN DECREASED TO 15.0
FEET...LARGELY DUE TO SLIGHTLY LOWER FLOWS OFF OF THE DES LACS
RIVER. DEPENDING ON THE FINAL RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING
...THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY IN THE PEAK STAGE AT MINOT 4 NW.
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER HAS BEEN RISING SLOWER THAN FORECAST
FOR THE PAST DAY...WHICH MAY BE DUE TO ICE EFFECTS UPSTREAM BELOW
LOGAN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110407T1345Z.110414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THROUGH THE WEEKEND
AND INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.3 SAT 9 PM 19.6 19.6 20.0 20.5 20.9
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.110218T2337Z.110414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 6.8 SAT 9 PM 6.7 9.9 13.5 14.2 14.3
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.110410T0349Z.110410T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN AREAS
ON THE EDGE OF MINOT INCLUDING EASTSIDE ESTATES, STATE FAIR GROUNDS
AND KOA CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS
SIGNIFICANT LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 13.7 SAT 9 PM 15.0 14.8 14.8 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH MID WEEK..
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.0 SAT 9 PM 36.3 36.4 36.3 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110411T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING SLOWLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 SAT 7 PM 24.0 25.0 24.8 24.5 24.5
$$
NDC049-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.6 SAT 11 AM 1507.8 1508.5 1508.4 1508 1508
$$
NDC049-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 56.3
FEET FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.3 55.5 55.7 55.9 56.1
$$
NDC049-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE
LATE NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 SAT 2 PM 12.8 13.1 13.4 13.6 13.8
$$
NDC009-110343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.110326T0600Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:31 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD
STAGE BY LATE NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.9 SAT 10 PM 12.2 12.7 13.4 14.0 14.8
$$
NDC049-110342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.ER.110408T1040Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.7 SAT 8 PM 9.1 9.1 9.3 9.4 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-110342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 PM CDT SAT APR 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:16 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD
STAGE ON THURSDAY WITH A CREST NEAR 17 FEET LATE NEXT WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.2 SAT 9 PM 12.3 13.4 14.3 15.2 16.0
$$231
WGUS43 KBIS 102257
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
557 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2011
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MAJOR TO RECORD SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...WESTHOPE...WILLOW
CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH RECORD FLOODING
FORECAST.
.FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG MANY POINTS IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
THE POINTS LISTED IN THIS UPDATE ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE
NEXT FLOOD CATEGORY WITHIN THE FORECAST WINDOW. WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO REACH MAJOR FLOOD STAGE ON 15 APRIL WITH
A STRONG POSSIBILITY OF RECORD FLOODING IN THE FOLLOWING DAYS.
NDC101-112257-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
557 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS...14.1 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AND WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR
18.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.1 SUN 5 PM 14.8 15.6 17.9 18.7 18.7
$$
NDC009-112257-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
557 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS...12.6 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AND WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR
16.9 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.6 SUN 5 PM 13.0 13.7 14.5 15.3 16.0
$$
NDC009-049-112257-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
557 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS...12.9 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AND WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR
16.9 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 SUN 5 PM 13.4 14.1 14.9 15.7 16.2
$$
AJS901
WGUS83 KBIS 112129
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW
CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR FLOODING
FORECAST.
.WHILE NO SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL IS FORECAST OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...
THERE REMAINS SUFFICIENT RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT TO KEEP RIVER LEVELS
ELEVATED FOR SOME TIME. LAKE DARLING DAM RELEASES ARE SCHEDULED TO
INCREASE THROUGH THE WEEK. AT THIS TIME...FORECAST STAGE IS A
REFLECTION OF THE MOST RECENT DAM RELEASE SCHEDULE COMBINED WITH THE
CURRENT FLOW OUT OF THE DES LACS RIVER. THE RELEASE SCHEDULE
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON THE LEVEL OF THE RESERVOIR.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-130329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.SM.110407T1345Z.110417T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.6 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.8 MON 3 PM 18.6 18.6 18.6 18.7 18.9
$$
NDC101-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.SM.110411T1913Z.110413T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.7 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 15.3 MON 4 PM 17.0 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.7
$$
NDC101-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 MON 3 PM 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.110409T0213Z.110415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.3 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 MON 7 AM 24.0 24.6 25.1 25.3 25.3
$$
NDC049-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 MON 7 AM 1507.4 1507.7 1508.1 1508.3
1508.5
$$
NDC049-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.2 56.3 56.3 56.4
$$
NDC049-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110417T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.0 MON 2 PM 13.4 13.6 13.8 14.0 14.2
$$
NDC009-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110417T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.6 MON 4 PM 14.1 15.1 16.0 16.9 17.4
$$
NDC049-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.SM.110408T1040Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.6 MON 2 PM 9.0 9.4 9.5 9.5 9.4
$$
NDC009-049-130328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
429 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 MON 4 PM 13.9 14.8 15.6 16.4 17.0
$$612
WGUS83 KBIS 120358
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
FOXHOLM...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING...WITH MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST.
.WHILE NO SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL IS FORECAST OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...
THERE REMAINS SUFFICIENT RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT TO KEEP RIVER LEVELS
ELEVATED FOR SOME TIME. LAKE DARLING DAM RELEASES ARE SCHEDULED TO
INCREASE THROUGH THE WEEK. AT THIS TIME...FORECAST STAGE IS A
REFLECTION OF THE MOST RECENT DAM RELEASE SCHEDULE COMBINED WITH THE
CURRENT FLOW OUT OF THE DES LACS RIVER. THE RELEASE SCHEDULE
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON THE LEVEL OF THE RESERVOIR.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-130358-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.SM.110407T1345Z.110418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20 FEET BY
LATE THIS WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.6 MON 9 PM 18.6 18.5 18.6 18.7 19.2
$$
NDC101-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.110218T2337Z.110415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
FRIDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 MON 10 PM 13.6 14.0 14.3 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC101-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.SM.110411T1913Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 16.5 MON 10 PM 17.5 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 MON 9 PM 36.7 37.0 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.110409T0213Z.110415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.3 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 MON 5 PM 24.3 24.8 25.2 25.3 25.3
$$
NDC049-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 MON 5 PM 1507.9 1508.1 1508.3 1508.4 1508.4
$$
NDC049-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
LATE THIS WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.2 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
LATE THIS WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.0 MON 8 PM 13.5 13.7 13.9 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC009-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY
LATE THIS WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.0 MON 10 PM 14.6 15.5 16.5 17.1 17.6
$$
NDC101-130357-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-110415T0600Z/
/DESN8.2.SM.110410T1715Z.110413T0000Z.110414T1800Z.NO/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET...MOST OF THE HOMES IN FOXHOLM WOULD BE
AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 17.8 MON 10 PM 18.8 17.3 15.6 14.1 13.2
$$
NDC049-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.SM.110408T1040Z.110414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY EARLY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.5 MON 8 PM 9.1 9.4 9.5 9.4 9.3
$$
NDC009-049-130357-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1058 PM CDT MON APR 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.7 MON 10 PM 14.2 15.1 15.9 16.7 17.1
$$202
WGUS83 KBIS 120827
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
327 AM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...WILLOW CITY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH RECORD FLOODING FORECAST.
.WHILE NO SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL IS FORECAST OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...
THERE REMAINS SUFFICIENT RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT TO KEEP RIVER LEVELS
ELEVATED FOR SOME TIME. LAKE DARLING DAM RELEASES ARE SCHEDULED TO
INCREASE THROUGH THE WEEK. AT THIS TIME...FORECAST STAGE IS A
REFLECTION OF THE MOST RECENT DAM RELEASE SCHEDULE COMBINED WITH THE
CURRENT FLOW OUT OF THE DES LACS RIVER. THE RELEASE SCHEDULE
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON THE LEVEL OF THE RESERVOIR.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-131427-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.SM.110411T1913Z.110414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
327 AM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 16.6 TUE 2 AM 18.0 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC009-049-131426-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
327 AM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 TUE 3 AM 15.2 15.7 16.4 17.0 17.3
$$
JNS750
WGUS83 KBIS 122136
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
436 PM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AND
WESTHOPE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE WINTERING RIVER
NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS AND WINTERING RIVERS...AND THE WILLOW CREEK CONTINUE
TO RISE AS INCREASING AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF ARE ENTERING THESE WATER
SYSTEMS. IN THE COMING DAYS AND WEEKS...THE FORECASTS FOR LOCATIONS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WILL BECOME AN INCREASING REFLECTION OF THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-132136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
436 PM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 9 AM 56.1 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.4
$$
NDC049-132136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
436 PM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.7 TUE 2 PM 13.6 13.8 14.0 14.2 14.3
$$
NDC009-132136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
436 PM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.5 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.1 TUE 4 PM 16.0 17.1 17.8 18.1 18.3
$$
NDC049-132135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.2.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
436 PM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.7 TUE 2 PM 9.0 9.3 9.5 9.3 9.2
$$
NDC009-049-132135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
436 PM CDT TUE APR 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.9 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 15.2 TUE 4 PM 15.9 16.3 16.4 16.6 16.8
$$
AYD841
WGUS83 KBIS 131805
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
105 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
BANTRY AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE WINTERING RIVER
NEAR KARLSRUHE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE
.THE SOURIS RIVER AND THE WILLOW CREEK CONTINUE TO RISE AS INCREASING
AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF ARE ENTERING THESE WATER SYSTEMS...WHILE THE
WINTERING RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL SLIGHTLY BY THURSDAY
NIGHT. IN THE COMING DAYS AND WEEKS...THE FORECASTS FOR LOCATIONS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WILL BECOME AN INCREASING REFLECTION OF THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-141805-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
105 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 WED 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.4 56.3
$$
NDC049-141804-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110418T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
105 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 14.4
FEET MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 M 13.9 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-141804-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
105 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.7 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.1 WED 12 PM 17.2 17.7 18.1 18.3 18.5
$$
NDC049-141804-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
105 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN NEAR 8.5 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.5 WED 10 AM 8.6 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
$$
NDC009-049-141804-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
105 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 15.1 WED 12 PM 15.9 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.5
$$
AYD368
WGUS83 KBIS 140112
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
812 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW
CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER AND THE WILLOW CREEK CONTINUE TO RISE AS INCREASING
AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF ARE ENTERING THESE WATER SYSTEMS. IN THE COMING DAYS
AND WEEKS...THE FORECASTS FOR LOCATIONS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WILL
BECOME AN INCREASING REFLECTION OF THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-150712-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.110409T0213Z.110418T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
812 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.2 FEET BY
MONDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.2 WED 5 PM 23.7 24.2 24.6 25.0 25.2
$$
NDC009-049-150712-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.110407T1240Z.110419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
812 PM CDT WED APR 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 15.1 WED 7 PM 15.9 16.0 16.2 16.3 16.5
$$
JJT/WA432
WGUS83 KBIS 141735
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1235 PM CDT THU APR 14 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WINTERING
RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY
FALL...LIKELY DUE TO CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OX CREEK BEING LOWER THAN
PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED. A VERY SLOW FALL IS ALSO FORECAST FOR THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE. MAJOR FLOODING ON THE SOURIS RIVER
AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE FOR A FEW
WEEKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-151735-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110417T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1235 PM CDT THU APR 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 9 AM 56.3 56.3 56.4 56.4 56.4
$$
NDC049-151735-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1235 PM CDT THU APR 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.2 THU 10 AM 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-151735-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1235 PM CDT THU APR 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.1 THU 12 PM 17.8 18.2 18.4 18.6 18.8
$$
NDC049-151735-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1235 PM CDT THU APR 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 8.4 FEET INTO
EARLY NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.4 THU 10 AM 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
$$
NDC009-049-151735-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1235 PM CDT THU APR 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET
BY TUESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.8 THU 12 PM 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.3 14.3
$$
AYD095
WGUS83 KBIS 151743
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1242 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.MAJOR FLOODING ON THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY AND THE WINTERING RIVER ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO
SLOWLY RECEDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-161742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 FRI 7 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-161741-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.5 FEET. ADDITIONAL RISES
MAY BE POSSIBLE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 FRI 10 AM 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-161741-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:16 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.7 FRI 12 PM 18.1 18.4 18.6 18.7 18.9
$$
NDC049-161741-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 8.0 FEET
BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.5 FRI 10 AM 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8
$$
NDC009-049-161741-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL FALL TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 FRI 12 PM 14.4 14.4 14.3 14.3 14.2
$$
AYD153
WGUS83 KBIS 160119
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
819 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.MAJOR FLOODING ON THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY AND THE WINTERING RIVER ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO
SLOWLY RECEDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-170719-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
819 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 FRI 7 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-170719-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
819 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 FRI 6 PM 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-170719-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
819 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.8 FRI 7 PM 18.1 18.4 18.6 18.8 18.9
$$
NDC049-170719-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
819 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE INTO NEXT
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.3 FRI 6 PM 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0
$$
NDC009-049-170719-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
819 PM CDT FRI APR 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE INTO NEXT
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 FRI 7 PM 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.4
$$895
WGUS83 KBIS 161742
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS FALLS...HEAVY
RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE ITSELF FELT
AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE LIKELY TO
EXCEED 5000 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND. THIS WILL AGAIN BE GREATER THAN
THAT CURRENTLY BEING RELEASED FROM LAKE DARLING AND PRESENTS A
CHALLENGE IN RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED
INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES ARE NOW FORECAST TO LIKELY EXCEED 4000
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND. THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL
CONTINUE TO KEEP THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-172342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110407T1345Z.110419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 17.9 SAT 12 PM 19.9 22.2 23.0 23.0 22.9
$$
NDC101-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.6 SAT 12 PM 14.9 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.2
$$
NDC101-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.6 SAT 12 PM 17.6 18.2 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 SAT 11 AM 36.0 36.1 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 SAT 7 AM 22.7 22.7 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 SAT 9 AM 1506.8 1506.7 1506.8 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 SAT 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 SAT 10 AM 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.1 SAT 12 PM 18.4 18.7 18.8 18.9 19.0
$$
NDC049-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 8.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.1 SAT 10 AM 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.4
$$
NDC009-049-172341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 SAT 12 PM 14.6 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.4
$$
AJS056
WGUS83 KBIS 170111
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TP MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS FALLS...HEAVY
RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE ITSELF FELT
AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE LIKELY TO
EXCEED 5000 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND. THIS WILL AGAIN BE GREATER THAN
THAT CURRENTLY BEING RELEASED FROM LAKE DARLING AND PRESENTS A
CHALLENGE IN RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED
INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES ARE NOW FORECAST TO LIKELY EXCEED 4000
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND. THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL
CONTINUE TO KEEP THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110407T1345Z.110420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...A FARMHOUSE AT THE GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY
WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.1 SAT 7 PM 20.0 22.1 23.0 23.0 22.8
$$
NDC101-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.8 SAT 7 PM 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.2 15.2
$$
NDC101-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.6 SAT 7 PM 17.5 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...THEN CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 SAT 6 PM 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...THEN CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED. THE TOWN
IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET LOWER IN ELEVATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.6 SAT 5 PM 22.7 22.8 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 1507 FEET
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 SAT 9 AM 1506.6 1506.6 1506.8 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 SAT 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 SAT 5 PM 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-180111-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:01 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.3 SAT 7 PM 18.5 18.7 18.9 18.9 19.0
$$
NDC049-180110-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.9 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.2 SAT 5 PM 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5
$$
NDC009-049-180110-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
811 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED...AND THREE HOUSES
ARE CUT OFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 SAT 7 PM 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.6
$$
AJS/RK204
WGUS83 KBIS 171600
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 5000 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO LIKELY EXCEED 4000 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL
CONTINUE TO KEEP THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-182200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110421T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.5 SUN 10 AM 20.1 22.2 22.9 23.0 22.8
$$
NDC101-182200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SUN 10 AM 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-182200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.7 SUN 10 AM 18.1 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4
$$
NDC101-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 SUN 9 AM 36.1 36.4 36.3 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 SUN 8 AM 22.5 22.7 23.0 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 SAT 9 AM 1506.2 1506.2 1506.6 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 SAT 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 SUN 8 AM 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.7 SUN 10 AM 18.9 19.0 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC049-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 8.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.1 SUN 8 AM 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.4
$$
NDC009-049-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1100 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 SUN 10 AM 14.6 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.4
$$709
WGUS83 KBIS 180212
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 5000 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO LIKELY EXCEED 4000 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL
CONTINUE TO KEEP THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-190212-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.7 SUN 8 PM 20.8 22.6 22.9 22.9 22.6
$$
NDC101-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110418T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 SUN 8 PM 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.9 SUN 8 PM 18.1 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.3
$$
NDC101-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 SUN 7 PM 36.2 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 SUN 5 PM 22.5 22.8 23.1 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.5 SUN 11 AM 1506.2 1506.4 1506.8 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 SAT 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 SUN 6 PM 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.0 SUN 8 PM 19.0 19.0 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC049-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.8 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.1 SUN 6 PM 7.9 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3
$$
NDC009-049-190211-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
912 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.6 FEET
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED AND THREE HOMES
ARE CUT OFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.6 SUN 8 PM 14.6 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.4
$$
AJS/RK341
WGUS83 KBIS 181535
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
SHERWOOD...TOWNER AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...AT
LOGAN...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA AND THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 4500 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO BE NEAR 4300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY THE
WEEKEND...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE
NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.0 MON 9 AM 19.6 20.3 21.0 21.7 22.2
$$
NDC101-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 MON 9 AM 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.3 15.3
$$
NDC101-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.1 MON 9 AM 18.2 18.2 18.1 18.0 18.2
$$
NDC101-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 MON 9 AM 36.3 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 SUN 5 PM 22.6 22.9 23.0 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.4 1506.5 1506.8 1506.9 1506.9
$$
NDC049-192135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 MON 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-192134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 MON 8 AM 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-192134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.3 MON 10 AM 19.5 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC049-192134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.5 FEET
BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.0 MON 8 AM 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-192134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1035 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO MODERARE FLOOD STAGE
OF 14.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.4 MON 10 AM 14.3 14.2 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$
AYD253
WGUS83 KBIS 181554
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...AT
LOGAN...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA AND THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 4500 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO BE NEAR 4300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY THE
WEEKEND...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE
NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-192154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.0 MON 10 AM 19.6 20.3 21.0 21.7 22.2
$$
NDC101-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 MON 10 AM 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.3 15.3
$$
NDC101-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.1 MON 10 AM 18.2 18.2 18.1 18.0 18.2
$$
NDC101-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 MON 9 AM 36.3 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 SUN 5 PM 22.6 22.9 23.0 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 MON 9 AM 1506.4 1506.5 1506.8 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 MON 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 MON 8 AM 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.3 MON 10 AM 19.5 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC049-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.5 FEET
BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.0 MON 8 AM 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-192153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 AM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO MODERARE FLOOD STAGE
OF 14.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.4 MON 10 AM 14.3 14.2 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$317
WGUS83 KBIS 190139
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...AT
LOGAN...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA AND THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
..AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 4500 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO BE NEAR 4300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY THE
WEEKEND...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE
NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-200139-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110424T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.3 MON 7 PM 20.0 20.6 21.3 22.0 22.4
$$
NDC101-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 MON 8 PM 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.3 15.4
$$
NDC101-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.3 MON 8 PM 18.1 18.1 18.0 18.1 18.2
$$
NDC101-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 MON 7 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.4 MON 5 PM 22.6 22.8 23.0 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 MON 9 AM 1506.4 1506.6 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 MON 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 MON 6 PM 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.3
$$
NDC009-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.5 MON 8 PM 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC049-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.6 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.0 MON 6 PM 7.7 7.5 7.2 7.1 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-200138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
839 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.4 MON 8 PM 14.3 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.8
$$
LTH835
WGUS83 KBIS 190142
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...AT
LOGAN...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA AND THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 4500 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO BE NEAR 4300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY THE
WEEKEND...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE
NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-200142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110424T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.3 MON 8 PM 20.0 20.6 21.3 22.0 22.4
$$
NDC101-200142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 MON 8 PM 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.3 15.4
$$
NDC101-200142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.3 MON 8 PM 18.1 18.1 18.0 18.1 18.2
$$
NDC101-200142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 MON 7 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-200142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.4 MON 5 PM 22.6 22.8 23.0 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-200141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 MON 9 AM 1506.4 1506.6 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-200141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 MON 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-200141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 MON 6 PM 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.4 14.3
$$
NDC009-200141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.5 MON 8 PM 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC049-200141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.6 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 8.0 MON 6 PM 7.7 7.5 7.2 7.1 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-200141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 PM CDT MON APR 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.4 MON 8 PM 14.3 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.8
$$
LTH267
WGUS83 KBIS 191625
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. (INSERT BASIS FOR WARNING OR STATEMENT HERE: AND BEGIN SECTION WITH
A "." DOT) REMEMBER - DON'T DELETE THE LEADING DOT!!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-202225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110424T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.6 TUE 10 AM 20.0 20.7 21.4 22.0 22.3
$$
NDC101-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 TUE 10 AM 15.2 15.2 15.3 15.3 15.4
$$
NDC101-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.4 TUE 10 AM 18.1 18.1 17.9 18.1 18.2
$$
NDC101-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 TUE 10 AM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 TUE 7 AM 22.7 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 MON 9 AM 1506.3 1506.5 1506.8 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 TUE 8 AM 56.2 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.2 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.2 TUE 9 AM 14.2 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.9 FEET BY THIS
EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.8 TUE 11 AM 19.9 19.9 19.9 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC049-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.9 TUE 8 AM 7.7 7.4 7.2 7.2 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-202224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1125 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.3 TUE 11 AM 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.7 13.6
$$609
WGUS83 KBIS 200049
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...AT
LOGAN...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA AND THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA IS JUST STARTING TO MAKE
ITSELF FELT AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT SHERWOOD ARE
LIKELY TO EXCEED 4500 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY
ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE DARLING RELEASES
ARE NOW FORECAST TO BE NEAR 4300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY THE
WEEKEND...AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
THIS HIGH BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE
DOWNSTREAM AREAS...OUTSIDE OF MINOT...WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE
NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST THE
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-210049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110424T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.7 TUE 6 PM 20.3 21.0 21.7 22.2 22.4
$$
NDC101-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 TUE 7 PM 15.2 15.3 15.3 15.4 15.4
$$
NDC101-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 TUE 7 PM 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.2 18.2
$$
NDC101-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 TUE 6 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 TUE 5 PM 22.6 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 MON 9 AM 1506.2 1506.5 1506.7 1506.8
1506.9
$$
NDC049-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 TUE 8 AM 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.2 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.2 TUE 5 PM 14.2 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.9 TUE 7 PM 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 19.9
$$
NDC049-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.4 FEET
BY THURSDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.9 TUE 5 PM 7.6 7.3 7.2 7.2 7.4
$$
NDC009-049-210048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
749 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO MODERATE FLOOD
STAGE OF 14.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.2 TUE 7 PM 14.1 14.0 13.8 13.7 13.5
$$023
WGUS83 KBIS 201928
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER...AND BANTRY MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORCAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4
NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT
SAWYER AND AT VELVA...AND THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.LOCAL RUNOFF ACROSS THE DES LACS AND SOURIS RIVER BASINS HAS DECREASED
SIGNIFICANTLY AS LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE GENERALLY MADE IT INTO THESSE
WATER SYSTEMS. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS NEAR SHERWOOD ARE INCREASING AS
WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY DAM IS BEGINNING TO APPEAR. PEAKS FLOWS FROM
BOUNDARY DAM ARE FORECAST TO REACH THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD
BY MID TO LATE NEXT WEEK. FLOWS FROM RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA WILL ALSO
NEED TO PASS BY SHERWOOD IN THE COMING WEEKS...HOWEVER...THESE FLOWS
SHOULD BE LOWER THAN THOSE SEEN FROM BOUNDARY DAM. ALL THIS WATER WILL
WILL BE INFLOW INTO LAKE DARLING...AND THE RESULTING RELEASE SCHEDULE
WILL LIKELY CONTINUE FLOODING ON THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO BE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST
THE NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-211928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110426T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.0 WED 1 PM 20.4 20.8 21.2 21.6 22.0
$$
NDC101-211928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110420T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.3 WED 1 PM 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3
$$
NDC101-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO A STAGE OF 18.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW AND REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 WED 1 PM 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 WED 12 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.6 WED 7 AM 22.7 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8
$$
NDC049-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506.7 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.6 1506.7 1506.7 1506.7 1506.7
$$
NDC049-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 WED 11 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:01 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.1 WED 1 PM 20.2 20.2 20.1 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC049-211927-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110426T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110425T1200Z.NO/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.8 WED 11 AM 7.6 7.4 7.2 7.1 6.9
$$
NDC009-049-211927-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
228 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.1 WED 1 PM 13.9 13.8 13.6 13.5 13.3
$$
AYD024
WGUS83 KBIS 210050
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER...AND BANTRY MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORCAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4
NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT
SAWYER AND AT VELVA...AND THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.LOCAL RUNOFF ACROSS THE DES LACS AND SOURIS RIVER BASINS HAS DECREASED
SIGNIFICANTLY AS LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE GENERALLY MADE IT INTO THESSE
WATER SYSTEMS. HOWEVER...WATER LEVELS NEAR SHERWOOD ARE INCREASING AS
WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY DAM IS BEGINNING TO APPEAR. PEAKS FLOWS FROM
BOUNDARY DAM ARE FORECAST TO REACH THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD
BY MID TO LATE NEXT WEEK. FLOWS FROM RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA WILL ALSO
NEED TO PASS BY SHERWOOD IN THE COMING WEEKS...HOWEVER...THESE FLOWS
SHOULD BE LOWER THAN THOSE SEEN FROM BOUNDARY DAM. ALL THIS WATER WILL
WILL BE INFLOW INTO LAKE DARLING...AND THE RESULTING RELEASE SCHEDULE
WILL LIKELY CONTINUE FLOODING ON THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
BUT ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO BE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT LEAST
THE NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-220050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110427T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.1 WED 7 PM 20.5 20.9 21.3 21.7 22.1
$$
NDC101-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110421T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.4 WED 7 PM 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4
$$
NDC101-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.6 WED 7 PM 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 WED 6 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 WED 5 PM 22.7 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.8
$$
NDC049-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 WED 4 PM 1506.6 1506.7 1506.7 1506.7
1506.7
$$
NDC049-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 WED 5 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:16 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.1 WED 7 PM 20.2 20.1 20.1 20.0 19.9
$$
NDC049-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110426T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110425T1200Z.NO/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.8 WED 5 PM 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.9
$$
NDC009-049-220049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT WED APR 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.8 FEET
BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.0 WED 7 PM 13.9 13.7 13.6 13.4 13.3
$$
LTH254
WGUS83 KBIS 211552
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...TOWNER...AND BANTRY MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4
NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT
SAWYER AND AT VELVA...AND THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS THE LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS AND DES LACS RIVERS CONTINUES TO
FALL...HEAVY RUNOFF FROM LONG CREEK IN CANADA HAS PUSHED THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD TO MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY. THE EXPECTED FLOWS AT
SHERWOOD ARE LIKELY TO EXCEED 4500 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY THE
BEGINNING OF THE WEEK. THIS HIGH INFLOW WILL EVENTUALLY TAPER OFF...BUT
REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE NORMAL. BECAUSE OF THE EXPECTED INFLOW...LAKE
DARLING RELEASES ARE NEAR 4300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND AND ARE EXPECTED
TO REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HIGH
BASEFLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS
WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
WILLOW CREEK IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR AT
LEAST THE NEXT WEEK...WHILE THE WINTERING RIVER IS FORECAST TO RECEDE
BELOW FLOOD STAGE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-222152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110427T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.3 THU 10 AM 20.7 21.1 21.5 21.9 22.3
$$
NDC101-222152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110426T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.5 THU 10 AM 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.6
$$
NDC101-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110414T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.7 THU 10 AM 18.2 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 THU 9 AM 36.3 36.3 36.3 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110413T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.7 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 WED 5 PM 22.7 22.7 22.7 22.7 22.7
$$
NDC049-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.4 THU 9 AM 1506.6 1506.7 1506.6 1506.6
1506.5
$$
NDC049-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 THU 10 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 8 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.1 THU 10 AM 20.1 20.1 20.1 20.0 19.9
$$
NDC049-222151-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110426T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110426T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.7 THU 8 AM 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.9
$$
NDC009-049-222151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT THU APR 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 THU 10 AM 13.9 13.7 13.6 13.4 13.3
$$
LTH053
WGUS83 KBIS 221906
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND TOWNER
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT
4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...THE WINTERING
RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-231906-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110428T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.5 THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.4 FRI 12 PM 20.5 20.5 20.4 20.4 20.4
$$
NDC101-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 FRI 1 PM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110422T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 FRI 1 PM 18.8 19.0 19.0 19.0 18.9
$$
NDC101-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2049Z.110425T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1548.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE TO 1549.7 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1549.3 1549.6 1549.7 1549.6 1549.6
$$
NDC101-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.5 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 FRI 12 PM 36.4 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 FRI 7 AM 22.9 23.1 23.1 23.2 23.2
$$
NDC049-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506.9 FEET
BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.7 1506.8 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9
$$
NDC049-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.2
$$
NDC049-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 FRI 11 AM 13.9 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.1
$$
NDC009-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO 19.8 FEET BY SUNDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.0 FRI 1 PM 19.9 19.9 19.8 19.7 19.6
$$
NDC049-231905-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.0 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 FRI 11 AM 7.7 7.8 8.0 8.0 7.9
$$
NDC009-049-231905-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 FRI 1 PM 13.7 13.6 13.4 13.2 13.1
$$
AYD392
WGUS83 KBIS 230137
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND TOWNER
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT
4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-240137-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110429T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.4 FRI 7 PM 20.5 20.5 20.4 20.4 20.4
$$
NDC101-240137-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 FRI 8 PM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-240137-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110423T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.2 FRI 8 PM 18.8 19.0 19.0 18.9 18.9
$$
NDC101-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.1 FRI 7 PM 1549.4 1549.7 1549.7 1549.6
1549.6
$$
NDC101-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.5 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 FRI 7 PM 36.4 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.7 FRI 5 PM 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.2 23.1
$$
NDC049-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.6 FRI 6 PM 1506.8 1506.8 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.2
$$
NDC049-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 FRI 6 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.9 FRI 8 PM 19.9 19.8 19.8 19.7 19.6
$$
NDC049-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.0 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 FRI 6 PM 7.7 7.8 8.0 7.9 7.8
$$
NDC009-049-240136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
837 PM CDT FRI APR 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.6 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.8 FRI 8 PM 13.7 13.5 13.4 13.2 13.0
$$148
WGUS83 KBIS 231524
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...AT
VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR
KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110429T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.3 SAT 9 AM 20.2 20.4 20.4 20.4 20.5
$$
NDC101-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SAT 9 AM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110423T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.4 SAT 9 AM 19.0 19.0 19.0 18.9 18.9
$$
NDC101-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1549.7 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.2 SAT 8 AM 1549.6 1549.7 1549.6 1549.6
1549.6
$$
NDC101-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 SAT 8 AM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110425T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 SAT 7 AM 23.0 23.1 23.1 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-242124-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.6 FRI 6 PM 1506.8 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-242123-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 56 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 9 AM 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-242123-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR 14 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SAT 7 AM 13.9 13.8 13.9 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-242123-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.8 SAT 9 AM 19.8 19.7 19.6 19.5 19.5
$$
NDC049-242123-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 7.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.5 SAT 7 AM 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.1
$$
NDC009-049-242123-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.7 SAT 9 AM 13.6 13.4 13.3 13.1 12.9
$$
KINNEY627
WGUS83 KBIS 240154
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...AT
VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR
KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-250154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110429T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.1 SAT 8 PM 20.3 20.4 20.4 20.4 20.6
$$
NDC101-250154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SAT 8 PM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110424T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.5 SAT 8 PM 19.0 19.0 18.9 18.9 18.9
$$
NDC101-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1549.7 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.4 SAT 7 PM 1549.6 1549.7 1549.6 1549.6
1549.6
$$
NDC101-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 SAT 7 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110425T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 SAT 5 PM 23.0 23.1 23.1 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 SAT 7 PM 1506.8 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR STEADY AROUND 56 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 9 AM 55.9 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SAT 6 PM 13.8 13.8 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.7 SAT 8 PM 19.7 19.7 19.6 19.5 19.4
$$
NDC049-250153-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110430T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T1200Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 7.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.4 SAT 6 PM 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.0
$$
NDC009-049-250153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.6 SAT 8 PM 13.5 13.4 13.2 13.0 12.8
$$853
WGUS83 KBIS 241607
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE
MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-252207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.110407T1345Z.110430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING AGAIN MONDAY MORNING...AND
CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.4 SUN 10 AM 18.6 18.9 19.9 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC101-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SUN 10 AM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110424T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 SUN 10 AM 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.5 SUN 9 AM 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7
1549.7
$$
NDC101-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 SUN 9 AM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED. THE
TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET LOWER IN
ELEVATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 SUN 7 AM 23.1 23.2 23.2 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 SAT 9 AM 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 9 AM 55.9 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY THURSDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SUN 8 AM 13.8 13.8 13.9 13.9 14.0
$$
NDC009-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.6 SUN 10 AM 19.6 19.5 19.4 19.3 19.2
$$
NDC049-252206-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110428T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110428T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...TO BELOW
FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.4 SUN 8 AM 7.3 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.7
$$
NDC009-049-252206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.5 SUN 10 AM 13.4 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.7
$$
KINNEY940
WGUS83 KBIS 250224
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS NEAR SHERWOOD...AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.SM.110407T1345Z.110430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.7 FEET BY
NEXT WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.5 SUN 8 PM 18.2 19.1 19.5 19.6 19.6
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SUN 8 PM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.1 FEET INTO THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.6 SUN 8 PM 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1549.7 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 SUN 8 PM 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7
1549.7
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 SUN 8 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 SUN 5 PM 23.1 23.2 23.2 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506.9 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 SAT 9 AM 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56 FEET THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SUN 11 AM 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SUN 7 PM 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.9 14.0
$$
NDC009-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.4 SUN 9 PM 19.4 19.3 19.2 19.2 19.1
$$
NDC049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110428T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110428T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.3 SUN 7 PM 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.6
$$
NDC009-049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.4 SUN 9 PM 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.8 12.6
$$298
WGUS83 KBIS 250228 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS NEAR
SHERWOOD...AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE TARGET
FLOW FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY
SURPASSED....WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE RISING TO 1549.7 FEET...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OF 1549.0 FEET.
THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS TO MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
WILL KEEP LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER
AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.SM.110407T1345Z.110430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.7 FEET BY
NEXT WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.5 SUN 8 PM 18.2 19.1 19.5 19.6 19.6
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SUN 8 PM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.1 FEET INTO THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.6 SUN 8 PM 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1549.7 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 SUN 8 PM 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7
1549.7
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110413T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 SUN 8 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 SUN 5 PM 23.1 23.2 23.2 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-260224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506.9 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 SAT 9 AM 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56 FEET THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SUN 11 AM 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SUN 7 PM 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.9 14.0
$$
NDC009-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.4 SUN 9 PM 19.4 19.3 19.2 19.2 19.1
$$
NDC049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110428T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110428T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.3 SUN 7 PM 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.6
$$
NDC009-049-260223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
924 PM CDT SUN APR 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.4 SUN 9 PM 13.3 13.2 13.0 12.8 12.6
$$
JJT/TM330
WGUS83 KBIS 251624
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT
SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER
NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE RELEASE
SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO
MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP
LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-262224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 MON 10 AM 15.5 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4
$$
NDC101-262224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL SLIGHTLY THIS WEEK TO A STAGE OF
18.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.2 MON 10 AM 19.1 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8
$$
NDC101-262224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1549.5 FEET THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 MON 10 AM 1549.6 1549.4 1549.4 1549.4
1549.4
$$
NDC101-262224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110425T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 MON 10 AM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-262224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110427T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 MON 7 AM 23.1 23.2 23.1 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-262223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1507 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 MON 9 AM 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9 1506.8
1506.8
$$
NDC049-262223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 56 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 MON 8 AM 55.9 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-262223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 14 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 MON 9 AM 13.9 13.9 13.9 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-262223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:01 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.4 MON 10 AM 19.3 19.3 19.2 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC049-262223-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110428T0600Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110427T1800Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.3 MON 8 AM 7.3 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.4
$$
NDC009-049-262223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.3 MON 10 AM 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.8
$$
KINNEY158
WGUS83 KBIS 260109
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT
SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER
NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD FROM WATER PASSED BY BOUNDARY
DAM ARE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...LIKELY DUE TO OVERBANK
STORAGE. HOWEVER...FLOWS ARE LIKELY TO FURTHER INCREASE IN THE COMING
WEEKS AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY. THE RELEASE
SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO
MEET THE TARGET FLOW...HOWEVER...RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP
LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM ON THE SOURIS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 MON 7 PM 15.5 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4
$$
NDC101-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET
BY THIS WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.2 MON 7 PM 18.9 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.7
$$
NDC101-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110425T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1549.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 MON 6 PM 1549.5 1549.4 1549.4 1549.4
1549.3
$$
NDC101-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110425T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 MON 6 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110427T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 MON 5 PM 23.2 23.2 23.1 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1507 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 MON 9 AM 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9 1506.8
1506.8
$$
NDC049-270709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.0
$$
NDC049-270708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 MON 5 PM 13.9 13.9 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-270708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RECEDE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.3 MON 7 PM 19.3 19.3 19.2 19.1 19.0
$$
NDC049-270708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110428T0600Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110427T1800Z.NO/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RECEDE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.3 MON 5 PM 7.1 6.9 6.7 6.5 6.3
$$
NDC009-049-270708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT MON APR 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RECEDE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.3 MON 7 PM 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.8
$$530
WGUS83 KBIS 261700
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AND NEAR FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT
SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER
NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
. RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE
WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING... THESE POINTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.5 TUE 11 AM 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
$$
NDC101-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.6 TUE 11 AM 19.0 18.9 18.8 18.8 18.7
$$
NDC101-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110426T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL TO 1549 FEET
BY LATE THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.7 TUE 10 AM 1549.4 1549.3 1549.2 1549.1
1549.1
$$
NDC101-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 TUE 10 AM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 MON 5 PM 23.3 23.3 23.2 23.1 23.1
$$
NDC049-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1507 FEET THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 TUE 11 AM 1507.0 1507.0 1506.9 1506.9
1506.8
$$
NDC049-272300-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.0
$$
NDC049-272259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 TUE 9 AM 14.0 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-272259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.1 TUE 11 AM 19.1 19.0 18.9 18.7 18.5
$$
NDC049-272259-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110429T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T0600Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...POSSIBLY
BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.2 TUE 9 AM 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.7
$$
NDC009-049-272259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 TUE 11 AM 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.4
$$
KINNEY002
WGUS83 KBIS 270118
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...TOWNER...AND NEAR FOXHOLM...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT
SAWYER...AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER
NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE
WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING...THESE POINTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-280718-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.5. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.5 TUE 7 PM 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
$$
NDC101-280718-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET
BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 TUE 7 PM 19.0 18.9 18.8 18.7 18.7
$$
NDC101-280718-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110426T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1549 FEET
BY SUNDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 TUE 6 PM 1549.3 1549.2 1549.1 1549.1
1549.0
$$
NDC101-280718-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110427T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 TUE 6 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.4
$$
NDC101-280718-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110427T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 MON 5 PM 23.3 23.2 23.1 23.1 23.0
$$
NDC049-280718-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RECEDE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 TUE 11 AM 1507.0 1507.0 1506.9 1506.8
1506.8
$$
NDC049-280717-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-280717-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 TUE 5 PM 14.0 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-280717-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.1 TUE 7 PM 19.1 18.9 18.8 18.6 18.5
$$
NDC049-280717-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110429T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T0600Z.NO/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.2 TUE 5 PM 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7
$$
NDC009-049-280717-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 TUE 7 PM 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3
$$443
WGUS83 KBIS 271550
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND NEAR FOXHOLM...
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...
AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE
WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING...THESE POINTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-282150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.4 WED 10 AM 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4
$$
NDC101-282150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.5 WED 10 AM 18.7 18.6 18.6 18.5 18.5
$$
NDC101-282150-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110502T0600Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110426T1100Z.110430T1800Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.5 1549.2 1549.0 1549.0 1548.9 1548.9
$$
NDC101-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 WED 9 AM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTEDN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.2 WED 7 AM 23.2 23.1 23.0 22.9 22.9
$$
NDC049-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1507 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 WED 9 AM 1507.0 1506.9 1506.8 1506.7
1506.7
$$
NDC049-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 14 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 WED 8 AM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:16 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.0 WED 10 AM 18.9 18.8 18.7 18.5 18.3
$$
NDC049-282149-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110429T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.2 WED 8 AM 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5
$$
NDC009-049-282149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.0 WED 10 AM 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.2
$$
KINNEY709
WGUS83 KBIS 280109
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND NEAR FOXHOLM...
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...
AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE
WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING...THESE POINTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-290709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.4 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.4 WED 7 PM 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4
$$
NDC101-290709-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET
BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.8 WED 7 PM 18.7 18.6 18.5 18.5 18.4
$$
NDC101-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110502T0600Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110426T1100Z.110430T1800Z.NO/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.4 WED 6 PM 1549.1 1549.0 1548.9 1548.9
1548.9
$$
NDC101-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 WED 6 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.2 WED 5 PM 23.1 23.0 22.9 22.9 22.9
$$
NDC049-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 WED 9 AM 1506.9 1506.8 1506.7 1506.7
1506.6
$$
NDC049-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 55.9
$$
NDC049-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 WED 5 PM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.8 WED 7 PM 18.9 18.7 18.6 18.4 18.1
$$
NDC049-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110429T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T0000Z.NO/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
LATE THURSDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.1 WED 5 PM 7.0 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5
$$
NDC009-049-290708-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
809 PM CDT WED APR 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.6 FEET
BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 WED 7 PM 12.7 12.6 12.4 12.2 12.1
$$326
WGUS83 KBIS 281532
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND NEAR FOXHOLM...
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...
AT VELVA...AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE
WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING...THESE POINTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.3 THU 9 AM 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3
$$
NDC101-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.2 THU 9 AM 18.4 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.2
$$
NDC101-292132-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110430T1200Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110426T1100Z.110429T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
THIS EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.2 1548.8 1548.8 1548.7 1548.7 1548.6
$$
NDC101-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 THU 9 AM 36.5 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
$$
NDC101-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 THU 7 AM 23.1 23.0 23.0 22.9 22.9
$$
NDC049-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 THU 9 AM 1506.9 1506.8 1506.7 1506.6
1506.6
$$
NDC049-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 THU 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-292131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 8 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-292131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.7 THU 8 AM 18.6 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.8
$$
NDC049-292131-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110430T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T1200Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.1 THU 8 AM 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.5
$$
NDC009-049-292131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 THU 10 AM 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4
$$
KINNEY756
WGUS83 KBIS 290340
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING WESTHOPE...NEAR FOXHOLM...
TOWNER... AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS AT MINOT 4NW AND LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS AT SAWYER...VELVA...MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY AND WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS THE
WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW CREEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING...THESE POINTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-300340-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.3 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 THU 10 PM 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.2
$$
NDC101-300340-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.0 THU 10 PM 18.3 18.2 18.1 18.0 17.9
$$
NDC101-300340-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110430T1431Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110422T2212Z.110426T1100Z.110429T0231Z.NO/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TONIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BROADWAY 1549 1549.0 THU 9 PM 1548.6 1548.5 1548.4 1548.3
1548.2
$$
NDC101-300340-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.5 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 THU 9 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.3 36.3
$$
NDC101-300340-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 THU 5 PM 23.0 22.8 22.8 22.7 22.7
$$
NDC049-300340-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1507 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 THU 9 AM 1506.8 1506.7 1506.6 1506.5
1506.5
$$
NDC049-300339-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 THU 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 55.9
$$
NDC049-300339-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 THU 8 PM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.0
$$
NDC009-300339-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 18.6
FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 18.6 18.4 18.2 17.9 17.7
$$
NDC049-291800-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110429T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.110408T1040Z.110415T1600Z.110429T0600Z.NO/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...AT THIS LEVEL BANKFULL CONDITIONS EXIST IN
SOME LOCATIONS. HIGHER LEVELS ONLY FLOOD AGRICULTURAL LOWLANDS. NO
TOWNS FLOODED AT THIS LEVEL. COUNTY ROADS MAY BECOME FLOODED AT
HIGHER LEVELS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.0 THU 8 PM 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5
$$
NDC009-049-300339-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1040 PM CDT THU APR 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.8 THU 10 PM 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4
$$148
WGUS83 KBIS 291517
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY ALSO REMAINS IN THE MINOR FLOOD CATEGORY AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS WILLOW CREEK...
DES LACS RIVER AND WINTERING RIVER ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING. THESE LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL ALTHOUGH THE INCOMING PRECIPITATION WILL SLOW OR EVEN TEMPORARILY CREATE SOME INCREASED STAGE IN THE RIVERS OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-302117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 FRI 9 AM 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-302117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.8 FRI 9 AM 18.1 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.8
$$
NDC101-302117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 FRI 8 AM 36.4 36.4 36.3 36.3 36.3
$$
NDC101-302117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 FRI 7 AM 22.9 22.8 22.7 22.7 22.7
$$
NDC049-302116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1507 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 THU 9 AM 1506.8 1506.7 1506.6 1506.5
1506.4
$$
NDC049-302116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FLUCTUATING AROUND 56 FEET FOR SEVERAL DAYS. * IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 9 AM 56.1 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-302116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 FRI 7 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-302116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 18.6
FEET THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO FALL FROM THERE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.6 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.8 17.6
$$
NDC009-049-302116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1017 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.8 FRI 9 AM 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.3
$$721
WGUS83 KBIS 300238
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT
4 NW...AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. THE SHORT TERM RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING HAS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THE PRECIPITATION FORECAST THIS WEEKEND.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS WILLOW CREEK...THE DES LACS RIVER AND
THE WINTERING RIVER ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
THESE LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...ALTHOUGH THE
INCOMING PRECIPITATION WILL EITHER SLOW THE RATE OF FALL OR EVEN
TEMPORARILY CREATE SOME INCREASED STAGE OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-010238-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.2 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.2 FRI 8 PM 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.7 FRI 8 PM 17.9 17.8 18.1 18.7 18.8
$$
NDC101-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.4 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 FRI 8 PM 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.5
$$
NDC101-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 FRI 5 PM 22.8 22.8 22.8 22.9 23.0
$$
NDC049-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506.7 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.7 1506.6 1506.7 1506.8 1506.8
$$
NDC049-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 9 AM 56.1 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 FRI 7 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
NDC009-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL TO 18.2 FEET
BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M M M 18.4 18.2 17.9 17.7 17.5
$$
NDC009-049-010237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.8 FRI 9 PM 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.2
$$
AYD960
WGUS83 KBIS 301451
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT
4 NW...AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. THE SHORT TERM RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING HAS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THE PRECIPITATION FORECAST THIS WEEKEND.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS WILLOW CREEK...THE DES LACS RIVER AND
THE WINTERING RIVER ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
THESE LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...ALTHOUGH THE
INCOMING PRECIPITATION WILL EITHER SLOW THE RATE OF FALL OR EVEN
TEMPORARILY CREATE SOME INCREASED STAGE OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 SAT 9 AM 15.2 15.1 15.1 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 SAT 9 AM 17.7 17.6 17.5 17.5 17.5
$$
NDC101-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 SAT 8 AM 36.4 36.3 36.2 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 SAT 8 AM 22.7 22.6 22.5 22.5 22.5
$$
NDC049-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1507
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1506.5 1506.4 1506.4 1506.3 1506.3
$$
NDC049-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 SAT 8 AM 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.9 55.8
$$
NDC049-012051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 SAT 7 AM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$
NDC009-012050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 18.4
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 18.2 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.1
$$
NDC009-049-012050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.8 SAT 9 AM 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.3
$$389
WGUS83 KBIS 010133
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT
4 NW...AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. THE SHORT TERM RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING HAS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THE PRECIPITATION FORECAST THIS WEEKEND.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS WILLOW CREEK...THE DES LACS RIVER AND
THE WINTERING RIVER ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
THESE LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...ALTHOUGH THE
INCOMING PRECIPITATION WILL EITHER SLOW THE RATE OF FALL OR EVEN
TEMPORARILY CREATE SOME INCREASED STAGE OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-020133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 SAT 8 PM 15.1 15.1 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-020133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 SAT 8 PM 17.8 17.8 17.7 17.7 17.7
$$
NDC101-020133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 SAT 7 PM 36.3 36.3 36.2 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-020133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 SAT 8 AM 22.7 22.7 22.6 22.6 22.6
$$
NDC049-020133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1507
FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1506.6 1506.5 1506.4 1506.3 1506.3
$$
NDC049-020132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 SAT 8 AM 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.9 55.8
$$
NDC049-020132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 SAT 6 PM 14.1 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
NDC009-020132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 18.3
FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 18.1 17.8 17.5 17.2 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-020132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.6 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.8 SAT 8 PM 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3
$$376
WGUS83 KBIS 011714
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT 4 NW AND LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING WILL KEEP LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. THE SHORT TERM RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING HAS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THE PRECIPITATION FROM THIS WEEKEND.
OTHER SURFACE WATERS SUCH AS WILLOW CREEK...THE DES LACS RIVER AND
THE WINTERING RIVER ARE NOT AFFECTED BY RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
THESE LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...ALTHOUGH THE
PRECIPITATION THAT HAS RECENTLY FALLEN WILL EITHER SLOW THE RATE OF
FALL OR EVEN TEMPORARILY CREATE SOME INCREASED STAGE THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-022314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 15.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SUN 11 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-022314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT WILL REMAIN
ABOVE 17 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 SUN 11 AM 17.8 17.7 17.7 17.7 17.6
$$
NDC101-022314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 SUN 10 AM 36.3 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-022314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION. EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 SUN 8 AM 22.7 22.6 22.6 22.6 22.6
$$
NDC049-022313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET FOR
THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506 SUN 8 AM 1506.6 1506.4 1506.4 1506.3 1506.3
$$
NDC049-022313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 SUN 8 AM 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.9 55.8
$$
NDC049-022313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14 FEET FOR THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 SUN 9 AM 14.1 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC009-022313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT
REMAIN ABOVE 17 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.3 SUN 8 AM 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.1 16.8
$$
NDC009-049-022313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL...BUT REMAIN
ABOVE 12 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY
BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.7 SUN 11 AM 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.3 12.2
$$658
WGUS83 KBIS 021629
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.MOST OF THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AS SPRING RUNOFF
IS NOT YET THROUGH THE AREA. WITH NORMAL TO ABOVE NORMAL
PRECIPITATION...FLOODING SHOULD BE EXPECTED ALONG THE SOURIS FOR THE
NEXT FEW WEEKS ABOVE MINOT AND FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL WEEKS IN THE
WESTHOPE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-032229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.9 MON 10 AM 15.2 15.2 14.7 14.2 14.0
$$
NDC101-032229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.1 MON 10 AM 17.3 17.8 18.0 17.1 15.7
$$
NDC101-032229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 MON 10 AM 36.2 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.1
$$
NDC101-032228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE...BUT REMAIN NEAR 22.7 FEET FOR THE
FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.7 SUN 6 PM 22.6 22.5 22.5 22.6 22.6
$$
NDC049-032228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.5 MON 10 AM 1506.4 1506.3 1506.2 1506.3
1506.4
$$
NDC049-032228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 MON 10 AM 56.0 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-032228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 MON 9 AM 14.1 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC009-032228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 17.9
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 17.5 17.1 16.7 16.4 16.2
$$
NDC009-049-032228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.6 MON 11 AM 12.4 12.4 12.2 12.1 12.0
$$876
WGUS83 KBIS 031456
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.MOST OF THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AS SPRING RUNOFF
IS NOT YET THROUGH THE AREA. WITH NORMAL TO ABOVE NORMAL
PRECIPITATION...FLOODING SHOULD BE EXPECTED ALONG THE SOURIS FOR THE
NEXT FEW WEEKS ABOVE MINOT AND FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL WEEKS IN THE
WESTHOPE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-042056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY THIS
EVENING...THEN SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 TUE 9 AM 15.1 14.7 14.2 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC101-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.9 TUE 9 AM 17.5 17.6 16.8 15.3 14.5
$$
NDC101-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 TUE 8 AM 36.1 36.1 36.2 36.0 35.4
$$
NDC101-042055-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110510T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.110508T1800Z.NO/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MAY 10.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 TUE 7 AM 22.4 22.4 22.5 22.4 22.1
$$
NDC049-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1506 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.4 TUE 9 AM 1506.2 1506.1 1506.1 1506.1
1505.9
$$
NDC049-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 TUE 7 AM 14.1 14.1 14.0 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC009-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.3 TUE 9 AM 18.3 18.2 18.0 17.8 17.6
$$
NDC009-049-042055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.7 TUE 9 AM 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.1
$$782
WGUS83 KBIS 041755
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-051755-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE AT A STAGE OF 15.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 WED 12 PM 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE AT A STAGE OF 17.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.9 WED 12 PM 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 WED 11 AM 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-051754-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 22.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 TUE 5 PM 22.5 22.4 22.5 22.5 22.5
$$
NDC049-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 TUE 5 PM 1506.3 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2
$$
NDC049-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE AROUND 14.1 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 WED 10 AM 14.1 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC009-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 18.2 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY
THEN SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER..
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.2 WED 12 PM 18.2 18.1 17.9 17.7 17.5
$$
NDC009-049-051754-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1255 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET
BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.5 WED 12 PM 12.4 12.3 12.1 12.0 11.8
$$411
WGUS83 KBIS 050226
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.MOST OF THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AS SPRING RUNOFF
IS NOT YET THROUGH THE AREA. WITH NORMAL TO ABOVE NORMAL
PRECIPITATION...FLOODING SHOULD BE EXPECTED ALONG THE SOURIS FOR THE
NEXT FEW WEEKS ABOVE MINOT AND FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL WEEKS IN THE
WESTHOPE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-060226-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 WED 8 PM 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.4 WED 8 PM 17.4 17.4 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.2 FEET THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 WED 8 PM 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.1
$$
NDC101-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.3 WED 5 PM 22.3 22.4 22.4 22.5 22.5
$$
NDC049-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 TUE 5 PM 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2
1506.2
$$
NDC049-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET...THEN BEGIN
A SLOW FALL FRIDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 WED 7 PM 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC009-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.2 WED 9 PM 18.1 17.9 17.7 17.5 17.4
$$
NDC009-049-060225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
926 PM CDT WED MAY 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A FLOW FALL THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.5 WED 9 PM 12.4 12.2 12.1 11.9 11.8
$$
KINNEY190
WGUS83 KBIS 051654
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-062254-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 THU 11 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-062254-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.8 THU 11 AM 17.3 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-062254-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 THU 10 AM 36.2 36.2 36.2 36.1 36.1
$$
NDC101-062253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.3 WED 5 PM 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3
$$
NDC049-062253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 THU 11 AM 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2
1506.2
$$
NDC049-062253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 THU 8 AM 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-062253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 9 AM 13.9 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-062253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.1 THU 11 AM 18.0 17.8 17.6 17.5 17.3
$$
NDC009-049-062253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 THU 11 AM 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.5
$$
AJS333
WGUS83 KBIS 060045
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-070045-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 THU 7 PM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-070045-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.2 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.8 THU 7 PM 17.3 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 THU 6 PM 36.2 36.2 36.1 36.1 36.1
$$
NDC101-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.3 WED 5 PM 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3
$$
NDC049-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 THU 11 AM 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2
1506.2
$$
NDC049-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 THU 8 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 THU 5 PM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.1 THU 7 PM 17.9 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.3
$$
NDC009-049-070044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
745 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 THU 7 PM 12.2 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.3
$$236
WGUS83 KBIS 060050
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING ...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-070050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 THU 7 PM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-070050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.2 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.8 THU 7 PM 17.3 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 THU 6 PM 36.2 36.2 36.1 36.1 36.1
$$
NDC101-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.3 WED 5 PM 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3
$$
NDC049-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 THU 11 AM 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2 1506.2
1506.2
$$
NDC049-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 THU 8 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 THU 5 PM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.1 THU 7 PM 17.9 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.3
$$
NDC009-049-070049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
750 PM CDT THU MAY 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 THU 7 PM 12.2 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.3
$$952
WGUS83 KBIS 061430
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 FRI 8 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.8 FEET
BY EARLY NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.7 FRI 8 AM 17.0 16.9 16.9 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC101-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 36 FEET BY EARLY
NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 FRI 8 AM 36.1 36.1 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.2 FRI 7 AM 22.2 22.2 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 THU 11 AM 1506.1 1506.0 1505.9 1505.9
1505.8
$$
NDC049-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 THU 8 AM 55.8 55.8 55.7 55.7 55.7
$$
NDC049-072030-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 FRI 7 AM 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-072029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.0 FRI 8 AM 17.8 17.6 17.5 17.3 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-072029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 AM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 FRI 8 AM 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.2
$$
JJT/JS570
WGUS83 KBIS 070054
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-080054-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.110507T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0600Z.110513T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY MIDNIGHT SATURDAY AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.0 FRI 7 PM 18.2 18.5 18.8 19.5 20.2
$$
NDC101-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 FRI 7 PM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.9 FEET
AND BELOW MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.6 FRI 7 PM 16.9 16.9 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC101-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 FRI 6 PM 36.1 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.2 FRI 7 AM 22.2 22.2 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 FRI 9 AM 1506.0 1506.0 1505.9 1505.9
1505.8
$$
NDC049-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 FRI 10 AM 55.8 55.8 55.7 55.7 55.7
$$
NDC049-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 FRI 5 PM 13.8 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.6
$$
NDC009-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.6 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.0 FRI 7 PM 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.3 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-080053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 FRI 7 PM 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.3 11.1
$$676
WGUS83 KBIS 071342
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-081942-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.1 SAT 7 AM 18.4 18.7 19.2 19.7 20.2
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SAT 8 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.5 SAT 8 AM 16.9 16.9 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 SAT 7 AM 36.1 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.2 FRI 5 PM 22.2 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 FRI 9 AM 1506.0 1506.0 1505.9 1505.9
1505.9
$$
NDC049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 FRI 10 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SAT 6 AM 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC009-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.0 SAT 8 AM 17.8 17.6 17.4 17.3 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 SAT 8 AM 12.2 12.0 11.9 11.7 11.6
$$938
WGUS83 KBIS 071547 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-081942-
/O.COR.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.1 SAT 7 AM 18.4 18.7 19.2 19.7 20.2
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SAT 8 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.5 SAT 8 AM 16.9 16.9 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 SAT 7 AM 36.1 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.2 FRI 5 PM 22.2 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 FRI 9 AM 1506.0 1506.0 1505.9 1505.9
1505.9
$$
NDC049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 FRI 10 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SAT 6 AM 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC009-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.0 SAT 8 AM 17.8 17.6 17.4 17.3 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-081941-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
842 AM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 SAT 8 AM 12.2 12.0 11.9 11.7 11.6
$$353
WGUS83 KBIS 080105
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110514T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.1 FEET BY
THE END OF THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.3 SAT 7 PM 18.6 18.9 19.4 19.9 20.6
$$
NDC101-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SAT 7 PM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.9 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17 SAT 7 PM 16.9 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC101-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.1 SAT 6 PM 36.1 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.1 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 SAT 5 PM 22.2 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 FRI 9 AM 1506.0 1505.9 1505.9 1505.9
1505.8
$$
NDC049-090705-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 11 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7 55.7
$$
NDC049-090704-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.9 THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 SAT 5 PM 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC009-090704-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.9 SAT 7 PM 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.3 17.1
$$
NDC009-049-090704-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
805 PM CDT SAT MAY 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 SAT 7 PM 12.1 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.5
$$260
WGUS83 KBIS 081526
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4 NW...SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-092126-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110514T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.7 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.7 FEET...WATER FLOWS OVER THE STAFFORD AND PLEASANT
BRIDGES SOUTH OF THE GAGING STATION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.6 SUN 9 AM 18.9 19.3 19.7 20.2 20.8
$$
NDC101-092126-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SUN 9 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-092126-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.4 SUN 9 AM 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.9 16.8
$$
NDC101-092126-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.1 SUN 9 AM 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-092126-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 SUN 8 AM 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-092125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1506
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.9 1505.8 1505.8 1505.8 1505.8
$$
NDC049-092125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 11 AM 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-092125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 SUN 8 AM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.7
$$
NDC009-092125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.8 SUN 10 AM 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.2 17.1
$$
NDC009-049-092125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 SUN 10 AM 12.2 12.1 12.0 11.9 12.0
$$911
WGUS83 KBIS 081529
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4 NW...SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DRAW
DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED WITH
SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-092129-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110514T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.7 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.6 SUN 9 AM 18.9 19.3 19.7 20.2 20.8
$$
NDC101-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SUN 10 AM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.4 SUN 10 AM 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.9 16.8
$$
NDC101-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.1 SUN 9 AM 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 SUN 8 AM 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1506
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.9 1505.8 1505.8 1505.8 1505.8
$$
NDC049-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 11 AM 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 SUN 8 AM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.7
$$
NDC009-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.8 SUN 10 AM 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.2 17.1
$$
NDC009-049-092128-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 AM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 SUN 10 AM 12.2 12.1 12.0 11.9 12.0
$$280
WGUS83 KBIS 090143
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING
MINOT 4 NW...SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO
DRAW DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED
WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS
RIVER AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-100743-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110515T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.8 SUN 7 PM 19.1 19.5 20.0 20.5 21.1
$$
NDC101-100743-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.0 SUN 8 PM 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC101-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.8 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 16.8 SUN 8 PM 16.8 16.8 16.9 16.8 16.7
$$
NDC101-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.1 SUN 7 PM 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0
$$
NDC101-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.0 SUN 4 PM 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1 22.1
$$
NDC049-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.9 1505.8 1505.8 1505.8 1505.8
$$
NDC049-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 11 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 SUN 6 PM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.8 SUN 8 PM 17.6 17.5 17.3 17.1 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-100742-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT SUN MAY 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.2 SUN 8 PM 12.1 12.0 11.9 11.9 12.0
$$283
WGUS83 KBIS 091534
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING
MINOT 4 NW...SAWYER...WILLOW CREEK...VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO
DRAW DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED
WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS
RIVER AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-102134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.6 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.1 MON 9 AM 19.6 20.1 20.5 20.9 21.3
$$
NDC101-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 MON 10 AM 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC101-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.4 MON 10 AM 16.8 16.9 17.0 17.0 16.9
$$
NDC101-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.3 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.1 MON 9 AM 36.1 36.3 36.2 36.2 36.2
$$
NDC101-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.3 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.0 SUN 4 PM 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.2 22.1
$$
NDC049-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110414T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1506
FEET EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.8 1505.9 1506.1 1506.0 1505.9
$$
NDC049-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 SAT 11 AM 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 MON 8 AM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.9 MON 10 AM 17.7 17.5 17.4 17.3 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-102133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT MON MAY 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 MON 10 AM 12.2 12.1 12.1 12.0 12.0
$$
LTH344
WGUS83 KBIS 101719
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW
CITY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO
DRAW DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED
WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS
RIVER AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. IN ADDITION...RECENT AND ANTICIPATED
RAINFALL THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT IS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WITH THIS
FORECAST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-112319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110516T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.7 TUE 11 AM 20.5 20.9 21.1 21.4 21.7
$$
NDC101-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 TUE 11 AM 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.5
$$
NDC101-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.7 TUE 11 AM 17.6 18.9 19.5 19.2 18.8
$$
NDC101-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.1 TUE 11 AM 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110426T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION. EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.0 SUN 4 PM 22.3 22.6 22.9 23.2 23.2
$$
NDC049-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.1 TUE 10 AM 1506.1 1506.4 1506.7 1506.9
1507.2
$$
NDC049-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 TUE 11 AM 55.8 55.8 55.9 55.9 56.0
$$
NDC049-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 TUE 10 AM 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC009-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.7 TUE 11 AM 17.6 17.5 17.5 17.4 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-112318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1219 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 TUE 11 AM 12.2 12.2 12.1 12.0 12.0
$$630
WGUS83 KBIS 110256
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4
NW...AT LOGAN AND AT BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE
MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.HIGH DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO
DRAW DOWN THE RESERVOIR TO ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. THIS COMBINED
WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS IN CANADA WILL KEEP THE SOURIS
RIVER AT SOME LOCATIONS NEAR FLOOD STAGE AND OTHERS WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME. IN ADDITION...RECENT AND ANTICIPATED
RAINFALL THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT IS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WITH THIS
FORECAST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-120256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110516T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.0 TUE 9 PM 20.7 21.0 21.2 21.5 21.9
$$
NDC101-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.1 TUE 9 PM 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.4 15.5
$$
NDC101-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110425T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.1 TUE 9 PM 18.5 19.5 19.5 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-120255-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0038.110512T0224Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110512T0224Z.110513T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1548 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 1550.5 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1548.8 1550.4 1550.4 1550.1 1549.9
$$
NDC101-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 TUE 8 PM 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 TUE 7 AM 22.4 22.7 23.1 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC049-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.2 1506.5 1506.8 1507.2 1507.3
$$
NDC049-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
EARLY NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 TUE 11 AM 55.8 55.8 55.9 55.9 56.0
$$
NDC049-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 TUE 7 PM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC009-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.4 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.6 TUE 9 PM 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.2 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-120255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAY 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.3 FEET
BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 TUE 9 PM 12.3 12.2 12.2 12.1 12.0
$$
AYD229
WGUS83 KBIS 111647
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
FOXHOLM...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SOURIS RIVER
AND WHEN COMBINED WITH HIGH RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING WILL CONTINUE
TO SEND THE SOURIS RIVER HIGHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. STRONG RUNOFF
FROM CANADA HAS YET TO MATERIALIZE FROM THIS LATEST STORM...BUT SHOULD
BE EXPECTED TO INCREASE LATER FORECASTS FOR THE SOURIS ABOVE LAKE
DARLING IN THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-122247-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110517T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.2 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.3 WED 11 AM 20.8 21.1 21.3 21.7 22.0
$$
NDC101-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110422T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.3 WED 11 AM 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.5 15.5
$$
NDC101-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.4 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.8 WED 11 AM 19.5 20.4 20.0 19.5 19.5
$$
NDC101-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 WED 10 AM 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 WED 8 AM 22.6 22.9 23.3 23.3 23.2
$$
NDC049-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 WED 9 AM 1506.4 1506.7 1507.0 1507.3
1507.3
$$
NDC049-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 WED 10 AM 55.8 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 WED 9 AM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC009-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.6 WED 11 AM 17.4 17.5 17.4 17.1 16.9
$$
NDC101-122246-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0040.110511T1718Z-110514T1200Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110511T1718Z.110512T1200Z.110514T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 17.8 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 15.4 WED 11 AM 17.8 16.7 15.3 14.1 13.4
$$
NDC009-049-122246-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1147 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 WED 11 AM 12.3 12.2 12.1 12.0 12.0
$$094
WGUS83 KBIS 120208
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND NEAR BANTRY MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT
4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE DES
LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM...AND THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AND VELVA...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE TO MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SOURIS RIVER
AND WHEN COMBINED WITH HIGH RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING WILL CONTINUE
TO SEND THE SOURIS RIVER HIGHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. STRONG RUNOFF
FROM CANADA HAS YET TO MATERIALIZE FROM THIS LATEST STORM...BUT SHOULD
BE EXPECTED TO INCREASE LATER FORECASTS FOR THE SOURIS ABOVE LAKE
DARLING IN THE COMING DAYS. LOCATIONS ON THE SOURIS RIVER WILL REMAIN
WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR WEEKS TO COME AS A RESULT OF HIGH FLOWS FROM
THE CANADIAN RESERVOIRS...AND RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-130208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110517T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
NEXT WEDNESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.4 WED 8 PM 20.8 21.2 21.6 21.9 22.1
$$
NDC101-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110517T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY
NEXT WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.3 WED 8 PM 15.2 15.2 15.5 15.6 15.7
$$
NDC101-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 WED 8 PM 19.8 19.8 19.5 19.5 19.6
$$
NDC101-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110513T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1550.8 1550.8 1550.3 1550.2 1550.3
$$
NDC101-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 WED 7 PM 36.5 36.7 36.7 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 WED 8 AM 23.1 23.4 23.5 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC049-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.6 FEET BY
SUNDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 WED 9 AM 1506.8 1507.1 1507.5 1507.5
1507.4
$$
NDC049-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 WED 10 AM 55.8 55.9 56.0 56.1 56.2
$$
NDC049-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 WED 6 PM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 14.0
$$
NDC009-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET
SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.6 WED 8 PM 17.5 17.4 17.3 17.2 17.1
$$
NDC101-130200-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-110513T0200Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110511T2215Z.110512T0600Z.110512T1400Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 16.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 16.1 WED 8 PM 15.5 14.7 14.3 13.8 13.5
$$
NDC009-049-130207-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 WED 8 PM 12.2 12.2 12.1 12.0 11.9
$$
AYD003
WGUS83 KBIS 121703
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-132303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110518T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.6 THU 11 AM 20.9 21.2 21.5 21.7 21.9
$$
NDC101-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110517T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.3 THU 11 AM 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.7
$$
NDC101-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110512T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.6 THU 11 AM 19.3 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.5
$$
NDC101-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110514T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 THU 10 AM 1550.1 1550.2 1550.2 1550.2
1550.2
$$
NDC101-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110512T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 THU 11 AM 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110513T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.2 THU 7 AM 23.2 23.2 23.2 23.2 23.2
$$
NDC049-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110514T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 THU 8 AM 1507.2 1507.3 1507.3 1507.3
1507.3
$$
NDC049-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 THU 7 AM 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 THU 9 AM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 14.0
$$
NDC009-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.6 THU 11 AM 17.5 17.4 17.2 17.1 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-132302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 THU 11 AM 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.1 12.1
$$
AJS549
WGUS83 KBIS 130220
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND NEAR BANTRY MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT
4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AND THE SOURIS
RIVER AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...SAWYER AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-140820-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110519T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.7 THU 8 PM 21.0 21.2 21.5 21.7 22.0
$$
NDC101-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110518T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.3 THU 8 PM 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.7
$$
NDC101-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.3 THU 8 PM 19.5 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC101-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.8 THU 7 PM 1550.3 1550.1 1550.0 1549.9
1549.9
$$
NDC101-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110513T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.6 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 THU 7 PM 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.3 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.3 THU 5 PM 23.4 23.3 23.3 23.2 23.2
$$
NDC049-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110514T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1507 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.0 THU 3 PM 1507.3 1507.4 1507.3 1507.2
1507.2
$$
NDC049-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 THU 7 AM 55.9 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 THU 6 PM 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.9 14.1
$$
NDC009-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.5 THU 8 PM 17.5 17.5 17.4 17.3 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-140819-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT THU MAY 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 THU 8 PM 12.3 12.3 12.2 12.1 12.0
$$
JJT443
WGUS83 KBIS 131706
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
..IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS HAS LESSENED BUT IS STILL COMBINING WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD TO HOLD STEADY IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING AS INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF
LOCAL RUNOFF...INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE
FLOOD CONTROL STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...
HIGH RELEASES FROM THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS
FOR SEVERAL WEEKS TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-142306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110519T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.0 FRI 11 AM 21.2 21.6 21.9 22.1 22.2
$$
NDC101-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110517T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.4 FRI 11 AM 15.6 15.7 15.7 15.8 15.8
$$
NDC101-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.4 FRI 11 AM 19.3 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5
$$
NDC101-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110515T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.9 FRI 10 AM 1550.0 1550.2 1550.3 1550.3
1550.3
$$
NDC101-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.7 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 FRI 10 AM 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.6
$$
NDC101-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.3 FRI 7 AM 23.4 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC049-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.1 FRI 8 AM 1507.3 1507.5 1507.5 1507.5
1507.5
$$
NDC049-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 FRI 9 AM 55.9 56.0 56.2 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.7 FRI 9 AM 13.7 13.7 13.8 14.0 14.1
$$
NDC009-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.5 FRI 11 AM 17.3 17.2 17.1 17.0 16.8
$$
NDC009-049-142305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
AJS
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 FRI 11 AM 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.3
$$783
WGUS83 KBIS 140234
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND NEAR BANTRY MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT
4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AND THE SOURIS
RIVER AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...SAWYER AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-150834-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110519T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.2 FRI 8 PM 21.5 21.8 22.0 22.2 22.3
$$
NDC101-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110518T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.4 FRI 8 PM 15.6 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.8
$$
NDC101-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.3 FRI 8 PM 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.5 19.5
$$
NDC101-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110516T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550.3 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.9 FRI 8 PM 1550.1 1550.3 1550.3 1550.3
1550.3
$$
NDC101-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.7 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.7 FRI 8 PM 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.4 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.3 FRI 7 AM 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC049-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.1 FRI 8 AM 1507.4 1507.5 1507.5 1507.5
1507.4
$$
NDC049-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.2 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 FRI 9 AM 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.7 FRI 7 PM 13.7 13.8 13.9 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC009-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.5 FRI 9 PM 17.3 17.2 17.0 16.9 16.8
$$
NDC009-049-150833-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
934 PM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.2 FRI 9 PM 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.2
$$529
WGUS83 KBIS 141743
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND NEAR BANTRY MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT
4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AND THE SOURIS
RIVER AT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...SAWYER AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-152343-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110520T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.6 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.6 SAT 11 AM 21.8 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3
$$
NDC101-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110518T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.9 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SAT 12 PM 15.6 15.7 15.7 15.8 15.8
$$
NDC101-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.2 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 SAT 12 PM 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110513T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1550 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.7 SAT 11 AM 1549.6 1549.6 1549.5 1549.5
1549.5
$$
NDC101-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 SAT 11 AM 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.3 FRI 7 AM 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC049-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110514T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.1 FRI 8 AM 1507.5 1507.5 1507.5 1507.4
1507.4
$$
NDC049-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 SAT 9 AM 56.0 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.1
$$
NDC049-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.7 SAT 10 AM 13.7 13.7 13.9 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.4 SAT 12 PM 17.3 17.2 17.1 17.0 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-152342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1243 PM CDT SAT MAY 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.2 SAT 12 PM 12.0 11.8 11.5 11.3 11.1
$$
JNS250
WGUS83 KBIS 151616
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR SHERWOOD...ABOVE MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN AT TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FOREACST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...VELVA...
SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-162216-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110517T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.6 SUN 10 AM 23.0 23.2 23.1 22.9 22.7
$$
NDC101-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110518T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 SUN 10 AM 15.7 15.7 15.8 15.8 15.8
$$
NDC101-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110513T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 SUN 10 AM 19.0 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110513T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.5 SUN 9 AM 1549.5 1549.6 1549.6 1549.6
1549.6
$$
NDC101-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 SUN 9 AM 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 SUN 8 AM 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110515T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1507
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1507.1 1507.1 1507.1 1507.1 1507.1
$$
NDC049-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 SAT 9 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.7 SUN 8 AM 13.8 13.9 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.5 SUN 10 AM 17.4 17.3 17.2 17.1 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-162215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN MAY 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.1 SUN 10 AM 12.0 11.8 11.7 11.5 11.3
$$
KS282
WGUS83 KBIS 161736
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN AT BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR SHERWOOD...ABOVE
MINOT 4NW AND LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AND FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
INCLUDING VELVA AND SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-172336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110517T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.4 MON 11 AM 23.6 23.5 23.2 22.9 22.7
$$
NDC101-172336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110520T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 MON 11 AM 15.7 15.9 16.1 16.4 16.4
$$
NDC101-172336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110522T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.8 MON 11 AM 18.7 19.0 19.4 19.8 20.3
$$
NDC101-172336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110522T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 1551.5 FEET BY SUNDAY
MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.4 MON 9 AM 1549.3 1549.5 1549.9 1550.5
1551.1
$$
NDC101-172336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110521T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 MON 9 AM 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.7
$$
NDC101-172335-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110522T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 MON 7 AM 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.1 23.3
$$
NDC049-172335-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110522T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 MON 8 AM 1506.7 1506.6 1506.6 1506.7
1506.9
$$
NDC049-172335-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-172335-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 MON 8 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-172335-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.3 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.5 MON 11 AM 17.4 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC009-049-172335-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.0 MON 11 AM 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.4 11.2
$$484
WGUS83 KBIS 162119
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN AT BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR SHERWOOD...ABOVE
MINOT 4NW AND LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AND FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN INCLUDING THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...VELVA AND SAWYER...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-180319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110517T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.4 MON 3 PM 23.6 23.5 23.3 23.2 23.1
$$
NDC101-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110518T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.7 MON 3 PM 15.8 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
$$
NDC101-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110518T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.7 MON 3 PM 18.8 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0
$$
NDC101-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110519T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1549.7 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.3 MON 2 PM 1549.4 1549.6 1549.7 1549.7
1549.7
$$
NDC101-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 MON 2 PM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 MON 7 AM 22.9 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110516T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506.6 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 MON 8 AM 1506.6 1506.6 1506.6 1506.6
1506.7
$$
NDC049-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 MON 1 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.4 MON 3 PM 17.2 17.1 17.0 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-180318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
419 PM CDT MON MAY 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.9 MON 3 PM 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3
$$952
WGUS83 KBIS 171703
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...WESTHOPE...TOWNER AND
BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR SHERWOOD...ABOVE MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...VELVA...
SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.IN THE UPSTREAM AREA...STRONG RUNOFF FROM CANADA CONTINUES TO
BE REFLECTED IN THE FORECAST BY A SLOW AND STEADY RISE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER. LOCAL RUNOFF INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF NORTH DAKOTA FROM
RECENT HEAVY RAINS IS LESSENING BUT IS STILL COMBINED WITH HIGH
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. THE MAINSTEM OF THE SOURIS ITSELF WILL
CONTINUE TO EDGE UPWARD IN THE AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AS
INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING TAKE THE PLACE OF LOCAL RUNOFF...
INCLUDING THE DES LACS RIVER. AS MUCH OF THE AVAILABLE FLOOD CONTROL
STORAGE IN THE UPSTREAM DAMS IS FULL...OR FILLING...HIGH RELEASES FROM
THE UPSTREAM DAMS WILL AFFECT THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
TO COME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-182302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110518T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.9 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.7 TUE 10 AM 23.9 23.9 23.9 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC101-182302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110518T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.9 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.8 TUE 11 AM 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
$$
NDC101-182302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110519T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.7 TUE 11 AM 18.8 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0
$$
NDC101-182302-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110519T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.0 TUE 10 AM 1549.3 1549.7 1549.7 1549.7
1549.7
$$
NDC101-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110514T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 36.5 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 TUE 10 AM 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110514T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 TUE 7 AM 22.9 22.9 23.0 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110521T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 TUE 9 AM 1506.9 1506.9 1506.9 1507.0
1507.0
$$
NDC049-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 14.0 FEET THROUGH
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 TUE 9 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 17.4 FEET THIS
AFTERNOON...AND SLOWLY FALL THROUGH SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY
BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.4 TUE 11 AM 17.3 17.2 17.1 17.0 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-182301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1202 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGH SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.9 TUE 11 AM 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.2
$$260
WGUS83 KBIS 172159
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...WESTHOPE...TOWNER AND
BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR SHERWOOD...ABOVE MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...VELVA...
SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO RESERVOIRS IN CANADA CONTINUES TO SLOW WITH EACH
PASSING DAY. THIS LESSENED RUNOFF INTO THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS
IS ALLOWING THE DAM OPERATORS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE RELEASE
SCHEDULES WHICH DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST AT
SHERWOOD. WHILE THE SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD IS STILL EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE CLIMBING FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS...RELIEF APPEARS
TO BE IN SIGHT AS RELEASES FROM THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS SHOULD
CONTINUE TO DIMINISH. AS THIS REMAINS A VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...
PEOPLE ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER SHOULD CHECK DAILY FOR UPDATED
FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-182159-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110518T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.9 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 TUE 4 PM 23.8 23.9 23.9 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC101-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110522T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND THE BRIDGE
30 FT DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.8 TUE 4 PM 15.8 15.9 16.1 16.2 16.3
$$
NDC101-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.6 TUE 4 PM 18.6 18.9 19.2 19.5 19.7
$$
NDC101-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 1551 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.0 TUE 3 PM 1549.0 1549.5 1549.9 1550.2
1550.4
$$
NDC101-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110521T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 TUE 3 PM 36.5 36.4 36.5 36.5 36.6
$$
NDC101-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.0 TUE 7 AM 22.9 22.8 22.9 23.0 23.1
$$
NDC049-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 TUE 9 AM 1506.9 1506.8 1506.8 1506.9
1507.0
$$
NDC049-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.0 56.0 56.0 56.0 55.9
$$
NDC049-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 TUE 2 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.4 TUE 4 PM 17.4 17.3 17.3 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC009-049-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
459 PM CDT TUE MAY 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.8 TUE 4 PM 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.5 11.4
$$914
WGUS83 KBIS 181957
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...WESTHOPE...TOWNER AND
BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR SHERWOOD...ABOVE MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...VELVA...
SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO RESERVOIRS IN CANADA CONTINUES TO SLOW WITH EACH
PASSING DAY. THIS LESSENED RUNOFF INTO THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS
IS ALLOWING THE DAM OPERATORS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE RELEASE
SCHEDULES WHICH DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST AT
SHERWOOD. RELIEF APPEARS TO BE IN SIGHT AS RELEASES FROM THE
UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS SHOULD CONTINUE TO DIMINISH. AS THIS REMAINS
A VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...PEOPLE ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER SHOULD
CHECK DAILY FOR UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-191957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110519T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 23.9 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY THEN
SLOWLY FALL THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 WED 2 PM 23.9 23.9 23.8 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC101-191957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110520T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.9 WED 2 PM 15.9 15.9 16.0 16.0 16.0
$$
NDC101-191957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110521T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.8 WED 2 PM 18.7 18.8 18.9 19.1 19.1
$$
NDC101-191957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110522T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.0 WED 1 PM 1549.1 1549.3 1549.5 1549.7
1549.8
$$
NDC101-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110517T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 WED 1 PM 36.4 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110517T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 WED 7 AM 22.8 22.8 22.9 22.9 23.0
$$
NDC049-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 WED 8 AM 1506.7 1506.8 1506.8 1506.9
1506.9
$$
NDC049-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 WED 8 AM 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.9 55.9
$$
NDC049-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 WED 12 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
NDC009-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.2 WED 2 PM 17.2 17.1 17.0 17.0 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-191956-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
257 PM CDT WED MAY 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.8 WED 2 PM 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.5 11.4
$$
KS775
WGUS83 KBIS 191929
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.THREE DAYS OF FORECAST PRECIPITATION HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS
FORECAST RELEASE FOR THE SOURIS BASIN...FROM 7 AM CDT THURSDAY THROUGH
7 AM CDT SUNDAY. RUNOFF INTO RESERVOIRS IN CANADA CONTINUES TO SLOW WITH
EACH PASSING DAY. THIS LESSENED RUNOFF INTO THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS
IS ALLOWING THE DAM OPERATORS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE RELEASE
SCHEDULES WHICH DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST AT
SHERWOOD. RELIEF APPEARS TO BE IN SIGHT AS RELEASES FROM THE
UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS SHOULD CONTINUE TO DIMINISH. AS THIS REMAINS
A VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...PEOPLE ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER SHOULD
CHECK DAILY FOR UPDATED FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-201929-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110519T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 THU 1 PM 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.5
$$
NDC101-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110520T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.0 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.0 THU 1 PM 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.1
$$
NDC101-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110522T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.0 THU 1 PM 19.0 19.0 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC101-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.1.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550.0 FEET
BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1549.6 1549.7 1549.9 1550.0 1550.0
$$
NDC101-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110522T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.6 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 THU 12 PM 36.5 36.5 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 THU 7 AM 22.9 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.2
$$
NDC049-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.8 1506.9 1507.0 1507.2 1507.3
$$
NDC049-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 THU 8 AM 56.0 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 11 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC009-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.1 THU 1 PM 17.0 17.0 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-201928-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
229 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET
BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 THU 1 PM 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.1 11.0
$$
AYD802
WGUS83 KBIS 200131
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.TWO TO TWO AND A HALF INCHES OF RAIN IS FORECAST ACROSS THE WESTERN
SOURIS BASIN FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...WITH ONE A HALF TO TWO INCHES
ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN. UNCERTAINTY DOES REMAIN IN THE
FORECAST PRECIPITATION...INFLOWS INTO LAKE DARLING...AND ITS RESULTING
RELEASE SCHEDULE. AS A RESULT...THE FORECASTS SHOWN BELOW SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FROM THIS EVENT.
THE LARGEST EFFECTS OF RUNOFF FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING THROUGH MINOT WITH SHORT EFFECTS DECREASING PAST VELVA. THE
FORECASTS BELOW DO INCLUDE FIVE DAYS OF FORECAST PRECIPITATION ENDING
TUESDAY EVENING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-210131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 THU 7 PM 23.9 24.0 24.0 23.9 23.8
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110521T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.0 THU 8 PM 16.4 16.5 15.8 15.5 15.8
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.0 THU 8 PM 19.1 19.6 20.3 20.3 20.3
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1549.7 1550.5 1551.4 1551.3 1551.3
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.8 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 THU 7 PM 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 THU 7 AM 22.9 23.0 23.4 23.7 23.7
$$
NDC049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110525T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.8 1506.9 1507.2 1507.8 1508.0
$$
NDC049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET INTO EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 THU 8 AM 55.9 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 6 PM 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC009-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.0 THU 8 PM 17.0 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL FALL TO 11.0 FEET BY MONDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 THU 8 PM 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.1 10.9
$$
AYD299
WGUS83 KBIS 200141 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE.
.TWO TO TWO AND A HALF INCHES OF RAIN IS FORECAST ACROSS THE WESTERN
SOURIS BASIN FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...WITH ONE A HALF TO TWO INCHES
ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN. UNCERTAINTY DOES REMAIN IN THE
FORECAST PRECIPITATION...INFLOWS INTO LAKE DARLING...AND ITS RESULTING
RELEASE SCHEDULE. AS A RESULT...THE FORECASTS SHOWN BELOW SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FROM THIS EVENT.
THE LARGEST EFFECTS OF RUNOFF FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING THROUGH MINOT WITH SHORT TERM EFFECTS DECREASING PAST VELVA. THE
FORECASTS BELOW DO INCLUDE FIVE DAYS OF FORECAST PRECIPITATION ENDING
TUESDAY EVENING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-210131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 THU 7 PM 23.9 24.0 24.0 23.9 23.8
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110521T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.0 THU 8 PM 16.4 16.5 15.8 15.5 15.8
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.0 THU 8 PM 19.1 19.6 20.3 20.3 20.3
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1549.7 1550.5 1551.4 1551.3 1551.3
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.8 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 THU 7 PM 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 THU 7 AM 22.9 23.0 23.4 23.7 23.7
$$
NDC049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110525T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.8 1506.9 1507.2 1507.8 1508.0
$$
NDC049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.0 FEET INTO EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 THU 8 AM 55.9 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 6 PM 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC009-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.0 THU 8 PM 17.0 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-210130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
831 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL FALL TO 11.0 FEET BY MONDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 THU 8 PM 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.1 10.9
$$
AYD554
WGUS83 KBIS 201657
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.TWO TO TWO AND A HALF INCHES OF RAINFALL WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS
IS FORECAST ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. FIVE DAYS
OF FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS INCLUDED IN THIS FORECAST PACKAGE...ENDING
WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING
CONSTRUCTED ON FRIDAY IS ALSO INCLUDED. DUE TO REMAINING UNCERTAINTY
IN FINAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS AND PLACEMENT...TIMING OF PEAK FLOWS...AND
LAKE DARLING INFLOWS AND RELEASES...THE FOLLOWING RANGES FOR STAGE AND
FLOW ARE POSSIBLE DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING.
LOCATION..................STAGES..................FLOW..........
MINOT 4NW..............19.5 TO 21.0 FT..........6000 TO 7000 CFS
MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE..1550.5 TO 1552.5 FT......6200 TO 7200 CFS
LOGAN..................36.7 TO 37.0 FT..........6700 TO 7700 CFS
SAYWER.................23.5 TO 24.0 FT..........6800 TO 7800 CFS
VELVA..................1507.5 TO 1508.5 FT......6800 TO 7800 CFS
TOWNER.................56.2 TO 56.4 FT..........7000 TO 8000 CFS
BANTRY.................14.2 TO 14.4 FT..........7000 TO 8000 CFS
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-212257-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 FRI 10 AM 24.0 24.0 24.0 23.9 23.8
$$
NDC101-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110521T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.1 FRI 11 AM 16.5 16.4 16.1 15.9 16.2
$$
NDC101-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO 19.5 TO 21.0 FT OR
A FLOW OF 6000 TO 7000 CFS BY SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.1 FRI 11 AM 19.4 20.2 20.3 20.3 20.3
$$
NDC101-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 1550.5 TO 1552.5 FT
OR A FLOW OF 6200 TO 7200 CFS BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1550.1 1551.3 1551.4 1551.3 1551.3
$$
NDC101-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 36.7 TO 37.0 FT OR
A FLOW OF 6700 TO 7700 CFS BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 FRI 10 AM 36.6 36.7 36.8 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 23.5 TO 24.0 FT OR
A FLOW OF 6800 TO 7800 CFS BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 THU 7 AM 23.0 23.3 23.7 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC049-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 1507.5 TO 1508.5 FT OR A
FLOW 6800 TO 7800 CFS BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1506.9 1507.1 1507.6 1507.9 1507.9
$$
NDC049-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 56.2 TO 56.4 FT OR A FLOW
OF 7000 TO 8000 CFS BY THE MIDDLE PORTIONS OF NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 8 AM 55.9 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 14.2 TO 14.4 FT OR
A FLOW OF 7000 TO 8000 CFS BY LATE NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 FRI 9 AM 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC009-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.O FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 17.0 FRI 11 AM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 17.1
$$
NDC101-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0041.110522T2136Z-110524T0448Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110522T2136Z.110523T0600Z.110523T1648Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE OF 16.0 FEET SUNDAY
AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 9.5 FRI 11 AM 11.3 15.4 15.9 14.4 13.2
$$
NDC009-049-212256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET
BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 FRI 11 AM 11.5 11.4 11.2 11.0 10.8
$$
AYD695
WGUS83 KBIS 210356
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW
CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.TWO TO TWO AND A HALF INCHES OF RAINFALL WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS
IS FORECAST ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. FIVE DAYS
OF FORECAST PRECIPITATION IS INCLUDED IN THIS FORECAST PACKAGE...ENDING
WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING
CONSTRUCTED ON FRIDAY IS ALSO INCLUDED. DUE TO REMAINING UNCERTAINTY
IN FINAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS AND PLACEMENT...TIMING OF PEAK FLOWS...AND
LAKE DARLING INFLOWS AND RELEASES...THE FOLLOWING RANGES FOR STAGE AND
FLOW ARE POSSIBLE DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING.
LOCATION..................STAGES..................FLOW..........
MINOT 4NW..............19.5 TO 21.0 FT..........6000 TO 7000 CFS
MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE..1550.5 TO 1552.5 FT......6200 TO 7200 CFS
LOGAN..................36.7 TO 37.0 FT..........6700 TO 7700 CFS
SAYWER.................23.5 TO 24.0 FT..........6800 TO 7800 CFS
VELVA..................1507.5 TO 1508.5 FT......6800 TO 7800 CFS
TOWNER.................56.2 TO 56.4 FT..........7000 TO 8000 CFS
BANTRY.................14.2 TO 14.4 FT..........7000 TO 8000 CFS
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-220356-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 FRI 10 PM 24.0 24.0 23.9 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC101-220356-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110521T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.4 FRI 10 PM 16.5 16.3 16.0 15.9 16.3
$$
NDC101-220356-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO 19.5 TO 21.0 FT OR
A FLOW OF 6000 TO 7000 CFS BY SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.3 FRI 10 PM 19.6 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3
$$
NDC101-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 1550.5 TO 1552.5 FT
OR A FLOW OF 6200 TO 7200 CFS BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 FRI 9 PM 1550.5 1551.4 1551.3 1551.3
1551.3
$$
NDC101-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 36.7 TO 37.0 FT OR
A FLOW OF 6700 TO 7700 CFS BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 FRI 9 PM 36.6 36.7 36.8 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 23.5 TO 24.0 FT OR
A FLOW OF 6800 TO 7800 CFS BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.8 THU 7 AM 23.1 23.4 23.7 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC049-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 1507.5 TO 1508.5 FT OR A
FLOW 6800 TO 7800 CFS BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 FRI 9 AM 1506.9 1507.3 1507.8 1507.9
1507.9
$$
NDC049-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 56.2 TO 56.4 FT OR A FLOW
OF 7000 TO 8000 CFS BY THE MIDDLE PORTIONS OF NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 8 AM 55.9 55.9 56.0 56.1 56.2
$$
NDC049-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 14.2 TO 14.4 FT OR
A FLOW OF 7000 TO 8000 CFS BY LATE NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 FRI 8 PM 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.9 14.0
$$
NDC009-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 FRI 10 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 17.0 17.1
$$
NDC101-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0041.110522T2136Z-110524T0448Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110522T2136Z.110523T0600Z.110523T1648Z.NO/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE OF 16.0 FEET SUNDAY
AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 9.5 FRI 10 PM 12.1 16.4 15.5 14.1 12.9
$$
NDC009-049-220355-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 PM CDT FRI MAY 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.4 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 FRI 10 PM 11.5 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.8
$$
KINNEY437
WGUS83 KBIS 211856
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE
...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
MODERATE IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT
VELVA...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS OF MIDDAY SATURDAY...THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS HAVE FALLEN
WEST AND SOUTH THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...OUTSIDE OF THE SOURIS BASIN.
AVERAGE RAINFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN AS OF MIDDAY SATURDAY
ARE ON THE ORDER OF THREE QUARTERS TO ONE INCH OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE
WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN...WITH RAINFALL AMOUNTS SO FAR OF ONE
QUARTER TO ONE HALF OF AN INCH ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN.
AN ADDITIONAL THREE QUARTERS TO ONE AND A QUARTER INCH OF RAINFALL IS
POSSIBLE ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER INTO SOUTHERN CANADA...WITH
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE
FOR THE FOXHOLM TO MINOT THROUGH BANTRY. WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW
LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES LACS RIVER EXPECTED TO BE
LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE
DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH MINOT AT 6500 CFS TO GAIN
SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-230056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 SAT 12 PM 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.6 23.5
$$
NDC101-230056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110526T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.5 FEET INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 SAT 1 PM 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.6 16.7
$$
NDC101-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110522T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET OR
6500 CFS BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.8 SAT 1 PM 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3
$$
NDC101-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110522T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.3 FEET
OR 6500 CFS BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1551.3 1551.3 1551.2 1551.2 1551.2
$$
NDC101-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110522T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.7 FEET OR
6900 CFS BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.6 SAT 12 PM 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
$$
NDC101-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET OR
7000 CFS BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 SAT 9 AM 23.3 23.6 23.6 23.6 23.5
$$
NDC049-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.7 FEET OR
7000 CFS BY TUESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1507.1 1507.4 1507.7 1507.7 1507.7
$$
NDC049-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET OR
7200 CFS BY FRIDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 8 AM 55.9 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.2
$$
NDC049-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET OR
7200 CFS BY FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 SAT 11 AM 13.9 13.9 13.9 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE REMAIN NEAR 16.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 SAT 1 PM 16.9 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC009-049-230055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT SAT MAY 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET
BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 SAT 1 PM 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0
$$
AYD520
WGUS83 KBIS 221706
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW...NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS OF SUNDAY MORNING...THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS HAVE FALLEN
WEST AND SOUTH THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...OUTSIDE OF THE SOURIS BASIN.
AVERAGE RAINFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN AS OF SUNDAY MORNING
ARE ON THE ORDER OF ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE
WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN...WITH RAINFALL AMOUNTS SO FAR OF ONE
HALF TO ONE AND A HALF INCHES ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN.
AN ADDITIONAL TENTH OF AN INCH OF RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER INTO SOUTHERN CANADA...WITH ADDITIONAL RAINFALL
AMOUNTS OF ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE. WITH LOCAL RUNOFF
BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES LACS RIVER EXPECTED
TO BE LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE
DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN
SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 SUN 10 AM 23.8 23.7 23.7 23.6 23.5
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.4 SUN 10 AM 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110525T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.6 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.2 SUN 10 AM 1551.4 1551.5 1551.6 1551.6
1551.6
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET BY SUNDAY
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 SUN 10 AM 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.8 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.5 SUN 9 AM 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 1507.8 FEET MONDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 FRI 9 AM 1507.6 1507.8 1507.8 1507.8
1507.8
$$
NDC049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 56.3 FEET BY THURSDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56 FRI 9 AM 56.0 56.0 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 SUN 9 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC009-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 SUN 11 AM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 SUN 11 AM 11.5 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1
$$865
WGUS83 KBIS 221849 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW...NEAR MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT LOGAN...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.AS OF SUNDAY MORNING...THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS HAVE FALLEN
WEST AND SOUTH THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...OUTSIDE OF THE SOURIS BASIN.
AVERAGE RAINFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN AS OF SUNDAY MORNING
ARE ON THE ORDER OF ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE WESTERN
PORTIONS OF THE BASIN...WITH RAINFALL AMOUNTS SO FAR OF ONE HALF TO ONE
AND A HALF INCHES ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE BASIN. AN ADDITIONAL
TENTH OF AN INCH OF RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL
BORDER INTO SOUTHERN CANADA...WITH ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF ONE
QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH POSSIBLE. WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE
DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES LACS RIVER EXPECTED TO BE LOWER
THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL
TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY
IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 SUN 10 AM 23.8 23.7 23.7 23.6 23.5
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.4 SUN 10 AM 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110525T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.6 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.2 SUN 10 AM 1551.4 1551.5 1551.6 1551.6
1551.6
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET BY SUNDAY
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 SUN 10 AM 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-232306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.8 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.5 SUN 9 AM 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 1507.8 FEET MONDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 FRI 9 AM 1507.6 1507.8 1507.8 1507.8
1507.8
$$
NDC049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 56.3 FEET BY THURSDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56 FRI 9 AM 56.0 56.0 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 SUN 9 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC009-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 SUN 11 AM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-232305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1206 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 SUN 11 AM 11.5 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1
$$
JJT510
WGUS83 KBIS 222225
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND
WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW...NEAR MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT LOGAN. MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED
HIGH INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT
THE SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE
WEAKER THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE
AND THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-232225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 SUN 4 PM 23.8 23.7 23.7 23.6 23.5
$$
NDC101-232225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE A REFLECTION OF THE LAKE
DARLING RELEASE SCHEDULE AND REMAIN BETWEEN 16.3 AND 16.5 FEET
THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.5 SUN 4 PM 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.5
$$
NDC101-232225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110522T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.5 FEET OR 6700 CFS.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.5 SUN 4 PM 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-232225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110525T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.6 FEET OR
6800 CFS BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1551.5 1551.5 1551.6 1551.6 1551.6
$$
NDC101-232225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET OR
7300 CFS BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 SUN 4 PM 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-232224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.8 FEET OR
7500 CFS BY MONDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.5 SUN 9 AM 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-232224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1507.8
FEET OR 7200 CFS BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1507.7 1507.8 1507.8 1507.7 1507.7
$$
NDC049-232224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 56.3
FEET OR 7500 CFS BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-232224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET OR
7500 CFS BY SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 SUN 3 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.3
$$
NDC009-232224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 SUN 5 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-232224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
525 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL FALL TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY THIS
FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 SUN 5 PM 11.5 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1
$$
AYD838
WGUS83 KBIS 230201
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND
WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW...NEAR MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT LOGAN. MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED
HIGH INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT
THE SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE
WEAKER THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE
AND THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
IN REGARDS TO THE FLOW THROUGH MINOT ON SUNDAY EVENING...BASED UPON
A RATING CURVE THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE INFLUENCE OF THE
LEVEES...THE FLOW ON THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW IS APPROXIMATELY
6700 CFS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-240201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 SUN 7 PM 23.8 23.7 23.6 23.6 23.5
$$
NDC101-240201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110529T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.8 FEET BY
NEXT SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.5 SUN 8 PM 16.3 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.5
$$
NDC101-240201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.5 FEET...OR 6700 CFS.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.6 SUN 8 PM 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110525T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.6 FEET
OR 6800 CFS BY WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1551.5 1551.5 1551.6 1551.6 1551.6
$$
NDC101-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET OR
7300 CFS BY SUNDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 SUN 7 PM 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.8 FEET OR
7500 CFS BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.5 SUN 9 AM 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1507.8
FEET OR 7200 CFS BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1507.8 1507.8 1507.8 1507.7 1507.6
$$
NDC049-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 56.3
FEET OR 7500 CFS BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 SUN 6 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.3
$$
NDC009-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 SUN 8 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
901 PM CDT SUN MAY 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 11.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 SUN 8 PM 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.9
$$326
WGUS83 KBIS 231641
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD AND AT MINOT 4 NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...AT VELVA...AND
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH
INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT THE
SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE WEAKER
THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
IN REGARDS TO THE FLOW THROUGH MINOT ON SUNDAY EVENING...BASED UPON A
RATING CURVE THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE INFLUENCE OF THE LEVEES...THE
FLOW ON THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW IS APPROXIMATELY 6700 CFS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-242241-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 MON 10 AM 23.7 23.7 23.6 23.5 23.4
$$
NDC101-242241-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110527T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.3 MON 10 AM 16.2 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.6
$$
NDC101-242241-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110523T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.7 MON 10 AM 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6
$$
NDC101-242241-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.110409T0213Z.110523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET. ADDITIONAL RISES
MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.8 MON 8 AM 23.9 23.9 23.8 23.7 23.7
$$
NDC049-242241-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508.2 FEET BY
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.8 MON 9 AM 1508.1 1508.2 1508.2 1508.1
1508.0
$$
NDC049-242241-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.1 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-242240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110529T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 MON 9 AM 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.4
$$
NDC009-242240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 MON 11 AM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-242240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 MON 11 AM 11.5 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.8
$$
JJT919
WGUS83 KBIS 231835
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT LOGAN...AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT MINOT 4
NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH
INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT THE
SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE WEAKER
THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL. POSSIBLE
FLOWS THROUGH MINOT COULD REACH 7000 CFS AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-250035-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.7 MON 12 PM 23.7 23.7 23.6 23.5 23.4
$$
NDC101-250035-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.2 MON 12 PM 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.6
$$
NDC101-250035-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110529T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.6 MON 12 PM 20.3 20.1 20.1 20.4 20.7
$$
NDC101-250035-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110524T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BETWEEN 1551 AND 1552 FEET
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.0 MON 12 PM 1551.7 1551.3 1551.2 1551.6
1551.9
$$
NDC101-250035-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER REMAIN NEAR 36.8 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 MON 12 PM 37.0 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC049-250034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.8 MON 9 AM 1508.1 1508.2 1508.1 1507.8
1507.8
$$
NDC049-250034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING...THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 MON 8 AM 56.0 56.1 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-250034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 MON 11 AM 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3
$$
NDC009-250034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 MON 1 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-250034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.7 MON 1 PM 11.4 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.7
$$299
WGUS83 KBIS 232151
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
451 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS CURRENTLY AT A LEVEL OF 11.6
FEET AS OF 4 PM CDT MONDAY. THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK TO A LEVEL OF 10.7 FEET BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC009-049-250351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 MON 4 PM 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.7
$$576
WGUS83 KBIS 240153
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT LOGAN...AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT MINOT 4
NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH
INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT THE
SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE WEAKER
THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
POSSIBLE FLOWS THROUGH MINOT COULD REACH 7000 CFS AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-250753-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.7 MON 7 PM 23.7 23.6 23.6 23.5 23.4
$$
NDC101-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.1 MON 8 PM 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7
$$
NDC101-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110529T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISING TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.6 MON 8 PM 20.1 20.1 20.3 20.6 20.8
$$
NDC101-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 1551.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THEN RISE TO NEAR 1552 FEET BY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.9 MON 7 PM 1551.4 1551.2 1551.4 1551.7
1552.0
$$
NDC101-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 36.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...THEN REMAIN STEADY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 MON 7 PM 37.0 36.8 36.8 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC101-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET BY THURSDAY
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION. EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.8 MON 8 AM 24.0 23.8 23.6 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.9 MON 2 PM 1508.2 1508.2 1507.9 1507.8
1507.8
$$
NDC049-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 MON 8 AM 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 MON 6 PM 14.0 14.0 14.1 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.8 MON 8 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-250752-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT MON MAY 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.7
FEET BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 MON 8 PM 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.7
$$040
WGUS83 KBIS 241716
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT LOGAN...AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT MINOT 4
NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK
NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH
INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT THE
SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE WEAKER
THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
POSSIBLE FLOWS THROUGH MINOT COULD REACH 7000 CFS AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-252316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.6 TUE 11 AM 23.6 23.5 23.5 23.4 23.3
$$
NDC101-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.0 TUE 11 AM 16.2 16.4 16.6 16.6 16.7
$$
NDC101-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110530T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.6 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.4 TUE 11 AM 19.9 20.0 20.2 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 1551.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THEN RISE TO NEAR 1552 FEET BY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.6 TUE 10 AM 1551.3 1551.2 1551.4 1551.6
1551.7
$$
NDC101-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 36.7 FEET BY THURSDAY
MORNING...THEN REMAIN STEADY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 TUE 10 AM 36.9 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
$$
NDC101-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.0 FEET THEN BEGIN FALLING
TO NEAR 23.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.0 TUE 8 AM 24.0 23.7 23.5 23.5 23.6
$$
NDC049-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110525T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.1 TUE 9 AM 1508.2 1508.1 1507.8 1507.8
1507.8
$$
NDC049-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110529T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 TUE 9 AM 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 TUE 11 AM 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC009-049-252315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1216 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 TUE 11 AM 11.5 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.2
$$949
WGUS83 KBIS 242050
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT LOGAN...AT SAWYER...AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT
MINOT 4 NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.WITH LOCAL RUNOFF BELOW LAKE DARLING...AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE DES
LACS RIVER FROM THIS WEEKEND LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL TRY TO MAINTAIN THE FLOW THROUGH
MINOT AT 6700 CFS TO GAIN SOME CAPACITY IN THE POOL FOR ANTICIPATED HIGH
INFLOWS INTO THE LAKE. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM TO POSSIBLY AFFECT THE
SOURIS BASIN IS THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WHILE THIS STORM LOOKS TO BE WEAKER
THAN THE STORM FROM THIS WEEKEND...THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE POSSIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
POSSIBLE FLOWS THROUGH MINOT COULD REACH 7000 CFS AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-260250-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 23 FEET BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.6 TUE 2 PM 23.6 23.5 23.4 23.3 23.2
$$
NDC101-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.0 TUE 3 PM 16.0 16.2 16.4 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC101-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110530T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.3 TUE 3 PM 19.6 19.4 19.6 20.1 20.7
$$
NDC101-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110530T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 1552 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.5 TUE 2 PM 1550.7 1550.4 1550.5 1551.0
1551.9
$$
NDC101-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.0 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 TUE 2 PM 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.9
$$
NDC101-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN BETWEEN 24 AND 23.5 FEET THROUGHOUT
THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.0 TUE 8 AM 24.0 23.7 23.6 23.5 23.6
$$
NDC049-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110525T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.1 TUE 9 AM 1508.3 1508.2 1507.9 1507.7
1507.7
$$
NDC049-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING THEN REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 TUE 8 AM 56.2 56.2 56.3 56.3 56.2
$$
NDC049-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110529T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 TUE 1 PM 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 16.9 FEET THROUGHOUT
THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 TUE 3 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-260249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
350 PM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF
10.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 TUE 3 PM 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.9
$$051
WGUS83 KBIS 251925
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT LOGAN AND AT MINOT 4 NW...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE OFFICIAL FORECASTS WITHIN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE 24
HOURS OF FORECAST PRECIPITATION VALID THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. A
STORM SYSTEM IS FORECAST TO IMPACT THE SOURIS BASIN THURSDAY EVENING
INTO FRIDAY...WITH ONE AND A QUARTER TO ONE AND A HALF INCHES OF RAIN
POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN THUNDERSTORMS. THE FOLLOWING TABLE REPRESENTS
A CONTINGENCY FORECAST OF RIVER STAGES AND FLOW DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING THAT INCLUDES FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH FRIDAY FOR
PLANNING PURPOSES.
LOCATION.................STAGE..............FLOW.........DATE
MINOT 4 NW................21.5 FT.........8000 CFS.......5/29
MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE....1553.3 FT.......8100 CFS........5/30
LOAGN.....................37.0-37.5 FT....8200 CFS.......5/31
SAWYER....................24.3-24.5.......8200 CFS.......5/31
VELVA.....................1508.5 FT.......8300 CFS.......6/1
TOWNER....................56.4 FT.........8400 CFS.......6/3
BANTRY....................14.5 FT.........8500 CFS.......6/5
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-261925-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.3 FT.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.4 WED 1 PM 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.1 22.8
$$
NDC101-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110531T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.1 WED 1 PM 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.5 16.5
$$
NDC101-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110525T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.9 WED 1 PM 20.0 20.1 20.1 20.1 20.1
$$
NDC101-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.2 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1551.0 1551.1 1551.2 1551.2 1551.2
$$
NDC101-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 WED 12 PM 36.8 36.8 36.8 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC101-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.9 WED 9 AM 23.7 23.7 23.7 23.7 23.7
$$
NDC049-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 1507.5 FEET BY SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1507.8 1507.6 1507.5 1507.6 1507.6
$$
NDC049-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.1 WED 8 AM 56.2 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110528T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 WED 11 AM 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.3 14.3
$$
NDC009-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 WED 1 PM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-261924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT WED MAY 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.5 WED 1 PM 11.3 11.2 11.0 10.9 10.7
$$
AYD155
WGUS83 KBIS 261919
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT LOGAN AND AT MINOT 4 NW...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE OFFICIAL FORECASTS WITHIN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE 24
HOURS OF BASIN AVERAGE FORECAST PRECIPITATION OF A QUARTER TO HALF INCH
VALID THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-280119-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.1 THU 1 PM 23.1 23.1 22.9 22.6 22.4
$$
NDC101-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.3 THU 1 PM 16.4 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5
$$
NDC101-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110525T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.8 THU 1 PM 20.0 20.1 20.1 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC101-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1550.2 THU 1 PM 1550.6 1550.8 1551.0 1550.8
1550.8
$$
NDC101-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.8 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.7 THU 1 PM 36.7 36.7 36.8 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC101-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.8 WED 7 PM 23.5 23.5 23.5 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1507.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 THU 9 AM 1507.4 1507.3 1507.4 1507.4
1507.5
$$
NDC049-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 8 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110527T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.2 THU 12 PM 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.3 14.3
$$
NDC009-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.9 THU 2 PM 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-280118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
219 PM CDT THU MAY 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.4 THU 2 PM 11.4 11.3 11.1 11.0 10.9
$$133
WGUS83 KBIS 271635
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE RAINFALL
FROM THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING...ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION
FORECAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...AND THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE
FOR LAKE DARLING...WHICH IS TO INCREASE RELEASES TO 5800 CFS TODAY.
A STORM SYSTEM IS FORECAST IMPACT THE SOURIS BASIN MONDAY AND INTO
TUESDAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION
POTENTIAL AND IMPACTS TO ONGOING FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-282235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.9 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.9 FRI 10 AM 22.9 22.9 22.7 22.5 22.3
$$
NDC101-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.4 FRI 10 AM 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5
$$
NDC101-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110529T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.0 FRI 10 AM 20.1 20.3 20.3 20.2 20.2
$$
NDC101-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY.ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1550.8 1551.2 1551.1 1551.1 1551.0
$$
NDC101-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...35.0 AT FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.7 FRI 10 AM 36.8 36.8 36.9 36.9 36.8
$$
NDC101-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.4 FRI 8 AM 23.4 23.6 23.7 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC049-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.6 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1507.3 1507.4 1507.6 1507.6 1507.6
$$
NDC049-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET INTO THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 FRI 9 AM 56.3 56.3 56.2 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110527T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET INTO THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 FRI 9 AM 14.4 14.4 14.3 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC009-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.8 FRI 11 AM 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-282234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.3 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.4 FRI 11 AM 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0 10.8
$$
AYD005
WGUS83 KBIS 280153
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE RAINFALL
FROM THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING...ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION
FORECAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...AND THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE
FOR LAKE DARLING...WHICH IS TO INCREASE RELEASES TO 5800 CFS TODAY.
A STORM SYSTEM IS FORECAST IMPACT THE SOURIS BASIN MONDAY AND INTO
TUESDAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION
POTENTIAL AND IMPACTS TO ONGOING FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-290153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.8 FRI 8 PM 22.8 22.7 22.6 22.4 22.2
$$
NDC101-290153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A RISE TO 16.5 FEET BY SATURDAY
MORNING AND REMAIN NEAR 16.5 FEET THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.4 FRI 8 PM 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5
$$
NDC101-290153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110529T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING AND REMAIN NEAR 20.3 FEET THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.1 FRI 8 PM 20.2 20.3 20.3 20.2 20.2
$$
NDC101-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1550.5 FRI 7 PM 1550.8 1551.2 1551.1 1551.1
1551.0
$$
NDC101-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.7 FRI 7 PM 36.8 36.8 36.9 36.9 36.8
$$
NDC101-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.4 FRI 8 AM 23.5 23.6 23.7 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.6 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.4 FRI 8 AM 1507.3 1507.4 1507.6 1507.6
1507.6
$$
NDC049-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 FRI 9 AM 56.3 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110528T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 FRI 6 PM 14.5 14.4 14.3 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC009-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.5 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.8 FRI 8 PM 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8
$$
NDC009-049-290152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
853 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.2 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.4 FRI 8 PM 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0 10.8
$$
LTH337
WGUS83 KBIS 281724
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE RAINFALL
FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...ADDITIONAL
PRECIPITATION FORECAST THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...AND THE LATEST
RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING...WHICH IS TO HOLD RELEASES TO
5800 CFS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. A STORM SYSTEM IS FORECAST IMPACT THE
SOURIS BASIN MONDAY AND INTO TUESDAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE
MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL AND IMPACTS TO ONGOING
FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-291724-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.7 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.7 SAT 11 AM 22.7 22.5 22.3 22.1 22.0
$$
NDC101-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110528T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.6 SAT 11 AM 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.4
$$
NDC101-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110529T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.2 SAT 11 AM 20.3 20.3 20.2 20.2 20.1
$$
NDC101-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1551.1 1551.1 1551.1 1551.0 1551.0
$$
NDC101-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET BY
MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 SAT 10 AM 36.8 36.9 36.9 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC101-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.4 SAT 7 AM 23.5 23.6 23.6 23.6 23.6
$$
NDC049-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507.6 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1507.4 1507.5 1507.6 1507.6 1507.6
$$
NDC049-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 SAT 10 AM 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110528T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.3 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 SAT 9 AM 14.4 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC009-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.8 SAT 11 AM 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.9
$$
NDC009-049-291723-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.3 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.4 SAT 11 AM 11.2 11.1 11.0 10.9 10.8
$$
AYD535
WGUS83 KBIS 291633
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE RAINFALL
FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ADDITIONAL
PRECIPITATION FORECAST THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...AND THE LATEST
RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING...WHICH IS TO HOLD RELEASES TO
5800 CFS. A STORM SYSTEM IS FORECAST IMPACT THE SOURIS BASIN MONDAY AND
INTO TUESDAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED FOR ITS PRECIPITATION
POTENTIAL AND IMPACTS TO ONGOING FLOODING.
AN ESTIMATED CREST FORECAST...WHICH INCLUDES EXPECTED PRECIPITATION FOR MONDAY
AND TUESDAY...FOLLOWS.
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM CREST AROUND 14 TO 15 ON JUNE 1.
SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD CREST AROUND 23.5 TO 24.0 FEET ON JUNE 8.
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM RISE TO AROUND 16.5 TO 17.0 FEET ON JUNE 7 AND REAMIN
NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
SOURIS RIVER 4NW CREST AROUND 20.5 TO 21.0 JUNE 1.
SOURIS RIVER BROADWAY BRIDGE CREST AROUND 1551.5 TO 1552.5 JUNE 1.
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN CREST AROUND 37.0 ON JUNE 1 AND 2.
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER CREST AROUND 24.0 ON JUNE 1 AND 2.
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA CREST AROUND 1508.0 ON JUNE 2 AND 3.
SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER CREST AROUND 56.3 ON JUNE 5.
SOURIS RIVER AT BANTRY CREST 14.4 ON JUNE 6.
SOURIS RIVER AT WESTHOPE RISE TO 17.5 JUNE 5 AND REMAIN FOR A COUPLE WEEKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-302233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.4 SUN 10 AM 22.0 21.7 21.4 21.1 20.8
$$
NDC101-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110529T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.6 SUN 10 AM 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.4
$$
NDC101-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110529T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.3 SUN 10 AM 20.3 20.2 20.2 20.1 20.1
$$
NDC101-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110523T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1551 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.0 SUN 9 AM 1551.1 1551.1 1551.0 1551.0
1550.9
$$
NDC101-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.9 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 SUN 9 AM 36.8 36.9 36.8 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC101-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.5 SUN 7 AM 23.7 23.7 23.7 23.7 23.7
$$
NDC049-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110524T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1508
FEET TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1507.5 1507.6 1507.6 1507.6 1507.6
$$
NDC049-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 SUN 9 AM 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.2
$$
NDC049-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110528T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 SUN 8 AM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.3
$$
NDC009-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 16.8 SUN 10 AM 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-302232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.4 SUN 10 AM 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0 10.9
$$518
WGUS83 KBIS 301718
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING UPDATE INCLUDE RECENT AND
FORECAST RAINFALL THROUGH TUESDAY...AND THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING...WHICH IS TO CUT RELEASES TEMPORARILY TO 5200 CFS WHILE THE
RAINFALL IN THE MINOT AREA RUNS OFF.
ESTIMATED CREST FORECAST...INCLUDING EXPECTED PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TUESDAY:
SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD CREST AROUND 23.5 FT JUNE 7TH TO 12TH
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM REMAIN NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE 16.5 FT
THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER 4NW CREST AROUND 21.0 FT TUESDAY MORNING
SOURIS RIVER BROADWAY BRIDGE CREST AROUND 1552.2 FT TUESDAY MORNING
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 37.0 FT
THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER CREST AROUND 24.1 TOMORROW AFTERNOON
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA CREST AROUND 1508.2 FT WEDNESDAY EVENING
SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER CREST AROUND 56.3 FT ON JUNE 2
SOURIS RIVER AT BANTRY REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER AT WESTHOPE RISE TO 17.5 JUNE 5 AND REMAIN FOR A COUPLE
WEEKS
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-312318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RESUME A SLOW RISE THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.9 MON 10 AM 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7
$$
NDC101-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE 16.5 FEET
THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 MON 11 AM 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.5 16.7
$$
NDC101-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110531T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.0 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.5 MON 11 AM 21.0 20.8 20.8 20.6 20.4
$$
NDC101-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110531T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1552.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.3 1552.2 1551.8 1551.7 1551.4 1551.2
$$
NDC101-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110524T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 MON 10 AM 37.0 37.0 37.0 36.9 36.9
$$
NDC101-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110531T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.1 FEET BY
EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.7 MON 8 AM 24.0 24.1 24.1 24.0 23.9
$$
NDC049-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110602T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST RISE TO A STAGE OF 1508.2 FEET
WEDNESDAY EVENING...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1507.8 1508.1 1508.1 1508.0 1507.8
$$
NDC049-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 MON 9 AM 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110605T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 MON 9 AM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 17.5 FEET AROUND
JUNE 5TH...AND REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR A COUPLE WEEKS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 16.8 16.8 16.8 17.0 17.1
$$
NDC009-049-312317-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1218 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.5 MON 11 AM 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0
$$
KINNEY846
WGUS83 KBIS 302048
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER...VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE UPDATED FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING INCLUDE
HIGHER RAINFALL AMOUNTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...FORECAST RAINFALL
THROUGH TUESDAY...AND THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING...WHICH IS TO CUT RELEASES TEMPORARILY TO 5200 CFS WHILE THE
RAINFALL IN THE MINOT AREA RUNS OFF.
ESTIMATED CREST FORECAST...INCLUDING EXPECTED PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TUESDAY.
SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD CREST AROUND 23.5 FT JUNE 7TH TO 12TH
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM REMAIN NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE 16.5 FT
THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER 4NW CREST AROUND 21.2 FT TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SOURIS RIVER BROADWAY BRIDGE CREST AROUND 1553.0 FT TUESDAY EVENING
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN CREST AROUND 37.2 FT TUESDAY EVENING
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER CREST AROUND 24.5 TUESDAY NIGHT
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA CREST AROUND 1508.6 FT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER CREST AROUND 56.3 FT ON JUNE 2
SOURIS RIVER AT BANTRY REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER AT WESTHOPE RISE TO 17.5 JUNE 5 AND REMAIN FOR A COUPLE
WEEKS
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-312048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RESUME A SLOW RISE THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.8 MON 3 PM 21.6 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.6
$$
NDC101-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE 16.5 FEET
THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 MON 3 PM 16.5 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.6
$$
NDC101-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110531T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.6 MON 3 PM 20.7 21.2 21.0 20.9 20.6
$$
NDC101-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.5 MON 2 PM 1551.8 1553.0 1552.4 1552.0
1551.6
$$
NDC101-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 MON 2 PM 36.9 37.2 37.2 37.1 37.0
$$
NDC101-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110601T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.7 MON 8 AM 23.9 24.4 24.5 24.3 24.1
$$
NDC049-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110601T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1508.6
FEET WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1507.7 1508.3 1508.6 1508.3 1508.1
$$
NDC049-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 MON 9 AM 56.2 56.2 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110605T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 MON 1 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 17.5 FEET AROUND
JUNE 5TH...AND REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR A COUPLE WEEKS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.9 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-312047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
348 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.5 MON 3 PM 11.4 11.3 11.3 11.2 11.1
$$
KINNEY950
WGUS83 KBIS 310324
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4 NW...AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE AND AT LOGAN...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AND THE
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE UPDATED FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING INCLUDE
HIGHER RAINFALL AMOUNTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...FORECAST RAINFALL
THROUGH TUESDAY...AND THE LATEST RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING...WHICH IS TO CUT RELEASES TEMPORARILY TO 5400 CFS WHILE THE
RAINFALL IN THE MINOT AREA RUNS OFF.
ESTIMATED CREST FORECAST...INCLUDING EXPECTED PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TUESDAY.
SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD CREST AROUND 22.3 FT JUNE 8TH
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM REMAIN NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE 16.5 FT
THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER 4NW CREST AROUND 21.2 FT TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SOURIS RIVER BROADWAY BRIDGE CREST AROUND 1553.0 FT TUESDAY MORNING
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN CREST AROUND 37.2 FT TUESDAY EVENING
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER CREST AROUND 24.5 TUESDAY NIGHT
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA CREST AROUND 1508.6 FT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AT 56.3 FT THROUGH
THE WEEKEND.
SOURIS RIVER AT BANTRY REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND
SOURIS RIVER AT WESTHOPE RISE TO 17.7 BY JUNE 6
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-010324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RESUME A SLOW RISE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.6 MON 9 PM 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7
$$
NDC101-010324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.DR.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.6 MON 9 PM 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.6 16.7
$$
NDC101-010324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.DR.110411T1913Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.9 MON 9 PM 21.2 21.0 21.0 20.7 20.6
$$
NDC101-010324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110531T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553.0 FEET BY
THIS MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.5 MON 9 PM 1552.9 1552.5 1552.4 1551.9
1551.6
$$
NDC101-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.DR.110407T1830Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING AND THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 MON 9 PM 37.2 37.2 37.1 37.0 37.0
$$
NDC101-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.DR.110409T0213Z.110601T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.7 MON 8 AM 24.4 24.5 24.3 24.2 24.0
$$
NDC049-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.110601T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1509
FEET WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1508.3 1508.5 1508.4 1508.1 1508.0
$$
NDC049-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.DR.110227T0020Z.110416T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 MON 9 AM 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.DR.110315T2000Z.110605T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH
THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 MON 8 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.4 14.4
$$
NDC009-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO AROUND 17.5 FEET AROUND
JUNE 5TH...AND REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL FOR A COUPLE WEEKS
FEET SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 16.8 16.9 17.1 17.4 17.5
$$
NDC009-049-010323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.DR.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.6 FEET
AFTER MIDNIGHT THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 MON 10 PM 11.5 11.5 11.3 11.3 11.2
$$867
WGUS83 KBIS 311656
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM...RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY WHERE MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.UP TO FOUR INCHES OF RAINFALL HAS BEEN REPORTED ACROSS THE UPPER
DES LACS RIVER BASIN NEAR KENMARE AND DONNYBROOK...WITH ONE TO TWO
INCHES OF RAINFALL THROUGH THE MINOT LOCAL AREA...AND LOCATIONS
UPSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING. ALTHOUGH LAKE DARLING HAS LITTLE
CAPACITY REMAINING IN THE POOL...THE RESERVOIR HAS CUT RELEASES
TO 4800 CFS TO REDUCE IMPACTS DOWNSTREAM THROUGH MINOT. AN ADDITIONAL
ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH OF RAINFALL IS FORECAST TUESDAY ACROSS
THE WESTERN HALF OF THE SOURIS BASIN...WITH UP TO AN ADDITIONAL
ONE HALF INCH OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF. SOME
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS IN THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING.
UPDATE. SHOWN BELOW ARE THE RANGES OF POSSIBLE STAGES AND FLOWS ON THE
DES LACS AND SOURIS RIVERS.
LOCATION................STAGE...............FLOW..............DATE
DES LACS FOXHOLM.....21.0-22.0 FT.......4000-5000 CFS..........6/1
MINOT 4NW............23.0-24.0 FT.......9400-10400 CFS.........6/2
BROADWAY BRIDGE....1555.5-1557.5 FT.....9500-10500 CFS.........6/2
LOGAN................37.5-37.8 FT.......9700-11000 CFS....5/31-6/3
SAWYER...............25.5-26.0 FT......10000-12000 CFS.....6/1-6/4
VELVA..............1509.5-1510.5 FT....10500-12500 CFS.....6/1-6/3
TOWNER...............56.6-56.7 FT......11000-13000 CFS.....6/4-6/6
BANTRY...............15.0-15.5 FT......11000-13000 CFS.....6/5-6/7
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-012256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
NEXT TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.4 TUE 10 AM 21.3 21.4 21.6 22.0 22.4
$$
NDC101-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.5 TUE 11 AM 16.1 16.1 16.3 16.5 16.5
$$
NDC101-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 TO 24.0
FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.0 TUE 11 AM 22.1 23.1 22.1 21.3 21.0
$$
NDC101-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110602T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 1555.5 TO 1557.5
FT BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1554.5 1556.6 1554.8 1553.0 1552.3
$$
NDC101-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.5 TO 37.8 FEET
BY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.5 TUE 10 AM 37.5 37.6 37.6 37.3 37.1
$$
NDC101-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110601T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 TO 26.0 FEET
BY LATE TONIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.2 TUE 8 AM 25.8 25.7 25.8 25.4 24.8
$$
NDC049-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509.5 TO
1510.5 FEET 1510 FEET BY LATE TONIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1510.0 1509.9 1509.8 1509.6 1508.8
$$
NDC049-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.6 TO 56.7
FEET BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 MON 9 AM 56.3 56.4 56.6 56.7 56.7
$$
NDC049-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110605T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 TO 15.5 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 TUE 9 AM 14.6 14.6 14.7 15.1 15.3
$$
NDC009-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO 18.0
FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 16.8 17.1 17.4 17.7 17.9
$$
NDC101-012255-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0048.110531T1705Z-110603T2332Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.110531T1705Z.110601T1200Z.110603T1132Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 21.0 TO 22.0 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 21.3 FEET...FLOOR OF BRIDGE JUST DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE
HOUSE WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 14.3 TUE 11 AM 21.3 19.6 15.0 12.7 11.2
$$
NDC009-049-012255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.8 TUE 11 AM 12.0 12.3 12.4 12.4 12.3
$$
AYD190
WGUS83 KBIS 010144
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM...RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW AND MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY WHERE MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.UP TO FOUR INCHES OF RAINFALL HAS BEEN REPORTED ACROSS THE UPPER
DES LACS RIVER BASIN NEAR KENMARE AND DONNYBROOK...WITH ONE TO TWO
INCHES OF RAINFALL THROUGH THE MINOT LOCAL AREA...AND LOCATIONS
UPSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING. ALTHOUGH LAKE DARLING HAS LITTLE
CAPACITY REMAINING IN THE POOL...THE RESERVOIR HAS CUT RELEASES
TO 4800 CFS TO REDUCE IMPACTS DOWNSTREAM THROUGH MINOT. SOME
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS IN THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING.
UPDATE. SHOWN BELOW ARE THE RANGES OF POSSIBLE STAGES AND FLOWS ON THE
DES LACS AND SOURIS RIVERS.
LOCATION................STAGE...............FLOW..............DATE
DES LACS FOXHOLM.....21.0-22.0 FT.......4000-5000 CFS..........6/1
MINOT 4NW............22.5-23.5 FT.......9000-10000 CFS.........6/2
BROADWAY BRIDGE....1555.5-1557.5 FT.....9500-10500 CFS.........6/2
LOGAN................37.5-37.7 FT.......9700-10700 CFS....5/31-6/3
SAWYER...............25.5-26.0 FT......10000-12000 CFS.....6/1-6/4
VELVA..............1509.5-1510.5 FT....10500-12500 CFS.....6/1-6/3
TOWNER...............56.6-56.7 FT......11000-13000 CFS.....6/4-6/6
BANTRY...............15.0-15.5 FT......11000-13000 CFS.....6/5-6/7
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-020144-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.4 TUE 7 PM 21.3 21.4 21.6 22.1 22.6
$$
NDC101-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.4 TUE 8 PM 16.1 16.1 16.3 16.5 16.5
$$
NDC101-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 TO 24.0
FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 TUE 8 PM 22.4 22.9 21.7 21.1 20.8
$$
NDC101-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1555.5 TO 1557.5
FEET BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.7 TUE 7 PM 1554.6 1556.5 1554.5 1552.9
1552.1
$$
NDC101-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.6 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.5 TUE 7 PM 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.3 37.1
$$
NDC101-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110601T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 TO 26.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.6 TUE 5 PM 25.8 25.7 25.7 25.4 24.7
$$
NDC049-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1510.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1510.0 TUE 5 PM 1510.2 1509.9 1509.7 1509.3
1508.6
$$
NDC049-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 MON 9 AM 56.3 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.7
$$
NDC049-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110606T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 TUE 6 PM 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.8 15.1
$$
NDC009-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST AROUND 18.2 FEET
EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 16.9 17.2 17.6 17.9 18.1
$$
NDC101-020143-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-110603T2334Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.110531T2231Z.110601T1800Z.110603T1134Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 21.3 FEET...FLOOR OF BRIDGE JUST DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE
HOUSE WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 17.0 TUE 8 PM 21.2 18.7 13.9 11.9 10.6
$$
NDC009-049-020143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
844 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.0 TUE 8 PM 12.3 12.5 12.6 12.5 12.4
$$612
WGUS83 KBIS 011729
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AND AT MINOT 4NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY WHERE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM WAS CRESTING NEAR 20.7 FEET THIS
MORNING. PEAK FLOWS FROM THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM WILL BE
IMPACTING THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT. THE CURRENT FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE IS 1556.5 FEET LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. THIS FORECAST MAY BE
LOWERED LATER TODAY BASED UPON INCREASING CHANNEL CAPACITY DUE TO
SCOURING...AND SOME UNCERTAINTY IN THE RATING CURVE AT SUCH HIGH
LEVELS. FIELD MEASUREMENTS WILL BE TAKEN THIS AFTERNOON TO CONFIRM
THE FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH MINOT...WHICH WILL BE
INCORPORATED INTO AN UPDATE TO THE FORECAST LATER THIS AFTERNOON.
ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF BASIN AVERAGE RAINFALL IS FORECAST
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN.
HOWEVER...THUNDERSTORMS..SOME POSSIBLY STRONG TO SEVERE...ARE ALSO
FORECAST ON THURSDAY...WHICH MAY PRODUCE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND
FASTER RUNOFF ACROSS BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-021729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.2 WED 11 AM 21.4 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.9
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.2 WED 11 AM 16.4 16.6 16.7 16.7 16.6
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 WED 11 AM 21.4 21.3 21.1 20.9 20.8
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1556.5 FEET BY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1555.8 1555.8 1554.5 1553.8 1553.2
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.6 WED 10 AM 37.5 37.6 37.5 37.4 37.3
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.5 WED 7 AM 25.5 25.7 25.6 25.3 25.1
$$
NDC049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL 1509.7 FT BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1509.7 1509.6 1509.5 1509.1 1508.8
$$
NDC049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.4 WED 7 AM 56.5 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.6
$$
NDC049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110606T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 WED 9 AM 14.5 14.7 14.9 15.1 15.2
$$
NDC009-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 18.3 FEET BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 17.1 17.5 17.8 18.1 18.2
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-110604T1017Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.110531T2231Z.110601T1800Z.110603T2217Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 21.3 FEET...FLOOR OF BRIDGE JUST DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE
HOUSE WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 20.7 WED 11 AM 19.7 16.5 14.2 13.3 12.6
$$
NDC009-049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.2 WED 11 AM 12.4 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3
$$
AYD039
WGUS83 KBIS 011741 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AND AT
MINOT 4NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY WHERE MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM WAS CRESTING NEAR 20.7 FEET THIS
MORNING. PEAK FLOWS FROM THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM WILL BE
IMPACTING THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT. THE CURRENT FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE IS 1556.5 FEET LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. THIS FORECAST MAY BE
LOWERED LATER TODAY BASED UPON INCREASING CHANNEL CAPACITY DUE TO
SCOURING...AND SOME UNCERTAINTY IN THE RATING CURVE AT SUCH HIGH
LEVELS. FIELD MEASUREMENTS WILL BE TAKEN THIS AFTERNOON TO CONFIRM
THE FLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH MINOT...WHICH WILL BE
INCORPORATED INTO AN UPDATE TO THE FORECAST LATER THIS AFTERNOON.
ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF BASIN AVERAGE RAINFALL IS FORECAST
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN.
HOWEVER...THUNDERSTORMS..SOME POSSIBLY STRONG TO SEVERE...ARE ALSO
FORECAST ON THURSDAY...WHICH MAY PRODUCE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND
FASTER RUNOFF ACROSS BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-021729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.2 WED 11 AM 21.4 21.6 22.0 22.4 22.9
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.2 WED 11 AM 16.4 16.6 16.7 16.7 16.6
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 WED 11 AM 21.4 21.3 21.1 20.9 20.8
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1556.5 FEET BY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1555.8 1555.8 1554.5 1553.8 1553.2
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.6 WED 10 AM 37.5 37.6 37.5 37.4 37.3
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.5 WED 7 AM 25.5 25.7 25.6 25.3 25.1
$$
NDC049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL 1509.7 FT BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1509.7 1509.6 1509.5 1509.1 1508.8
$$
NDC049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.4 WED 7 AM 56.5 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.6
$$
NDC049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110606T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 WED 9 AM 14.5 14.7 14.9 15.1 15.2
$$
NDC009-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 18.3 FEET BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 17.1 17.5 17.8 18.1 18.2
$$
NDC101-021728-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-110604T1017Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.110531T2231Z.110601T1800Z.110603T2217Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 21.3 FEET...FLOOR OF BRIDGE JUST DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE
HOUSE WILL BE FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 20.7 WED 11 AM 19.7 16.5 14.2 13.3 12.6
$$
NDC009-049-021728-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1229 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.2 WED 11 AM 12.4 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.3
$$
AYD849
WGUS83 KBIS 020002
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT TOWNER AND
BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS
FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AND AT
MINOT 4NW...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY WHERE MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM CRESTED NEAR 20.7 FEET THIS
MORNING. PEAK FLOWS FROM THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM WILL BE
IMPACTING THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE ON THURSDAY.
THE CURRENT FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE IS 1555 FEET EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THIS FORECAST HAS BEEN
LOWERED...BASED UPON INCREASED CHANNEL CAPACITY DUE TO
SCOURING...AND SOME UNCERTAINTY IN THE RATING CURVE AT SUCH HIGH
LEVELS. FIELD MEASUREMENTS TAKEN TODAY TO CONFIRM THE FLOWS ON THE
SOURIS RIVER THROUGH MINOT...WERE UTILIZED FOR THIS LATEST FORECAST.
ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF BASIN AVERAGE RAINFALL IS FORECAST
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN.
HOWEVER...THUNDERSTORMS..SOME POSSIBLY STRONG TO SEVERE...ARE ALSO
FORECAST ON THURSDAY...WHICH MAY PRODUCE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND
FASTER RUNOFF ACROSS THE BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-030002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
NEXT TUESDAY JUNE 7TH.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.1 WED 5 PM 21.2 21.2 21.6 22.0 22.6
$$
NDC101-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.2 WED 5 PM 16.1 16.3 16.5 16.7 16.7
$$
NDC101-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110601T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET TONIGHT AND THURSDAY
THEN BEGIN FALLING LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 WED 5 PM 21.2 21.0 20.9 20.9 20.8
$$
NDC101-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110602T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1554 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1555 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.6 WED 4 PM 1554.9 1553.7 1553.1 1553.0 1552.8
$$
NDC101-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.5 WED 4 PM 37.5 37.5 37.3 37.2 37.1
$$
NDC101-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL THROUGH FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.5 WED 7 AM 25.5 25.5 25.3 25.0 24.9
$$
NDC049-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED YESTERDAY EVENING AND WILL CONTINUE
A STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND TO A LEVEL OF 1508.8 FEET SUNDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1510.0 WED 1 PM 1509.7 1509.5 1509.1 1508.8 1508.6
$$
NDC049-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN REMAIN NEAR THAT LEVEL THROUGH THE
WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.4 WED 7 AM 56.6 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.6
$$
NDC049-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110606T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
NEXT MONDAY...JUNE 6TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 WED 3 PM 14.4 14.7 14.9 15.1 15.2
$$
NDC009-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 18.3
FEET NEXT TUESDAY...JUNE 7TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 16.9 17.2 17.6 17.9 18.1 18.2
$$
NDC101-030001-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-110604T0824Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.110531T2231Z.110601T1415Z.110603T2024Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 52 BETWEEN CARPIO AND BURLINGTON
WILL BE CLOSED. VALLEY FLOOR UNDER WATER FROM 19-20 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 19.9 WED 5 PM 17.6 15.7 14.3 13.5 12.8
$$
NDC009-049-030001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
702 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:16 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 WED 5 PM 12.7 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.2
$$458
WGUS83 KBIS 021656
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY...MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOT
4 NW...MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE DES LACS RIVER
AT FOXHOLM...THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AND THE SOURIS RIVER
AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINE.
.INFLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER PAST SHERWOOD INTO LAKE DARLING ARE
FORECAST TO INCREASE TO BETWEEN 5000 AND 7000 CFS BY LATE NEXT WEEK.
THE LATEST SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING IS TO INCREASE RELEASES TO
5800 CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN AT THIS LEVEL. FOR THE MINOT
AREA...WITH FLOWS OFF THE DES LACS DECREASING FASTER THAN PREVIOUSLY
FORECAST...AND BRIDGES THAT ARE UNDERWATER AFFECTING THE FLOW
OF THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH TOWN...THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 1553.6 FT TODAY. FURTHER
DOWNSTREAM...RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
TOWNER AND BANTRY. STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE
ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN TODAY...WHICH MAY PRODUCE LOCALLY
HEAVY RAINFALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-032256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.0 THU 10 AM 21.1 21.7 22.4 22.8 23.2
$$
NDC101-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.3 THU 11 AM 16.5 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.5
$$
NDC101-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 THU 11 AM 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.7 20.6
$$
NDC101-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1553.5 1553.0 1552.7 1552.4 1552.2
$$
NDC101-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.4 THU 10 AM 37.3 37.3 37.2 37.1 37.1
$$
NDC101-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.1 THU 8 AM 24.8 24.7 24.6 24.5 24.4
$$
NDC049-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1509.0
FEET BY FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1509.0 1508.9 1508.7 1508.5 1508.4
$$
NDC049-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 THU 8 AM 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.6 56.6
$$
NDC049-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 THU 9 AM 14.9 15.2 15.2 15.1 15.0
$$
NDC009-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO 18.5 FT
BY MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M M M 17.9 18.1 18.4 18.5 18.5
$$
NDC101-032000-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-110603T2000Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.110531T2231Z.110601T1415Z.110603T0800Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF 16.0 FEET TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 16.9 THU 11 AM 15.1 14.2 13.7 13.1 12.6
$$
NDC009-049-032255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY
TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 THU 11 AM 13.0 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.4
$$
AYD480
WGUS83 KBIS 031739
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY...RECORD FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4 NW...MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
AND THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINE.
.INFLOWS ON THE SOURIS RIVER PAST SHERWOOD INTO LAKE DARLING ARE
FORECAST TO INCREASE TO BETWEEN 5000 AND 7000 CFS BY LATE NEXT WEEK.
THE LATEST SCHEDULE FOR LAKE DARLING IS TO INCREASE RELEASES TO
5800 CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN AT THIS LEVEL. FOR THE MINOT
AREA...WITH FLOWS OFF THE DES LACS DECREASING FASTER THAN PREVIOUSLY
FORECAST...AND BRIDGES THAT ARE UNDERWATER AFFECTING THE FLOW
OF THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH TOWN...THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE SHOULD SLOWLY FALL OR HOLD STEADY OVER THE WEEKEND
DEPENDING ON IF CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR LAKE
DARLING. FURTHER DOWNSTREAM...RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-042339-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.1 FRI 11 AM 21.3 22.1 22.6 23.1 23.3
$$
NDC101-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.4 FRI 11 AM 16.5 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6
$$
NDC101-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING...AND SLOWLY FALL INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.0 FRI 11 AM 20.8 20.7 20.7 20.7 20.6
$$
NDC101-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR 1552.5 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.1 FRI 10 AM 1552.8 1552.5 1552.4 1552.2
1552.1
$$
NDC101-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.3 FRI 10 AM 37.2 37.2 37.1 37.1 37.1
$$
NDC101-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.5 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.9 THU 6 PM 24.5 24.3 24.2 24.2 24.2
$$
NDC049-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508.4 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.9 FRI 8 AM 1508.6 1508.5 1508.4 1508.4
1508.4
$$
NDC049-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110603T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 57.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 FRI 9 AM 57.1 57.0 57.0 56.9 56.9
$$
NDC049-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 FRI 9 AM 15.2 15.2 15.1 14.9 14.8
$$
NDC009-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.6
FEET MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 18.1 18.4 18.6 18.6 18.6
$$
NDC009-049-042338-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1239 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 FRI 11 AM 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.1 12.8
$$231
WGUS83 KBIS 041643
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...RECORD
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4 NW...MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
AND THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA IS INCREASING AND WILL LIKELY
REACH OVER 23 FEET BY TUESDAY AS RUNOFF FROM STORMS LAST WEEK.
LAKE DARLING RELEASES WERE INCREASED TO 6000 CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO HELP
LOWER RESERVOIR ELEVATIONS IN ADVANCE OF THIS STRONG FLOW OUT OF CANADA.
DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING...RIVER STAGES WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH
THE MINOT TO VELVA REACH OF THE RIVER. DOWNSTREAM OF VELVA...THE TOWNER
TO WESTHOPE AREA IS AT OR NEAR CRESTS OF RECORD MAGNITUDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-052243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.4 SAT 10 AM 22.1 22.6 23.1 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC101-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.6 SAT 10 AM 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6
$$
NDC101-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.8 SAT 10 AM 20.7 20.7 20.7 20.6 20.5
$$
NDC101-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1552 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.3 SAT 10 AM 1552.4 1552.4 1552.2 1552.1 1551.9
$$
NDC101-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.2 SAT 10 AM 37.2 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.0
$$
NDC101-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.5 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 SAT 9 AM 24.3 24.2 24.2 24.2 24.1
$$
NDC049-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.6 SAT 5 AM 1508.5 1508.4 1508.4 1508.4
1508.3
$$
NDC049-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 57.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, HIGHWAY 2 SOUTHWEST OF
TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT AND IS CLOSED...AS IS HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 AND NORTH OF TOWNER DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 FRI 9 AM 57.0 57.0 56.9 56.9 56.9
$$
NDC049-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 SAT 9 AM 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.7 14.7
$$
NDC009-049-052242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 SAT 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.7
$$035
WGUS83 KBIS 050252
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...RECORD
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4 NW...MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
AND THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA IS INCREASING AND WILL LIKELY
REACH OVER 23 FEET BY TUESDAY AS RUNOFF FROM STORMS LAST WEEK.
LAKE DARLING RELEASES WERE INCREASED TO 6000 CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO HELP
LOWER RESERVOIR ELEVATIONS IN ADVANCE OF THIS STRONG FLOW OUT OF CANADA.
DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING...RIVER STAGES WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH
THE MINOT TO VELVA REACH OF THE RIVER. DOWNSTREAM OF VELVA...THE TOWNER
TO WESTHOPE AREA IS AT OR NEAR CRESTS OF RECORD MAGNITUDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-060852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.7 SAT 8 PM 22.4 22.9 23.3 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC101-060852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 SAT 9 PM 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6
$$
NDC101-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.8 SAT 9 PM 20.7 20.7 20.6 20.6 20.5
$$
NDC101-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL INTO NEXT WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.2 SAT 8 PM 1552.1 1552.1 1552.1 1552.0
1551.9
$$
NDC101-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SAT 8 PM 37.1 37.1 37.0 37.0 37.0
$$
NDC101-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.1 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 SAT 9 AM 24.2 24.1 24.1 24.1 24.1
$$
NDC049-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508.3 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.6 SAT 5 AM 1508.3 1508.3 1508.3 1508.3
1508.2
$$
NDC049-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.1 SAT 10 AM 57.0 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.8
$$
NDC049-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 SAT 7 PM 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.7 14.7
$$
NDC009-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.2 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.9 SAT 9 PM 19.1 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC009-049-060851-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 PM CDT SAT JUN 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL EARLY NEXT WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 SAT 9 PM 13.2 13.2 13.0 12.8 12.6
$$182
WGUS83 KBIS 051632
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...RECORD
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4 NW...MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
AND THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER COMING OUT OF CANADA IS INCREASING AND WILL
LIKELY REACH OVER 23 FEET BY TUESDAY AS RUNOFF FROM STORMS LAST WEEK.
LAKE DARLING RELEASES WERE INCREASED TO 6000 CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO HELP
LOWER RESERVOIR ELEVATIONS IN ADVANCE OF THIS STRONG FLOW OUT OF CANADA.
DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING...RIVER STAGES WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH
THE MINOT TO VELVA REACH OF THE RIVER. DOWNSTREAM OF VELVA...THE TOWNER
TO WESTHOPE AREA IS AT OR NEAR CRESTS OF RECORD MAGNITUDE. WHLE A
SIGNIFICANT STORM IS STILL ON TRACK TO REACH THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN EARLY
IN THE WEEK...THE HEAVIER RAINS ARE EXPECTED IN THE SASKATCHEWAN PORTION
OF THE BASIN. EVEN WITH THIS STORM...A RETURN TO THE HIGH RIVER LEVELS
EXPERIENCED LAST WEEK IS UNLIKELY AND RIVER LEVELS BELOW LAKE DARLING ARE
EXPECTED TO HOLD STEADY OR CONTINUE FALLING THROUGH THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-062232-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.2 SUN 10 AM 22.7 23.2 23.2 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC101-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 SUN 10 AM 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7
$$
NDC101-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.8 SUN 10 AM 20.6 20.6 20.5 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1552 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.1 SUN 9 AM 1552.0 1551.9 1551.9 1551.8
1551.8
$$
NDC101-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SUN 9 AM 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 36.9
$$
NDC101-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.2 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 SAT 9 AM 24.1 24.1 24.1 24.1 24.1
$$
NDC049-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.6 SAT 5 AM 1508.3 1508.3 1508.3 1508.2
1508.2
$$
NDC049-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 57.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS LIKELY CLOSED
DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.1 SAT 10 AM 57.0 56.9 56.8 56.8 56.8
$$
NDC049-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 SUN 8 AM 14.9 14.9 14.9 14.9 14.8
$$
NDC009-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.08 FT.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.08 SUN 10 AM 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC009-049-062231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 SUN 10 AM 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.7 12.4
$$717
WGUS83 KBIS 060130
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...RECORD
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4 NW...MINOT
BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
AND THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER COMING OUT OF CANADA IS INCREASING AND WILL
LIKELY REACH OVER 23 FEET AT SHERWOOD BY LATE MONDAY DUE TO RUNOFF
FROM STORMS LAST WEEK. LAKE DARLING RELEASES WERE INCREASED TO 6000
CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO HELP LOWER RESERVOIR ELEVATIONS IN ADVANCE OF
THIS STRONG FLOW OUT OF CANADA. DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING...RIVER
STAGES WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH THE MINOT TO VELVA REACH OF THE
RIVER. DOWNSTREAM OF VELVA...THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA IS AT OR NEAR
CRESTS OF RECORD MAGNITUDE. WHILE A SIGNIFICANT STORM IS STILL ON TRACK
TO REACH THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN EARLY IN THE WEEK...THE HEAVIER RAINS
ARE EXPECTED IN THE SASKATCHEWAN PORTION OF THE BASIN. EVEN WITH THIS
STORM...A RETURN TO THE HIGH RIVER LEVELS EXPERIENCED LAST WEEK IS
UNLIKELY AND RIVER LEVELS BELOW LAKE DARLING ARE EXPECTED TO HOLD
STEADY OR CONTINUE FALLING THROUGH THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-070730-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.6 SUN 7 PM 23.0 23.2 23.2 23.3 23.3
$$
NDC101-070730-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER REMAIN NEAR 16.7 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 SUN 7 PM 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7
$$
NDC101-070730-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 20.5
FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.8 SUN 7 PM 20.6 20.6 20.5 20.5 20.5
$$
NDC101-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.1 SUN 6 PM 1551.9 1551.9 1551.8 1551.8
1551.7
$$
NDC101-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SUN 6 PM 37.0 37.0 37.0 36.9 36.9
$$
NDC101-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.1 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.2 SUN 7 AM 24.1 24.1 24.1 24.1 24.1
$$
NDC049-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.6 SAT 5 AM 1508.3 1508.3 1508.3 1508.2
1508.1
$$
NDC049-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.9 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.9 SUN 4 PM 56.9 56.9 56.8 56.8 56.8
$$
NDC049-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.9 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 SUN 5 PM 14.9 14.9 14.9 14.8 14.8
$$
NDC009-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.2 SUN 7 PM 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC009-049-070729-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
830 PM CDT SUN JUN 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 SUN 7 PM 13.1 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.3
$$059
WGUS83 KBIS 061709
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.A STORM EVENT IS EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH AND IMPACT THE UPPER
PORTION OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
TOTAL PRECIPITATION ESTIMATES ARE FOR 0.5 TO 0.75 INCHES OF RAIN
IN THE MINOT AREA WITH IT INCREASING TO THE NORTH AND WEST.
LOCALLY HEAVIER AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE FROM STRONG THUNDERSTORMS...
HOWEVER...EVEN UNDER THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION ESTIMATES AVAILABLE
RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW THOSE ALREADY EXPERIENCED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-072309-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110521T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.4 MON 11 AM 23.6 23.7 23.7 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC101-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110530T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.6 MON 11 AM 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7
$$
NDC101-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.7 MON 11 AM 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.4 20.4
$$
NDC101-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1552 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.9 MON 10 AM 1551.8 1551.8 1551.8 1551.7
1551.6
$$
NDC101-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 MON 10 AM 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 36.9
$$
NDC101-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.1 MON 7 AM 23.9 23.9 23.9 23.9 23.9
$$
NDC049-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.1 MON 8 AM 1508.1 1508.0 1508.0 1508.0
1508.0
$$
NDC049-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.8 MON 9 AM 56.7 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.5
$$
NDC049-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 MON 9 AM 14.8 14.7 14.6 14.5 14.5
$$
NDC009-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.29 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 19.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.29 MON 11 AM 19.4 19.3 19.3 19.4 19.5
$$
NDC009-049-072308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT MON JUN 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 MON 11 AM 12.9 12.7 12.5 12.3 12.1
$$581
WGUS83 KBIS 071654
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.A STORM EVENT PASSING THROUGH AND DEPOSITING RAIN OF 0.5 TO 0.75 INCHES OF
RAIN IN THE MINOT AREA AND INCREASING TO THE NORTH AND WEST TODAY AND
TOMORROW WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE OBSERVED STAGES OVER THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS. HOWEVER...RUNOFF IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN IN SASKATCHEWAN WILL
BE HIGHER AND INCREASE INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING OVER THE NEXT WEEK. THESE HEAVY
INFLOWS WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING AS IT
AGAIN FILLS IN THE COMING DAYS. FORTUNATELY...THIS DELAYED ARRIVAL OF WATER
FROM CANADA WILL COME AFTER LOCAL RUNOFF FROM THIS EVENT HAS LARGELY SUBSIDED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-082254-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110609T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 TUE 10 AM 23.9 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0
$$
NDC101-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110610T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.6 TUE 10 AM 16.6 16.8 17.0 17.0 17.0
$$
NDC101-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.5 TUE 10 AM 20.4 20.4 20.7 20.8 20.8
$$
NDC101-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.5 TUE 10 AM 1551.5 1551.7 1552.1 1552.6 1552.6
$$
NDC101-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.1 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 TUE 10 AM 37.0 36.9 37.0 37.0 37.1
$$
NDC101-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.1 MON 7 AM 23.9 23.9 23.9 24.1 24.4
$$
NDC049-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.9 TUE 8 AM 1508.0 1508.0 1508.0 1508.0 1508.2
$$
NDC049-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.7 TUE 10 AM 56.6 56.6 56.5 56.4 56.4
$$
NDC049-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 TUE 9 AM 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7
$$
NDC009-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 19.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.55 TUE 10 AM 19.6 19.7 19.7 19.8 19.9
$$
NDC009-049-082253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1154 AM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.0 TUE 10 AM 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.2
$$
AJS643
WGUS83 KBIS 080404
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
OR FORECAST AT MOST LOCATIONS...AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RECENT RAINFALL...AND ADDITIONAL RAIN FORECAST FOR THURSDAY...IS NOT
EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE OBSERVED STAGES OVER THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS. HOWEVER...RUNOFF IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN IN SASKATCHEWAN WILL
BE HIGHER AND INCREASE INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING OVER THE NEXT WEEK. THESE HEAVY
INFLOWS WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING AS IT
AGAIN FILLS IN THE COMING DAYS. FORTUNATELY...THIS DELAYED ARRIVAL OF WATER
FROM CANADA WILL COME AFTER LOCAL RUNOFF FROM THIS EVENT HAS LARGELY SUBSIDED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-091004-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110609T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 TUE 10 PM 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 23.9
$$
NDC101-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110610T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TO0 DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.7 TUE 10 PM 16.8 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
$$
NDC101-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.4 TUE 10 PM 20.4 20.7 20.8 20.8 20.8
$$
NDC101-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1552.6 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.5 TUE 9 PM 1551.7 1552.2 1552.5 1552.6
1552.6
$$
NDC101-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 TUE 9 PM 36.9 37.0 37.0 37.1 37.1
$$
NDC101-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN RISING LATE THIS WEEK...AND RISE
TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.0 TUE 7 AM 23.9 23.9 24.2 24.4 24.4
$$
NDC049-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.9 TUE 8 AM 1508.0 1508.0 1508.1 1508.3
1508.3
$$
NDC049-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.7 TUE 10 AM 56.6 56.5 56.4 56.4 56.4
$$
NDC049-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.7 TUE 8 PM 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.6
$$
NDC009-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A SLOW RISE TO NEAR 20 FEET BY THIS WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.5 TUE 10 PM 19.7 19.7 19.8 19.9 19.9
$$
NDC009-049-091003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1104 PM CDT TUE JUN 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET
BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 TUE 10 PM 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.1
$$
KINNEY929
WGUS83 KBIS 082220
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
OR FORECAST AT MOST LOCATIONS...AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN IN SASKATCHEWAN WILL
BE HIGHER AND INCREASE INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING OVER THE NEXT WEEK. THESE
HEAVY INFLOWS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING AS IT
AGAIN FILLS IN THE COMING DAYS. THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PLANS TO
INCREASE OUTFLOWS FROM LAKE DARLING TO AROUND 7800 CFS BY SUNDAY...WHICH
WILL RESULT IN RENEWED RISES AT MANY DOWNSTREAM LOCATIONS IN THE
SOURIS BASIN. INFLOWS INTO LAKE DARLING WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED OVER
THE COMING DAYS AND ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE NEEDED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-092220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110608T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.9 FEET...THEN BEGIN A
SLOW FALL OVER THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 WED 4 PM 23.9 23.9 23.8 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC101-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.0 TO 21.2 FEET
BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.5 WED 4 PM 20.4 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.9
$$
NDC101-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553.5 TO 1554.0
FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.5 WED 3 PM 1551.4 1551.4 1551.5 1551.8 1552.6
$$
NDC101-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.1 TO 37.3 FEET
BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 WED 3 PM 36.9 36.9 36.9 36.9 37.0
$$
NDC101-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RESUME RISING TO 24.6 TO 25.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.9 WED 8 AM 23.8 23.7 23.7 23.8 23.9
$$
NDC049-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RESUME RISING EARLY NEXT WEEK...AND REACH
A STAGE OF 1508.2 TO 1508.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.8 WED 8 AM 1507.7 1507.6 1507.6 1507.6 1507.7
$$
NDC049-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT AROUND 56.6 FT...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 SW
OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 WED 9 AM 56.6 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.4
$$
NDC049-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.5 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 WED 2 PM 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.5 14.5
$$
NDC009-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A SLOW RISE AND CREST AROUND 20 FEET ON JUNE 14TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.6 WED 5 PM 19.5 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.9
$$
NDC009-049-092219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
520 PM CDT WED JUN 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 WED 4 PM 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.1
$$
KINNEY807
WGUS83 KBIS 091650
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.AS RECENT STORM TOTALS IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE TRENDED AT OR ABOVE
EARLY EXPECTATIONS...REVISED FORECASTS FOR RUNOFF ARE ALSO COMING IN HIGHER.
THIS IS LEADING THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS TO EVALUATE COORDINATED RELEASE
RATES AND TIMING FROM THE DAMS FOR MINIMIZING FLOW RATES AT SHERWOOD AND MINOT. EARLY
PROJECTIONS ARE SHOWING A SUBSTANTIAL RISE IN THE FLOWS AT THE SHERWOOD SITE
AND SUBSEQUENTLY A FAIRLY FAST FILLING OF LAKE DARLING WITHOUT THE INCREASED
RELEASES. GIVEN THE VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...FORECASTS WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE
AS NEW RAIN AND RELEASE STRAGETIES ARE DEVELOPED ON A DAILY BASIS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-102250-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110608T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 THU 10 AM 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC101-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.9 THU 10 AM 17.2 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.1 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.5 THU 10 AM 20.6 20.9 21.1 21.1 21.0
$$
NDC101-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1554 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.4 THU 9 AM 1551.7 1552.7 1553.4 1553.4
1553.3
$$
NDC101-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 THU 9 AM 36.9 37.0 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.7 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.9 WED 8 AM 23.8 23.9 24.4 24.6 24.7
$$
NDC049-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 THU 8 AM 1507.7 1507.7 1508.1 1508.3
1508.4
$$
NDC049-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 THU 8 AM 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.4 56.5
$$
NDC049-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.6 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 THU 8 AM 14.6 14.6 14.5 14.5 14.4
$$
NDC009-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.75 THU 10 AM 19.7 19.8 19.9 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC009-049-102249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1150 AM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:01 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 THU 10 AM 13.0 12.9 12.7 12.5 12.3
$$941
WGUS83 KBIS 100230
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AT MOST LOCATIONS.
.AS RECENT STORM TOTALS IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE TRENDED
AT OR ABOVE EARLY EXPECTATIONS...REVISED FORECASTS FOR RUNOFF ARE ALSO
COMING IN HIGHER. THIS IS LEADING THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS TO EVALUATE
COORDINATED RELEASE RATES AND TIMING FROM THE DAMS FOR MINIMIZING FLOW
RATES AT SHERWOOD AND MINOT. EARLY PROJECTIONS ARE SHOWING A SUBSTANTIAL
RISE IN THE FLOWS AT THE SHERWOOD SITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY A FAIRLY FAST
FILLING OF LAKE DARLING WITHOUT THE INCREASED RELEASES. GIVEN THE VERY
DYNAMIC SITUATION...FORECASTS WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AS NEW RAIN AND
RELEASE STRAGETIES ARE DEVELOPED ON A DAILY BASIS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-110230-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110608T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RESUME A VERY SLOW FALL THIS WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 THU 8 PM 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.7 23.6
$$
NDC101-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.9 THU 8 PM 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.1 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.6 THU 8 PM 20.8 21.0 21.1 21.0 21.0
$$
NDC101-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1551.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.5 THU 7 PM 1552.2 1553.2 1553.5 1553.3 1553.3
$$
NDC101-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 THU 7 PM 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.7 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.7 THU 7 AM 23.8 24.1 24.5 24.7 24.7
$$
NDC049-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 1508.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 THU 8 AM 1507.7 1507.9 1508.2 1508.3 1508.4
$$
NDC049-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 THU 8 AM 56.5 56.5 56.4 56.5 56.5
$$
NDC049-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AROUND 14.5 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 THU 6 PM 14.6 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5
$$
NDC009-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN AROUND 20 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.8 THU 8 PM 19.8 19.9 20.0 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC009-049-110229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
930 PM CDT THU JUN 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 THU 8 PM 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.1
$$
KINNEY603
WGUS83 KBIS 101550
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AT MOST LOCATIONS.
.AS RECENT STORM TOTALS IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE TRENDED
AT OR ABOVE EARLY EXPECTATIONS...REVISED FORECASTS FOR RUNOFF ARE ALSO
COMING IN HIGHER. THIS IS LEADING THE UPSTREAM RESERVOIRS TO EVALUATE
COORDINATED RELEASE RATES AND TIMING FROM THE DAMS FOR MINIMIZING FLOW
RATES AT SHERWOOD AND MINOT. EARLY PROJECTIONS ARE SHOWING A SUBSTANTIAL
RISE IN THE FLOWS AT THE SHERWOOD SITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY A FAIRLY FAST
FILLING OF LAKE DARLING WITHOUT THE INCREASED RELEASES. GIVEN THE VERY
DYNAMIC SITUATION...FORECASTS WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AS NEW RAIN AND
RELEASE STRATEGIES ARE DEVELOPED ON A DAILY BASIS.
SASKATCHEWAN WATERSHED AUTHORITY REDUCED OUTFLOWS FROM RAFFERTY RESERVOIR
YESTERDAY AND WILL BE CUTTING FLOWS FROM BOUNDARY TODAY.
LAKE DARLING HAS VERY LITTLE STORAGE AVAILABLE SO EVEN SMALL ADJUSTMENTS
IN THE INFLOW TIME SERIES CAN IMPACT THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING.
WITH OUR CURRENT INFLOW ESTIMATES...THE USACE EXPECTS TO HOLD RELEASES AROUND
7500 CFS THROUGH JUNE 18TH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-112150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110608T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 FRI 9 AM 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC101-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110610T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 17.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 FRI 10 AM 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.1 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING AND REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.9 FRI 10 AM 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1
$$
NDC101-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1552 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1551.8 FRI 9 AM 1552.9 1553.4 1553.2 1553.1
1553.0
$$
NDC101-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.9 FRI 9 AM 37.0 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.6 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.7 THU 7 AM 23.9 24.4 24.6 24.6 24.6
$$
NDC049-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 FRI 8 AM 1507.8 1508.1 1508.4 1508.4
1508.4
$$
NDC049-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 FRI 8 AM 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.7
$$
NDC049-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO MAJOR FLOODING SATURDAY BEFORE
RISING AGAIN TO RECORD FLOODING OF NEAR 14.7 FEET BY NEXT THURSDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 FRI 8 AM 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.6
$$
NDC009-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN AT RECORD FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO
NEAR 20.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.7 FRI 10 AM 19.8 19.9 20.0 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC009-049-112149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 AM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND CONTINUE TO FALL THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.0 FRI 10 AM 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.2 12.0
$$
KS059
WGUS83 KBIS 111518
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND
WESTHOPE...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING
VELVA...AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.VERY FEW CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS FORECAST. GIVEN THE CONTINUED
VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...FORECASTS WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AS NEW
RAIN AND RELEASE STRATEGIES ARE DEVELOPED ON A DAILY BASIS.
LAKE DARLING HAS VERY LITTLE STORAGE AVAILABLE SO EVEN SMALL
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE INFLOW TIME SERIES CAN IMPACT THE RELEASE
SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING. WITH OUR CURRENT INFLOW ESTIMATES...THE
USACE EXPECTS TO HOLD RELEASES AROUND 7500 CFS THROUGH JUNE 18TH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-122118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110608T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 SAT 9 AM 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.7 23.5
$$
NDC101-122118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.3 SAT 9 AM 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-122118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110602T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 SAT 9 AM 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1
$$
NDC101-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO AROUND 1553 FEET BY
THIS EVENING...THEN WILL REMAIN STEADY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.9 SAT 8 AM 1553.4 1553.4 1553.3 1553.2
1553.1
$$
NDC101-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY THIS
EVENING...THEN WILL REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SAT 8 AM 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.6 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING...THEN WILL REMAIN STEADY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.0 SAT 8 AM 24.4 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6
$$
NDC049-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING...AND WILL REMAIN AT THIS LEVEL FOR SEVERAL
DAYS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 FRI 8 AM 1508.1 1508.4 1508.4 1508.4
1508.3
$$
NDC049-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 SAT 9 AM 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.6 56.7
$$
NDC049-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 SAT 7 AM 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.6 14.7
$$
NDC009-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN AT RECORD FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SAT 9 AM 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC009-049-122117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.0 SAT 9 AM 12.9 12.7 12.4 12.2 12.0
$$
HEINERT591
WGUS83 KBIS 112029
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND
WESTHOPE...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING VELVA...AND WILLOW
CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE USGS MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 8100 CFS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING EARLIER TODAY. THE USACE HAS MADE GATE ADJUSTMENTS TO
LOWER THE RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING TO 7500 CFS. GIVEN THE
CONTINUED VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...DAM RELEASE STRATEGIES WILL
BE CONTINUOUSLY EVALUATED. THIS MAY RESULT IN DAY TO DAY CHANGES
IN THE RIVER FORECAST ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
LAKE DARLING HAS VERY LITTLE STORAGE AVAILABLE SO EVEN SMALL
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE INFLOW TIME SERIES CAN IMPACT THE RELEASE
SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
STAY OUT OF FLOODING AREAS...AND STAY AWAY FROM DIKES.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-122029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110608T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.9 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 SAT 2 PM 23.9 23.9 23.8 23.7 23.5
$$
NDC101-122029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.3 SAT 3 PM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-122029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110612T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 SAT 3 PM 21.3 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.1
$$
NDC101-122029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1554 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.2 SAT 2 PM 1554.0 1553.7 1553.3 1553.2
1553.2
$$
NDC101-122029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.3 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SAT 2 PM 37.3 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-122028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.0 SAT 8 AM 24.5 24.8 24.7 24.6 24.6
$$
NDC049-122028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN VERY SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.7 FRI 8 AM 1508.2 1508.4 1508.4 1508.3
1508.3
$$
NDC049-122028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.7 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 SAT 9 AM 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.6 56.7
$$
NDC049-122028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 SAT 1 PM 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.6 14.7
$$
NDC009-122028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN AT RECORD FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 19.8 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SAT 3 PM 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC009-049-122028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
329 PM CDT SAT JUN 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 SAT 3 PM 12.9 12.6 12.4 12.2 11.9
$$504
WGUS83 KBIS 121616
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND
WESTHOPE...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING VELVA...AND WILLOW
CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.OBSERVED STAGES AROUND MINOT ARE LOWER THAN FORECAST FOR TODAY.
REPORTS FROM THE UPPER SOURIS INDICATE THE SOURIS RIVER NOW OCCUPIES
THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE VALLEY BOTTOMS FROM LAKE DARLING TO MINOT.
WATER STORED IN THE VALLEY COMBINED WITH POSSIBLE IMPROVED RIVER
CHANNEL EFFICIENCY MAY BE CONTRIBUTING TO THE LOWER THAN FORECAST
STAGES. GIVEN THE CONTINUED VERY DYNAMIC SITUATION...DAM RELEASE
STRATEGIES WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY EVALUATED ALONG WITH FUTURE RAIN
EVENTS. THIS MAY RESULT IN DAY TO DAY CHANGES IN THE RIVER FORECAST
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
LAKE DARLING STILL HAS VERY LITTLE STORAGE AVAILABLE SO EVEN SMALL
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE INFLOW TIME SERIES CAN IMPACT THE RELEASE
SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
STAY OUT OF FLOODING AREAS...AND STAY AWAY FROM LEVEES AND DIKES.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-132216-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110612T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 SUN 10 AM 24.0 23.9 23.8 23.6 23.4
$$
NDC101-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES
TOO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 SUN 10 AM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110612T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 SUN 10 AM 21.1 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2
$$
NDC101-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1554 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.5 SUN 9 AM 1553.5 1553.5 1553.5 1553.5
1553.4
$$
NDC101-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING THEN SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.2 SUN 9 AM 37.3 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN SLOWLY FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.1 SAT 5 PM 24.6 24.8 24.8 24.8 24.7
$$
NDC049-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF
AROUND 1508 FEET TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1508.2 1508.4 1508.3 1508.3 1508.3
$$
NDC049-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.6 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 SAT 9 AM 56.4 56.5 56.5 56.6 56.6
$$
NDC049-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 SUN 8 AM 14.5 14.6 14.6 14.7 14.8
$$
NDC009-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN STEADY IN RECORD FLOOD STAGE. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SUN 10 AM 19.3 19.3 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC009-049-132215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUN 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.0 SUN 10 AM 12.9 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7
$$386
WGUS83 KBIS 131752
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.DESPITE THE HEAVIEST RAINS IN THE LATEST STRONG STORM SYSTEM HAVING FALLEN OUTSIDE THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN AND HAVING LITTLE DIRECT EFFECT ON FORECAST STAGES...ENOUGH RAIN DID MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN TO KEEP THE SOILS WET AND CONTRIBUTE MODEST AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF. WITH THE FLOWS AT SHERWOOD STARTING TO FALL OFF OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...LAKE DARLING SHOULD AGAIN CREST BY LATE WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY AND BEGIN TO FALL WITHOUT ANY MORE SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION. HOWEVER...ANOTHER SERIES OF STORMS ARE DUE INTO WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH AN ABOVE NORMAL CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. THE WILLOW CREEK GAGE NEAR WILLOW CITY ALSO REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS LIKELY TO BE STRONGLY AFFECTED BY BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE SOURIS RIVER AT THIS POINT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-142352-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AND BEGIN
FALLING THEREAFTER WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL RAIN. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE
POSSIBLE IN THE DAYS OUTSIDE THE CURRENT FORECAST PERIOD.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 MON 11 AM 23.8 23.7 23.5 23.3 23.1
$$
NDC101-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 MON 12 PM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110612T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.2 MON 12 PM 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1
$$
NDC101-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1553.5 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.4 MON 11 AM 1553.5 1553.5 1553.5 1553.4
1553.2
$$
NDC101-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.3 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.3 MON 11 AM 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.4 SUN 5 PM 24.8 24.8 24.8 24.7 24.6
$$
NDC049-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY THIS
EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.6 MON 9 AM 1508.7 1508.6 1508.5 1508.4
1508.4
$$
NDC049-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 MON 8 AM 56.5 56.7 56.8 56.8 56.7
$$
NDC049-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 MON 12 PM 14.6 14.7 14.9 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC009-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.2 MON 12 PM 19.4 19.4 19.5 19.4 19.4
$$
NDC009-049-142351-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT MON JUN 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 MON 12 PM 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.0 12.9
$$
AJS797
WGUS83 KBIS 140724
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND
WESTHOPE...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING VELVA...AND WILLOW
CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVIEST RAIN FROM THE WEEKEND FELL OUTSIDE OF THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN AND WAS FORECAST TO HAVE ONLY A SMALL EFFECT ON FORECAST STAGES. ALTHOUGH...ENOUGH RAIN DID MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TO KEEP THE SOILS WET AND CONTRIBUTE MODEST AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF. WITH
THE FLOWS AT SHERWOOD STARTING TO FALL OFF OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS...LAKE DARLING SHOULD AGAIN CREST BY LATE WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY
AND BEGIN TO FALL WITHOUT ANY MORE SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION. HOWEVER...
ANOTHER SERIES OF STORMS ARE DUE INTO WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH AN ABOVE NORMAL CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION FOR
THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. THE WILLOW CREEK GAGE NEAR WILLOW CITY ALSO
REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS LIKELY TO BE STRONGLY AFFECTED BY
BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE SOURIS RIVER AT THIS POINT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-151324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.6 MON 11 PM 23.7 23.6 23.4 23.2 22.9
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 TUE 12 AM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.0
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110612T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 TUE 12 AM 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.1
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.6 TUE 12 AM 1553.5 1553.5 1553.4 1553.2
1553.1
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.3 TUE 12 AM 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.4 SUN 5 PM 24.8 24.8 24.7 24.6 24.5
$$
NDC049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508.5 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.7 MON 4 PM 1508.6 1508.5 1508.5 1508.4
1508.4
$$
NDC049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 MON 8 AM 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.7 56.7
$$
NDC049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 TUE 12 AM 14.7 14.8 15.0 15.0 14.9
$$
NDC009-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.4 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.1 TUE 12 AM 19.4 19.5 19.5 19.4 19.4
$$
NDC009-049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 TUE 12 AM 13.1 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.9
$$365
WGUS83 KBIS 140742 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...TOWNER...BANTRY...AND
WESTHOPE...MODERATE TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING VELVA...AND WILLOW
CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVIEST RAIN FROM THE WEEKEND FELL OUTSIDE OF THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN AND WAS FORECAST TO HAVE ONLY A SMALL EFFECT ON FORECAST STAGES.
ALTHOUGH...ENOUGH RAIN DID MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TO KEEP THE SOILS WET AND CONTRIBUTE MODEST AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF. WITH
THE FLOWS AT SHERWOOD STARTING TO FALL OFF OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS...LAKE DARLING SHOULD AGAIN CREST BY LATE WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY
AND BEGIN TO FALL WITHOUT ANY MORE SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION. HOWEVER...
ANOTHER SERIES OF STORMS ARE DUE INTO WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH AN ABOVE NORMAL CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION FOR
THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. THE WILLOW CREEK GAGE NEAR WILLOW CITY ALSO
REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS LIKELY TO BE STRONGLY AFFECTED BY
BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE SOURIS RIVER AT THIS POINT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-151324-
/O.COR.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.6 MON 11 PM 23.7 23.6 23.4 23.2 22.9
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 TUE 12 AM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.0
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110612T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 TUE 12 AM 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.1 21.1
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110601T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.6 TUE 12 AM 1553.5 1553.5 1553.4 1553.2
1553.1
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 37.2 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.3 TUE 12 AM 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.4 SUN 5 PM 24.8 24.8 24.7 24.6 24.5
$$
NDC049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508.5 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.7 MON 4 PM 1508.6 1508.5 1508.5 1508.4
1508.4
$$
NDC049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 MON 8 AM 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.7 56.7
$$
NDC049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110604T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.4 TUE 12 AM 14.7 14.8 15.0 15.0 14.9
$$
NDC009-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.4 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.1 TUE 12 AM 19.4 19.5 19.5 19.4 19.4
$$
NDC009-049-151323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 AM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 TUE 12 AM 13.1 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.9
$$
JJT221
WGUS83 KBIS 141813
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.SLIGHTLY HIGHER RAIN RATES FOR TODAY THAN EXPECTED ALONG WITH HIGHER
THAN EXPECTED RELEASE RATES OUT OF LAKE DARLING HAVE RESULTED IN HIGHER
FORECASTS FOR THE SOURIS RIVER...MOST NOTABLY FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH
THE MINOT AREA. RIVER MODELS SUGGEST THAT THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE
LOCATION WILL APPROACH SIMILAR LEVELS TO THOSE EXPERIENCED IN EARLY
JUNE. THE MAIN SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY IN THE FORECAST IS RELATED TO
THE AMOUNT OF UPSTREAM DAMMING BY ROADS AND BRIDGES. IN THE PAST THIS
HAS CREATED LOWER STAGES THAN EXPECTED AT THE BROADWAY BRIDGE LOCATION
AND HIGHER STAGES IN THE AREA BELOW THE MINOT 4NW GAGE. GIVEN ENOUGH
TIME AT THE FLOW LEVELS FORECAST...THIS DAMMING EFFECT WOULD BE OVERCOME
BUT THE AMOUNT OF TIME NECESSARY TO DO THIS IS UNCLEAR. IF DAMMING
EFFECTS ARE NOT OVERCOME...THE MOST LIKELY OUTCOME WOULD BE A STAGE
AS MUCH AS 6 INCHES BELOW THE FORECAST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-160013-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.5 TUE 12 PM 23.5 23.4 23.3 23.2 23.1
$$
NDC101-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 TUE 12 PM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110615T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 TUE 12 PM 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 21.3
$$
NDC101-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110617T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1554 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1554 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.5 TUE 12 PM 1553.8 1554.0 1554.1 1554.1
1553.8
$$
NDC101-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.4 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.2 TUE 12 PM 37.3 37.4 37.3 37.3 37.3
$$
NDC101-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.6 TUE 7 AM 24.8 25.1 25.1 25.0 24.9
$$
NDC049-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.8 TUE 9 AM 1508.8 1509.0 1509.0 1508.8
1508.7
$$
NDC049-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.9 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 TUE 8 AM 56.7 56.8 56.8 56.8 56.9
$$
NDC049-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110620T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 TUE 12 PM 14.7 14.9 15.0 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC009-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 19.3 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 TUE 12 PM 19.1 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2
$$
NDC009-049-160012-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT TUE JUN 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 TUE 12 PM 13.1 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.9
$$791
WGUS83 KBIS 151730
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.SLIGHTLY LESS RAIN THAN EXPECTED OVER THE PAST DAY HAS RESULTED IN LOWER
RUNOFF. SHERWOOD CONTINUES TO SLOWLY FALL FOR NOW AS RUNOFF SLOWS FROM
CANADA BUT MAY REBOUND NEXT WEEK AS RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE
BEING EVALUATED TODAY. THE LOWER LOCAL RUNOFF SUGGESTS THAT THE SOURIS
RIVER IN THE MINOT TO LAKE DARLING REACH WILL HOLD STEADY TO SLIGHTLY FALL
OVER THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE
REACH...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE SLIGHTLY AS HIGHER WATER ALREADY
IN THE SOURIS MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH SYSTEM. WHAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN IN THE
NEAR FUTURE IS HOW MUCH...AND WHERE...RAIN WILL FALL OVER THE SOURIS RIVER
DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY RAINS AGAIN THREATENS THE
REGION.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-162330-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.3 WED 11 AM 23.1 23.0 22.9 23.0 22.9
$$
NDC101-162330-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 WED 11 AM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110615T1045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 WED 11 AM 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0
$$
NDC101-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110614T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1553 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.4 WED 11 AM 1553.2 1553.2 1553.1 1553.1
1553.0
$$
NDC101-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.2 WED 11 AM 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.6 WED 7 AM 24.7 24.7 24.6 24.6 24.6
$$
NDC049-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.1 WED 8 AM 1509.1 1508.9 1508.9 1508.8
1508.8
$$
NDC049-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.9 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.8 WED 8 AM 56.8 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9
$$
NDC049-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110617T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 WED 11 AM 14.9 15.0 15.1 15.1 15.1
$$
NDC009-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.86 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 19.4 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.86 WED 12 PM 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0
$$
NDC009-049-162329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1230 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 WED 12 PM 13.0 12.9 12.9 12.8 12.7
$$602
WGUS83 KBIS 161635
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.LITTLE TO NO RAIN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAS TAKEN PLACE OVER THE
PAST 24 HOURS AND THIS HAS LED TO FEW SLIGHT CHANGES IN THE SOURIS RIVER
FORECAST COMPARED TO YESTERDAY. UPCOMING PRECIPITATION OVER THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS THOUGH WILL BE WATCHED CLOSELY THOUGH AS THE POTENTIAL DOES EXIST FOR
LOCALIZED HEAVY RAINS THAT COULD SUBSTANTIVELY ALTER FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-172235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.1 THU 10 AM 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 22.9
$$
NDC101-172235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 THU 11 AM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-172235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110615T1045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 THU 11 AM 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0
$$
NDC101-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110614T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1553 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.3 THU 11 AM 1553.1 1553.2 1553.1 1553.0
1552.9
$$
NDC101-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.2 THU 11 AM 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 THU 8 AM 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5
$$
NDC049-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.7 THU 8 AM 1508.7 1508.6 1508.6 1508.6
1508.6
$$
NDC049-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.9 THU 8 AM 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.8 56.8
$$
NDC049-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110619T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.7 THU 11 AM 14.9 15.0 15.1 15.1 15.0
$$
NDC009-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 19.4 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.74 THU 11 AM 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8
$$
NDC009-049-172234-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1135 AM CDT THU JUN 16 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 THU 11 AM 13.1 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.6
$$
AJS742
WGUS83 KBIS 171742
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.ONGOING RAIN IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ALONG WITH SLIGHT INCREASES OUT OF
ALAMEDA DAM IN SASKATCHEWAN ARE CAUSING THE SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD TO
RISE SLIGHTLY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. HOWEVER...INFLOW TO LAKE DARLING
IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN LESS THAN OUTFLOW AND BY HOLDING THE OUTFLOW AT
THE 7800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND LEVEL IS ALLOWING LAKE DARLING TO START
MAKING PROGRESS ON REGAINING VALUABLE STORAGE. RELEASES OF THIS MAGNITUDE
SHOULD BE EXPECTED UNTIL AROUND 1 JULY IF PRECIPITATION GOES BACK TO MORE
SEASONAL VALUES. IF THE REGION REMAINS IN A WET PATTERN...LAKE DARLING WILL
LIKELY HAVE TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD OF HIGH RELEASES. DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT...
LITTLE CHANGE IN FORECASTS ARE NOTED. RECORD TO NEAR RECORD FLOOD LEVELS ARE
STILL BEING EXPERIENCED ALL THE WAY TO THE BORDER WITH WESTHOPE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-182342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110613T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.5 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.9 FRI 11 AM 23.1 23.1 23.3 23.5 23.5
$$
NDC101-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 FRI 11 AM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110615T1045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.1 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 FRI 11 AM 21.0 21.0 21.1 21.0 21.0
$$
NDC101-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110614T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1553 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1553.2 FRI 12 PM 1553.1 1553.2 1553.3 1553.2
1553.1
$$
NDC101-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.2 FRI 12 PM 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.6 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.3 FRI 8 AM 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.6 24.6
$$
NDC049-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.4 FRI 8 AM 1508.4 1508.5 1508.5 1508.5
1508.5
$$
NDC049-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 FRI 10 AM 56.9 56.8 56.7 56.7 56.7
$$
NDC049-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110617T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 FRI 12 PM 14.9 14.9 14.9 14.9 14.9
$$
NDC009-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.7 FRI 12 PM 18.7 18.6 18.6 18.5 18.5
$$
NDC009-049-182341-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1242 PM CDT FRI JUN 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.7 FRI 12 PM 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.5
$$382
WGUS83 KBIS 182118
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY...RECORD FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR
FOXHOLM AND WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4
NW...MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT
VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL ABOVE ESTEVAN CANADA...RELEASES HAVE BEEN
INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 8800 CFS FROM RAFFERTY DAM. APPROXIMATELY
3500 CFS ARE BEING RELEASED BY BOUNDARY...WITH 950 CFS FROM ALAMEDA.
AS A RESULT...THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD IS FORECAST TO RISE TO
24.6 FEET BY JUNE 24TH...CORRESPONDING TO A FLOW NEAR 13000 CFS AS
SOME FLOW MAY BE LOST TO OVERBANK STORAGE UPSTREAM OF SHERWOOD. IN
RESPONSE TO THESE HIGH INFLOWS...LAKE DARLING WILL INCREASE RELEASES
TO 8100 CFS TODAY. THE AFOREMENTIONED RELEASES AND FORECAST
PRECIPITATION OF ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH OF RAINFALL THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THIS SOURIS RIVER UPDATE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-192118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.9 SAT 2 PM 22.9 22.9 22.9 23.1 24.0
$$
NDC101-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110611T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.1 SAT 3 PM 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
$$
NDC101-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110615T1045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.0 SAT 3 PM 20.9 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0
$$
NDC101-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.2.ER.110511T1600Z.110614T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1553.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1552.9 1552.9 1552.9 1552.9 1552.8
$$
NDC101-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.2 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SAT 3 PM 37.1 37.1 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.4 FEET BY
MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.3 SAT 7 AM 24.3 24.4 24.4 24.4 24.4
$$
NDC049-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1508.4 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1508.3 1508.3 1508.3 1508.4 1508.4
$$
NDC049-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 56.7 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 SAT 9 AM 56.9 56.8 56.7 56.7 56.7
$$
NDC049-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110619T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 SAT 3 PM 14.9 14.9 14.9 14.8 14.8
$$
NDC009-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.6 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SAT 3 PM 18.6 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5
$$
NDC009-049-192117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
418 PM CDT SAT JUN 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.1 SAT 3 PM 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.5
$$
AYD355
WGUS83 KBIS 192105
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND BANTRY...RECORD
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AND AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR WESTHOPE...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...LOGAN
AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR
WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECASTS INCLUDED IN THIS FLOOD WARNING INCLUDE EXPECTED
PRECIPITATION OF ONE HALF TO THREE QUARTERS OF AN INCH BASIN
WIDE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS IN
THUNDERSTORMS. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE THROUGH TUESDAY...
WHICH MAY LEAD TO ADDITIONAL RISES ON THE SOURIS RIVER THAT ARE
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS FORECAST. UNCERTAINTY IN FINAL FORECAST
PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS AND PLACEMENT PRECLUDE THE INCLUSION OF
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL BEYOND MONDAY MORNING AT THIS TIME DUE
TO THE HIGH SENSITIVITY OF THE RIVER RESPONSE AT THIS LEVEL TO
MINOR CHANGES IN FORECAST PRECIPITATION AND RESULTANT CHANGES TO
THE RELEASE SCHEDULES OF RESERVOIRS ACROSS THE BASIN. CONTINUED
INCREASED RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY DAM HAS NECESSITATE THE RELEASE
SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING TO BE ADJUSTED TO 9400 CFS BY JUNE 22ND
AND 9600 CFS BY JUNE 25TH.THIS RELEASE SCHEDULE IS INCLUDED IN THE
RIVER FORECASTS BELOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-210305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110625T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.3 FEET BY
FRIDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.9 SUN 3 PM 22.9 22.9 23.1 24.2 25.2
$$
NDC101-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110623T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.3 SUN 3 PM 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.8
$$
NDC101-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.110411T1913Z.110623T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 SUN 3 PM 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC101-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110623T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1555.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1553.3 1553.9 1554.4 1555.1 1555.1
$$
NDC101-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.110407T1830Z.110601T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.5 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.1 SUN 3 PM 37.2 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5
$$
NDC101-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.110409T0213Z.110531T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.3 FEET BY
FRIDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.2 SUN 8 AM 24.3 24.6 24.8 25.1 25.3
$$
NDC049-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1509
FEET BY SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1508.3 1508.4 1508.6 1508.7 1508.9
$$
NDC049-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 SUN 9 AM 56.9 56.8 56.8 56.8 56.8
$$
NDC049-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110620T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.8 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 SUN 3 PM 14.8 14.8 14.8 14.8 14.8
$$
NDC009-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.5 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SUN 3 PM 18.6 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.6
$$
NDC009-049-210304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
405 PM CDT SUN JUN 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 SUN 3 PM 13.1 13.0 12.7 12.4 12.4
$$
AYD826
WGUS83 KBIS 210101
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
801 PM CDT MON JUN 20 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.UPDATED RAINFALL RUNOFF AND DAM RELEASE SCHEDULES ARE NOW INCLUDED FROM
THE MOST RECENT STORMS. RECORD RUNOFF IS BEING COMBINED WITH NEARLY
FULL DAMS IN CANADA AND NORTH DAKOTA. THE END RESULT IS RECORD TO NEAR
RECORD FLOODING NOW IS EXPECTED ALL ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IN NORTH DAKOTA.
IMPORTANTLY...THE FORECAST LEVELS INDICATE FLOOD PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN
MANY AREAS ARE LIKELY TO BE OVERWHELMED BY LATE IN THE WEEK. RESIDENTS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO IMMEDIATELY PREPARE FOR SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER WATER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-220101-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
801 PM CDT MON JUN 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 58.0 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.8 MON 10 AM 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.8
$$
NDC049-220100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110620T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
801 PM CDT MON JUN 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 MON 7 PM 14.6 14.5 14.6 14.6 14.7
$$
NDC009-220100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
801 PM CDT MON JUN 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 19.1 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.01 MON 7 PM 18.9 18.8 18.8 18.9 19.0
$$
NDC009-049-220100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
801 PM CDT MON JUN 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.6 MON 7 PM 13.5 13.2 13.1 13.1 13.2
$$
AJS592
WGUS43 KBIS 212231
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
531 PM CDT TUE JUN 21 2011
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS NOW
FORECAST.
.RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS THE WILLOW CREEK BASIN HAS CAUSED
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY TO RISE ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE
OF 14.0 FEET. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGH
THE END OF THE WEEK.
NDC009-049-230431-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
531 PM CDT TUE JUN 21 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 05PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS...14.1 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.1 TUE 5 PM 13.9 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
AYD495
WGUS83 KBIS 220805
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AND THE MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT 4 NW...LOGAN...AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT
FOXHOLM...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF ESTIMATES ABOVE THE DAMS IN CANADA AND RESULTING FLOWS IN
THE SOURIS RIVER OF NORTH DAKOTA HAVE BEEN REVISED UPWARD. THE NEW
FORECASTS FOR THE RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS ALONG THE SOURIS IN NORTH
DAKOTA REFLECT BOTH THE CHANGES IN RUNOFF...RELEASE STRATEGIES FOR
THE DAMS...AND MODIFICATIONS IN THE STAGE-RATING CURVES. THE NEW
DATA CONTINUES TO REFLECT AN EVENTUAL INUNDATION OF THE PRIMARY
FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES IN THE MINOT AREA. THE CURRENT BEST ESTIMATE
FOR WHEN WATER WILL OVERTOP THE LOWEST DIKES IN THE MINOT AREA IS
SOMETIME ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON. HOWEVER...A WEDNESDAY NIGHT OR EARLY
THURSDAY TIMEFRAME CANNOT BE RULED OUT AS THE DIKES BECOME MORE
STRESSED DUE TO RISING WATER. RESIDENTS IN THE AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO
PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR THE ONCOMING FLOODWATERS AND EXPECT HIGH
WATER TO LAST FOR MANY DAYS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT SOME UNCERTAINTY
REMAINS IN THE FORECASTS PROVIDED BELOW DUE TO UNCERTAINTY IN THE
STAGE-RATING CURVES AT SUCH HIGH LEVELS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-231405-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.6 FEET BY
SUNDAY JUNE 26TH.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 25.1 WED 1 AM 26.0 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.6
$$
NDC101-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110628T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY
TUESDAY JUNE 28TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.7 WED 2 AM 18.8 19.6 19.7 20.1 20.6
$$
NDC101-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.6 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY JUNE 29TH.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.7 WED 2 AM 22.0 22.7 23.4 23.5 23.8
$$
NDC101-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1561.5 TO
1563.0 FEET ON THURSDAY JUNE 30TH. THE RANGE IN THE FORECAST
CREST IS DUE TO UNCERTAINTY IN THE RATING CURVE AT THESE LEVELS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1555.2 WED 2 AM 1556.6 1558.6 1559.1 1559.3
$$
NDC101-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 42.5 FEET BY
THURSDAY JUNE 30TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.4 WED 2 AM 38.3 39.3 40.3 41.0 41.2
$$
NDC101-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY JUNE 30TH.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 TUE 5 PM 25.1 25.7 26.3 26.7 26.8
$$
NDC049-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1512.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY JULY 1ST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.7 TUE 2 PM 1508.9 1509.4 1510.1 1510.9
$$
NDC049-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110604T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 58.1 FEET BY
SUNDAY JULY 3RD.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW
OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.8 TUE 9 AM 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.8 57.0
$$
NDC049-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY
MONDAY JULY 4TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.7 WED 2 AM 14.7 14.6 14.6 14.7 14.8
$$
NDC009-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 19.7 FEET BY SATURDAY
JUNE 25TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.5 WED 2 AM 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.7 19.7
$$
NDC101-231404-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-110624T0300Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110621T2331Z.110622T1800Z.110623T1500Z.NO/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.5 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW JUNE
23RD IN THE AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 17.2 WED 2 AM 16.8 14.4 12.0 10.5 9.7
$$
NDC009-049-231404-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
305 AM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST AROUND 14.3 FEET BY MIDDAY TODAY AND
REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE END OF THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.2 WED 2 AM 14.2 14.1 14.0 14.0 13.8
$$
TM597
WGUS83 KBIS 222147
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...FOXHOLM...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.A SHARP RISE ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD WAS OBSERVED
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE USGS MEASURED
A FLOW OF 21900 CFS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON. THE RISE PAST SHERWOOD OCCURRED FASTER THAN PREVIOUSLY
ANTICIPATED DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF ROUTING WATER FROM ESTEVAN
TO SHERWOOD AT THESE HIGH LEVELS. THE FASTER ARRIVAL OF HIGHER
FLOWS INTO LAKE DARLING HAS PREVENTED THE POOL ELEVATION FROM
DROPPING AS LOW AS PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...AND WILL NECESSITATE THE
RELEASES TO BE INCREASED TO 18 THOUSAND CFS ON JUNE 18TH AND 22
THOUSAND CFS ON JUNE 22ND. THE CURRENT RELEASE SCHEDULE IS TO
HOLD AT 22 THOUSAND CFS THROUGH JUNE 29TH.
WITHIN THE CITY OF MINOT...LEVEES WILL CONTINUE TO BE OVER TOPPED
AS RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE. THE SOURIS RIVER LEVEL THROUGH
MINOT IS LIKELY TO FLUCTUATE UNTIL WATER HAS FILLED THE STORAGE BEHIND
THE LEVEES.
DUE TO UNCERTAINTY IN THE STAGE-RATING CURVE AT RECORD LEVELS...
ONE SHOULD ADD OR SUBTRACT ABOUT A HALF A FOOT FROM THE FORECAST
LEVELS PROVIDED BELOW TO ARRIVE AT A PLAUSIBLE RANGE OF RIVER
LEVELS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-240347-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110625T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING...JUNE 24TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 27.3 WED 3 PM 27.3 27.7 28.0 27.9 27.6
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING...JUNE 25TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.7 WED 3 PM 18.1 19.7 21.0 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY...JUNE 26TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.8 WED 3 PM 21.6 22.2 23.5 24.7 25.0
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110627T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1562.5 FEET BY
MONDAY JUNE 27TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1555.7 1557.5 1559.4 1561.4 1562.4
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110627T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.5 FEET BY
MONDAY...JUNE 27TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.4 WED 3 PM 37.5 38.0 39.1 40.1 41.1
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY...JUNE 28TH.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 TUE 5 PM 24.8 25.3 25.9 26.6 27.6
$$
NDC049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1514.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING...JUNE 28TH.
* IMPACT...AT 1515 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE RIGHT BANK, OR
NORTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1508.9 1509.0 1509.4 1511.0 1512.6
$$
NDC049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 58.3 FEET BY
EARLY JULY 1ST THROUGH THE 4TH.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.9 WED 8 AM 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9
$$
NDC049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110628T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.3 FEET BY
JULY 3RD THROUGH THE 5TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.7 WED 3 PM 14.8 14.8 14.9 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC009-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FT BY MID JULY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 WED 3 PM 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.6
$$
NDC101-231648-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-110623T1648Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110621T2331Z.110622T1000Z.110623T0448Z.NO/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 16.6 WED 3 PM 16.4 14.5 12.7 11.3 10.6
$$
NDC009-049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL FALL TO 14.0 FEET BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.3 WED 3 PM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.1 14.1
$$753
WGUS83 KBIS 231434 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...FOXHOLM...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.A SHARP RISE ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD WAS OBSERVED
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE USGS MEASURED
A FLOW OF 21900 CFS ON THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON. THE RISE PAST SHERWOOD OCCURRED FASTER THAN PREVIOUSLY
ANTICIPATED DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF ROUTING WATER FROM ESTEVAN
TO SHERWOOD AT THESE HIGH LEVELS. THE FASTER ARRIVAL OF HIGHER
FLOWS INTO LAKE DARLING HAS PREVENTED THE POOL ELEVATION FROM
DROPPING AS LOW AS PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED...AND WILL NECESSITATE THE
RELEASES TO BE INCREASED TO 18 THOUSAND CFS ON JUNE 23RD AND 22
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY CFS ON JUNE 24TH. THE CURRENT
RELEASE SCHEDULE IS TO HOLD AROUND 22 THOUSAND CFS THROUGH JUNE
29TH.
WITHIN THE CITY OF MINOT...LEVEES WILL CONTINUE TO BE OVER TOPPED
AS RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE. THE SOURIS RIVER LEVEL THROUGH
MINOT IS LIKELY TO FLUCTUATE UNTIL WATER HAS FILLED THE STORAGE BEHIND
THE LEVEES.
DUE TO UNCERTAINTY IN THE STAGE-RATING CURVE AT RECORD LEVELS...
ONE SHOULD ADD OR SUBTRACT ABOUT A HALF A FOOT FROM THE FORECAST
LEVELS PROVIDED BELOW TO ARRIVE AT A PLAUSIBLE RANGE OF RIVER
LEVELS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-240347-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110625T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING...JUNE 24TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 27.3 WED 3 PM 27.3 27.7 28.0 27.9 27.6
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING...JUNE 25TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.7 WED 3 PM 18.1 19.7 21.0 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY...JUNE 26TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.8 WED 3 PM 21.6 22.2 23.5 24.7 25.0
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110627T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1562.5 FEET BY
MONDAY JUNE 27TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1555.7 1557.5 1559.4 1561.4 1562.4
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110627T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.5 FEET BY
MONDAY...JUNE 27TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.4 WED 3 PM 37.5 38.0 39.1 40.1 41.1
$$
NDC101-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY...JUNE 28TH.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.5 TUE 5 PM 24.8 25.3 25.9 26.6 27.6
$$
NDC049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1514.0 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING...JUNE 28TH.
* IMPACT...AT 1515 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE RIGHT BANK, OR
NORTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1508.9 1509.0 1509.4 1511.0 1512.6
$$
NDC049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 58.3 FEET BY
EARLY JULY 1ST THROUGH THE 4TH.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.9 WED 8 AM 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9
$$
NDC049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110628T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.3 FEET BY
JULY 3RD THROUGH THE 5TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.7 WED 3 PM 14.8 14.8 14.9 15.0 15.0
$$
NDC009-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FT BY MID JULY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 WED 3 PM 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.6 19.6
$$
NDC101-231648-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-110623T1648Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.110621T2331Z.110622T1000Z.110623T0448Z.NO/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 16.6 WED 3 PM 16.4 14.5 12.7 11.3 10.6
$$
NDC009-049-240346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT WED JUN 22 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE CREEK WILL FALL TO 14.0 FEET BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.3 WED 3 PM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.1 14.1
$$
AYD055
WGUS83 KBIS 232151
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.GENERALLY SPEAKING...WATER IS MOVING ABOUT TWICE AS FAST THROUGH
THE SYSTEM AS PAST FLOOD EVENT. FOR EXAMPLE...IN 1969 IT TOOK ABOUT
5 DAYS FOR THE WATER TO ROUTE FROM ESTEVAN TO SHERWOOD...BUT THIS
YEAR IT IS TAKING ABOUT 2.5 DAYS. AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE INDICATES
THAT FROM ESTEVAN TO MINOT THE VALLEY IS FULL OF WATER FROM BLUFF TO
BLUFF ENABLING THE FLOOD WAVE TO MOVE MORE QUICKLY AS IT BYPASSES
THE NORMAL CHANNEL AND THE NORMAL CHANNEL AND OFF CHANNEL OBSTACLES.
THIS FLOOD IS OVER TWICE AS LARGE IN TERMS OF PEAK FLOW THAN THE
PREVIOUS RECORDS ALL ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER...AND THIS CREATES
UNCERTAINTY WITH EVENTUAL PEAK VALUES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-242151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.0 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 27.9 THU 4 PM 27.9 27.8 27.5 27.2 26.7
$$
NDC101-242151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.1 THU 4 PM 19.5 22.1 22.5 22.5 22.4
$$
NDC101-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 22.1 THU 4 PM 22.2 24.5 26.0 26.0 26.0
$$
NDC101-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1556 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1564 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1555.7 THU 4 PM 1555.7 1560.5 1564.3 1564.5
1564.5
$$
NDC101-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 42.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.5 THU 4 PM 37.6 38.5 40.8 42.0 42.0
$$
NDC101-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.0 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.8 THU 7 AM 25.0 25.6 26.7 28.9 30.0
$$
NDC049-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1516 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 1515 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE RIGHT BANK, OR
NORTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.1 THU 12 PM 1509.0 1509.2 1511.0 1513.5
1515.3
$$
NDC049-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110629T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 58.5 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 THU 8 AM 57.0 57.0 57.1 57.3 58.0
$$
NDC049-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 THU 4 PM 14.8 14.9 15.0 15.0 15.4
$$
NDC009-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.8 THU 4 PM 19.9 19.9 20.0 20.0 20.0
$$
NDC009-049-242150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
451 PM CDT THU JUN 23 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.1 THU 4 PM 14.1 14.1 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
KS246
WGUS83 KBIS 242053
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER...MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...
MINOT 4 NW...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...WHERE RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE.
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN...AND SAWYER...WHERE MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...WHERE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...WHERE MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.GENERALLY SPEAKING...WATER IS MOVING ABOUT TWICE AS FAST THROUGH
THE SYSTEM AS PAST FLOOD EVENT. FOR EXAMPLE...IN 1969 IT TOOK ABOUT
5 DAYS FOR THE WATER TO ROUTE FROM ESTEVAN TO SHERWOOD...BUT THIS
YEAR IT IS TAKING ABOUT 2.5 DAYS. AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE INDICATES
THAT FROM ESTEVAN TO MINOT THE VALLEY IS FULL OF WATER FROM BLUFF TO
BLUFF ENABLING THE FLOOD WAVE TO MOVE MORE QUICKLY AS IT BYPASSES
THE NORMAL CHANNEL AND THE NORMAL CHANNEL AND OFF CHANNEL OBSTACLES.
THIS FLOOD IS OVER TWICE AS LARGE IN TERMS OF PEAK FLOW THAN THE
PREVIOUS RECORDS ALL ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER...AND THIS CREATES
UNCERTAINTY WITH EVENTUAL PEAK VALUES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-252053-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 27.8 THROUGH SATURDAY THEN
FALL SLOWLY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 27.8 FRI 2 PM 27.8 27.4 27.1 26.8 26.4
$$
NDC101-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 22.2 FRI 2 PM 22.3 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.0
$$
NDC101-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110625T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 24.0 FRI 2 PM 25.0 27.5 27.5 27.5 27.5
$$
NDC101-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1559 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1564 FEET BY
TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THERE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1559.3 FRI 2 PM 1563.5 1563.5 1563.5 1563.4
$$
NDC101-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.7 FRI 2 PM 37.9 40.4 41.5 41.5 41.5
$$
NDC101-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.9 FRI 7 AM 25.2 27.0 29.1 29.5 29.4
$$
NDC049-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1518 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING NEXT WEEK THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 1520 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE LEFT BANK, OR
SOUTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.2 FRI 8 AM 1509.1 1511.3 1514.2 1517.8 1517.7
$$
NDC049-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110630T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 60.3 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 FRI 8 AM 57.2 57.3 57.5 58.6 60.3
$$
NDC049-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110630T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 FRI 2 PM 14.9 15.0 15.1 15.4 16.0
$$
NDC009-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE NEAR 19.9 FEET THROUGH THE
WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.9 FRI 2 PM 19.9 19.8 19.6 19.4 19.4
$$
NDC009-049-252052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
353 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 13.9 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 FRI 2 PM 13.9 13.8 13.6 13.5 13.4
$$604
WGUS83 KBIS 250254
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER...MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MINOT 4 NW...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...WHERE RECORD FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.GENERALLY SPEAKING...WATER IS MOVING ABOUT TWICE AS FAST THROUGH
THE SYSTEM AS PAST FLOOD EVENT. FOR EXAMPLE...IN 1969 IT TOOK ABOUT
5 DAYS FOR THE WATER TO ROUTE FROM ESTEVAN TO SHERWOOD...BUT THIS
YEAR IT IS TAKING ABOUT 2.5 DAYS. AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE INDICATES
THAT FROM ESTEVAN TO MINOT THE VALLEY IS FULL OF WATER FROM BLUFF TO
BLUFF ENABLING THE FLOOD WAVE TO MOVE MORE QUICKLY AS IT BYPASSES
THE NORMAL CHANNEL AND THE NORMAL CHANNEL AND OFF CHANNEL OBSTACLES.
THIS FLOOD IS OVER TWICE AS LARGE IN TERMS OF PEAK FLOW THAN THE
PREVIOUS RECORDS ALL ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER...AND THIS CREATES
UNCERTAINTY WITH EVENTUAL PEAK VALUES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-260254-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.0 FEET
BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 27.6 FRI 8 PM 27.3 26.9 26.7 26.3 25.9
$$
NDC101-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 22.3 FRI 9 PM 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.0 21.5
$$
NDC101-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110625T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND WILL REMAIN NEAR 27.5 FEET THROUGH
EARLY NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 24.3 FRI 9 PM 27.5 27.4 27.5 27.5 27.1
$$
NDC101-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1560.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1563.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THERE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1560.9 FRI 9 PM 1563.5 1563.5 1563.5 1563.4 1563.1
$$
NDC101-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.5 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN NEAR 41.5 FEET THROUGH THE
MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 38.0 FRI 9 PM 40.4 41.5 41.5 41.5 41.4
$$
NDC101-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.5 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.9 FRI 7 AM 27.0 29.1 29.5 29.4 29.3
$$
NDC049-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1518.0 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING NEXT WEEK AND THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 1520 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE LEFT BANK, OR
SOUTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.2 FRI 8 AM 1511.3 1514.2 1517.8 1517.7 1517.3
$$
NDC049-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110630T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 61.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 FRI 8 AM 57.3 57.5 58.6 60.4 61.2
$$
NDC049-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110701T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.8 FRI 9 PM 15.0 15.1 15.4 16.0 16.3
$$
NDC009-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO REMAIN NEAR 19.9 THROUGH THE WEEKEND
AND THEN SLOWLY FALL TO 19.4 BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.9 FRI 9 PM 19.8 19.6 19.4 19.4 19.4
$$
NDC009-049-260253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
954 PM CDT FRI JUN 24 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.8 FRI 9 PM 13.8 13.6 13.5 13.3 13.2
$$
LTH157
WGUS83 KBIS 252104
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER...MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MINOT 4 NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...WHERE
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURING WITH RECORD
FLOODING FORECAST. FOR WILLIOW CREEEK NEAR NEAR WILLOW CITY MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.MEASUREMENTS TAKEN ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER UPSTREAM OF AND IN THE CITY
OF MINOT TODAY HAVE SHOWN THAT THE FLOW RATES ARE HIGHER THAN PREVIOUSLY
ANTICIPATED. DUE TO THESE HIGHER FLOW RATES...THE RIVER STAGES FOR MINOT 4NW
AND MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY TO THE MEASURED FLOW.
LOCATIONS UPSTREAM OF MINOT...INCLUDING SHERWOOD AND FOXHOLM ARE NEAR CREST OR
HAVE ALREADY CRESTED...WITH RIVER LEVELS FORECAST TO START TO SLOWLY FALL
LATER TONIGHT AND INTO TOMORROW MORNING. THE SOURIS RIVER IN MINOT WILL CREST
LATER TONIGHT AND EARLY TOMORROW MORNING WITH AN ADDITIONAL FEW TENTHS OF A RISE
POSSIBLE. LOCATIONS IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT...INCLUDING LOGAN...SAWYER
AND VELVA ARE EXPECTED TO CREST LATE SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-270304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE
OF 26.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 26.8 SAT 2 PM 26.4 26.2 26.0 25.8 25.7
$$
NDC101-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE
OF 22.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 22.4 SAT 2 PM 22.1 21.9 21.7 21.3 20.9
$$
NDC101-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.4 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 24.4 SAT 2 PM 24.4 24.0 23.7 23.2 22.8
$$
NDC101-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1561.59 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1561.8 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549.0 1561.59 SAT 2 PM 1561.8 1561.2 1560.9 1560.1 1559.5
$$
NDC101-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.9 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.6 SAT 2 PM 41.8 41.8 41.5 41.2 40.7
$$
NDC101-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 27.1 SAT 7 AM 30.2 30.5 30.2 30.1 29.8
$$
NDC049-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110627T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1511.90 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1518.0 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 1520.0 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE LEFT BANK, OR
SOUTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505.0 1511.9 SAT 2 PM 1514.0 1518.0 1517.9 1515.7 1514.1
$$
NDC049-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 61.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 SAT 9 AM 57.4 58.1 60.0 61.3 61.3
$$
NDC049-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110630T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 SAT 2 PM 15.0 15.1 15.9 16.3 16.4
$$
NDC009-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110421T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.87 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO REMAIN NEAR 19.8 THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
AND THEN SLOWLY FALL TO 19.4 BY TUESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.87 SAT 2 PM 19.8 19.6 19.5 19.4 19.4
$$
NDC009-049-270303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
404 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.6 SAT 2 PM 13.4 13.3 13.1 13.0 12.8
$$
LTH389
WGUS43 KBIS 260244
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
944 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND MODERATE FLOODING IS NOW FORECAST.
.ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE WILLOW CREEK BASIN
SATURDAY EVENING IS FORECAST TO CAUSE THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW
CITY TO RISE ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 14.0 FEET SATURDAY
NIGHT...AND CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
NDC009-049-270244-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
944 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 09PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS...13.9 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 SAT 9 PM 14.3 14.3 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$
AYD098
WGUS83 KBIS 260320
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER...MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MINOT 4 NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...WHERE
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING WITH RECORD
FLOODING FORECAST. FOR WILLOW CREEK NEAR NEAR WILLOW CITY MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.MUCH OF THE DES LACS BASIN WAS SPARED FROM HEAVY RAINFALL FRIDAY
...EXPECT THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE DES LACS NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE WHICH RECEIVED TWO PLUS INCHES OF RAINFALL FRIDAY.
HOWEVER...THE REFUGE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY SLOW THE IMPACT DOWNSTREAM
...AND THE DES LACS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
LAKE DARLING WAS ABLE TO CUT RELEASES TO 24 THOUSAND CFS FRIDAY AS
INFLOWS PAST SHERWOOD CONTINUE TO FALL. ALTHOUGH THE UPPER PORTIONS
OF LAKE DARLING DID RECEIVE TWO PLUS INCHES OF RAINFALL FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...THIS WAS OVER A RATHER SMALL AREA AND WITH FALLING
FLOWS PAST SHERWOOD...THE RELEASE SCHEDULE OF 24 THOUSAND CFS
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING WILL BE MAINTAINED.
ANOTHER AREA OF HEAVY RAINFALL OF ONE AND A HALF TO TWO INCHES
FELL ACROSS NORTHWEST MINOT...ACROSS THE COULEES THAT DRAIN INTO
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE MINOT 4 NW GAGE. IN TOTAL...THE RAINFALL
ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN IN NORTH DAKOTA IS NOT EXPECTED TO
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT FLOWS...WITH A RISE OF ONE OR TWO TENTHS OF A
FOOT POSSIBLE THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT IN MINOT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-270319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 26.3 FEET
BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 26.5 SAT 9 PM 26.3 26.1 25.9 25.8 25.6
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 22.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 22.3 SAT 9 PM 22.3 22.1 21.7 21.3 20.9
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.4 FEET THROUGH
SUNDAY...AND IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 24.3 SAT 9 PM 24.3 23.9 23.4 22.9 22.6
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1561.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST....THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1561.8 FEET THROUGH
SUNDAY...AND IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1561.7 1561.3 1560.6 1559.8 1559.5
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.8 SAT 9 PM 41.9 41.7 41.4 40.9 40.5
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.6 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 28.8 SAT 4 PM 30.5 30.5 30.2 30.0 29.7
$$
NDC049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110627T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1513.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1518.2 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 1520 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE LEFT BANK, OR
SOUTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1517.9 1518.1 1517.9 1515.0 1513.9
$$
NDC049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 61.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 SAT 9 AM 57.5 59.0 60.9 61.5 61.3
$$
NDC049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110630T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 SAT 9 PM 15.1 15.4 16.1 16.4 16.4
$$
NDC009-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110702T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 24 FEET BY JULY 6TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SAT 9 PM 20.1 19.9 19.8 20.1 20.2
$$
NDC009-049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 SAT 9 PM 14.3 14.3 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$
AYD885
WGUS83 KBIS 260843 CCA
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER...MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MINOT 4 NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...WHERE
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING WITH RECORD
FLOODING FORECAST. FOR WILLOW CREEK NEAR NEAR WILLOW CITY MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.MUCH OF THE DES LACS BASIN WAS SPARED FROM HEAVY RAINFALL SATURDAY
...EXPECT THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE DES LACS NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE WHICH RECEIVED TWO PLUS INCHES OF RAINFALL SATURDAY.
HOWEVER...THE REFUGE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY SLOW THE IMPACT DOWNSTREAM
...AND THE DES LACS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
LAKE DARLING WAS ABLE TO CUT RELEASES TO 24 THOUSAND CFS SATURDAY AS
INFLOWS PAST SHERWOOD CONTINUE TO FALL. ALTHOUGH THE UPPER PORTIONS
OF LAKE DARLING DID RECEIVE TWO PLUS INCHES OF RAINFALL SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...THIS WAS OVER A RATHER SMALL AREA AND WITH FALLING
FLOWS PAST SHERWOOD...THE RELEASE SCHEDULE OF 24 THOUSAND CFS
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING WILL BE MAINTAINED.
ANOTHER AREA OF HEAVY RAINFALL OF ONE AND A HALF TO TWO INCHES
FELL ACROSS NORTHWEST MINOT...ACROSS THE COULEES THAT DRAIN INTO
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE MINOT 4 NW GAGE. IN TOTAL...THE RAINFALL
ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN IN NORTH DAKOTA IS NOT EXPECTED TO
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT FLOWS...WITH A RISE OF ONE OR TWO TENTHS OF A
FOOT POSSIBLE THROUGH SUNDAY IN MINOT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-270319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 26.3 FEET
BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 26.5 SAT 9 PM 26.3 26.1 25.9 25.8 25.6
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 22.2 FEET BY
SUNDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 22.3 SAT 9 PM 22.3 22.1 21.7 21.3 20.9
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.4 FEET THROUGH
SUNDAY...AND IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 24.3 SAT 9 PM 24.3 23.9 23.4 22.9 22.6
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1561.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST....THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1561.8 FEET THROUGH
SUNDAY...AND IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1561.7 1561.3 1560.6 1559.8 1559.5
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 41.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.8 SAT 9 PM 41.9 41.7 41.4 40.9 40.5
$$
NDC101-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.6 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 28.8 SAT 4 PM 30.5 30.5 30.2 30.0 29.7
$$
NDC049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110627T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1513.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1518.2 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 1520 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE LEFT BANK, OR
SOUTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1517.9 1518.1 1517.9 1515.0 1513.9
$$
NDC049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 61.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 SAT 9 AM 57.5 59.0 60.9 61.5 61.3
$$
NDC049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110630T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 SAT 9 PM 15.1 15.4 16.1 16.4 16.4
$$
NDC009-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110702T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 24 FEET BY JULY 6TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 8.6 SAT 9 PM 20.1 19.9 19.8 20.1 20.2
$$
NDC009-049-270318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT SAT JUN 25 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 SAT 9 PM 14.3 14.3 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$
AYD092
WGUS83 KBIS 262014
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER...MINOT BROADWAY
BRIDGE...MINOT 4 NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...WHERE
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING WITH RECORD
FLOODING FORECAST. FOR WILLOW CREEK NEAR NEAR WILLOW CITY MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.MUCH OF THE DES LACS BASIN WAS SPARED FROM HEAVY RAINFALL SATURDAY
...EXPECT THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE DES LACS NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE WHICH RECEIVED TWO PLUS INCHES OF RAINFALL SATURDAY.
HOWEVER...THE REFUGE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY SLOW THE IMPACT DOWNSTREAM
...AND THE DES LACS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
LAKE DARLING WAS ABLE TO CUT RELEASES FROM 24 THOUSAND CFS TO 23
THOUSAND CFS SUNDAY AS INFLOWS PAST SHERWOOD CONTINUE TO FALL.
ALTHOUGH THE UPPER PORTIONS OF LAKE DARLING DID RECEIVE TWO
PLUS INCHES OF RAINFALL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THIS WAS OVER A
RATHER SMALL AREA AND WITH FALLING FLOWS PAST SHERWOOD...THE
RELEASE SCHEDULE OF 23 THOUSAND CFS WILL BE MAINTAINED THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...WITH ADDITIONAL CUTS LIKELY MONDAY AFTERNOON
AND TUESDAY.
ANOTHER AREA OF HEAVY RAINFALL OF ONE AND A HALF TO TWO INCHES
FELL ACROSS NORTHWEST MINOT SATURDAY...ACROSS THE COULEES THAT DRAIN INTO
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE MINOT 4 NW GAGE. IN TOTAL...THE RAINFALL
ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN IN NORTH DAKOTA ON SATURDAY IS NOT EXPECTED TO
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT FLOWS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-280214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 25.9 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 26.2 SUN 1 PM 26.0 25.8 25.6 25.4 25.4
$$
NDC101-280214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.0 FEET
BY EARLY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 22.1 SUN 2 PM 22.0 21.5 21.1 20.8 20.6
$$
NDC101-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 24.1 SUN 2 PM 23.9 23.6 23.2 22.9 22.6
$$
NDC101-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1561.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 1561.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549.0 1561.6 SUN 2 PM 1561.4 1560.9 1560.0 1559.5 1559.2
$$
NDC101-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110627T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 40.9 FEET BY THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.8 SUN 2 PM 40.7 40.5 40.1 39.8 39.4
$$
NDC101-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110627T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 30.0 FEET BY THIS
LATE THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 29.0 SUN 9 AM 29.9 29.8 29.5 29.2 28.9
$$
NDC049-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110628T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1514.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1516.0 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 1515 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE RIGHT BANK, OR
NORTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1514.5 SUN 12 PM 1515.5 1515.8 1514.6 1513.8
1513.2
$$
NDC049-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110630T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 61.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.2 SUN 10 AM 58.0 59.9 61.4 61.5 61.1
$$
NDC049-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 SUN 2 PM 15.0 15.9 16.3 16.4 16.4
$$
NDC009-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110702T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.96 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY SATURDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.96 SUN 2 PM 19.9 19.7 19.9 20.0 20.2
$$
NDC009-049-280213-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
314 PM CDT SUN JUN 26 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 14.1 SUN 2 PM 14.3 14.2 14.1 13.9 13.8
$$368
WGUS83 KBIS 271856
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS WELL ENTRENCHED YET IN A RECORD BREAKING
FLOOD. INFLOWS AT THE MOST UPSTREAM GAGE IN NORTH DAKOTA...SHERWOOD...
ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE PREVIOUS RECORDS THROUGH TODAY. RIVER
STAGE AT SHERWOOD IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE 25 FEET THROUGH THE
FIRST OF JULY. THIS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT WATER THROUGH THE MINOT
AREA WILL EXPERIENCE A VERY SLOW FALL FROM CURRENT RIVER STAGES.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...THE SOURIS IS CRESTING AROUND VELVA AND
RISING SHARPLY IN THE TOWNER AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-281856-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.9 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 25.9 MON 12 PM 25.7 25.4 25.2 25.1 25.1
$$
NDC101-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 21.6 MON 1 PM 21.2 21.0 20.5 20.3 20.0
$$
NDC101-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 23.8 MON 1 PM 23.4 23.0 22.6 22.3 21.9
$$
NDC101-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1561 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1561 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1561.2 MON 1 PM 1560.6 1559.9 1559.4 1559.0
1558.6
$$
NDC101-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 40.6 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.6 MON 1 PM 40.3 39.9 39.6 39.2 38.8
$$
NDC101-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 29.1 MON 7 AM 28.9 28.8 28.6 28.4 28.1
$$
NDC049-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1514 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1514 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 1515 FEET...PERMANENT DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE RIGHT BANK, OR
NORTH WITHOUT TEMPORARY RAISES IN FLOOD PROTECTION.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1514.5 SUN 12 PM 1514.1 1513.5 1513.0 1512.6 1512.1
$$
NDC049-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 61.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.7 MON 12 PM 60.5 61.5 61.4 61.0 60.6
$$
NDC049-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110629T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.6 MON 1 PM 16.3 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.4
$$
NDC009-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY SUNDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.99 MON 1 PM 19.8 20.1 20.4 20.7 21.4
$$
NDC009-049-281855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED, 3 HOUSES CUT OFF,
PER EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.9 MON 1 PM 13.8 13.7 13.5 13.4 13.2
$$
AJS232
WGUS83 KBIS 280314
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST
AT MOST LOCATIONS.
.THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS WELL ENTRENCHED YET IN A RECORD BREAKING
FLOOD. INFLOWS AT THE MOST UPSTREAM GAGE IN NORTH DAKOTA...SHERWOOD...
ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT VERY HIGH LEVELS...AND THIS WILL HELP ENSURE
THAT WATER THROUGH THE MINOT AREA WILL EXPERIENCE A VERY SLOW FALL FROM
CURRENT RIVER STAGES. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...THE SOURIS HAS CRESTED AROUND
VELVA AND IS STILL RISING IN THE TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE AREAS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-290314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 25.7 MON 9 PM 25.6 25.3 25.2 25.1 25.1
$$
NDC101-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 21.4 MON 9 PM 21.1 20.8 20.5 20.2 20.0
$$
NDC101-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.1 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 23.7 MON 9 PM 23.3 22.9 22.5 22.2 21.9
$$
NDC101-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1561.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1561.0 MON 9 PM 1560.4 1559.8 1559.3 1558.9 1558.6
$$
NDC101-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.9 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.5 MON 9 PM 40.1 39.7 39.4 38.9 38.6
$$
NDC101-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.8 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 29.1 MON 7 AM 28.9 28.7 28.6 28.3 28.0
$$
NDC049-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1514 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1514.0 MON 5 PM 1513.9 1513.4 1512.9 1512.5 1512.0
$$
NDC049-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 60.0 FEET TUESDAY
MORNING...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL TUESDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.8 MON 8 PM 60.0 59.9 59.7 59.5 59.4
$$
NDC049-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.3 MON 9 PM 16.5 16.4 16.4 16.3 16.2
$$
NDC009-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110704T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY JULY 4TH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.0 MON 9 PM 20.0 20.2 20.4 20.8 21.6
$$
NDC009-049-290313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 PM CDT MON JUN 27 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.8 MON 9 PM 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.2 13.1
$$
KINNEY190
WGUS83 KBIS 282017
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.INBOUND WATER AT THE SHERWOOD SITE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS SLOWLY
FALLING AND LARGELY REPRESENTS A LOWERING OF RELEASES OUT OF BOUNDARY
AND RAFFERTY DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN. THIS LOWER VOLUME OF INBOUND WATER
HAS PUT LAKE DARLING ON TRACK FOR LOWERING ITS RELEASES BY ONE TO TWO
THOUSAND CFS PER DAY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. ACCORDINGLY...
THE FLOOD CREST CONTINUES TO WORK ITS WAY DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT AND IS IN
THE TOWNER TO BANTRY REACH. EVEN WITH THIS STEADY LOWERING OF RUNOFF
INTO NORTH DAKOTA...FLOODING WILL CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT FEW
WEEKS ALL ALONG THE SOURIS AND EVEN LONGER IN THE MOST DOWNSTREAM AREAS
WITHOUT APPRECIABLE RAINFALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-292017-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.6 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 25.5 TUE 2 PM 25.3 25.1 24.9 24.8 24.6
$$
NDC101-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 21.2 TUE 2 PM 20.8 20.6 20.3 20.0 19.9
$$
NDC101-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 23.4 TUE 2 PM 23.0 22.8 22.6 22.3 22.0
$$
NDC101-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1560 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1560 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1560.5 TUE 2 PM 1559.9 1559.4 1558.9 1558.7
1558.4
$$
NDC101-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 40.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 40.2 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 40.2 TUE 2 PM 40.0 39.5 39.2 38.8 38.4
$$
NDC101-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 28.2 TUE 7 AM 27.5 27.3 27.1 26.9 26.7
$$
NDC049-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1513 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1513 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 1515 FEET...DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED ON THE RIGHT BANK, OR
NORTH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1512.8 TUE 3 PM 1512.5 1512.2 1512.0 1511.7
1511.5
$$
NDC049-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110629T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 60.7 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 60.5 TUE 2 PM 60.7 60.7 60.6 60.4 60.2
$$
NDC049-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110629T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.8 TUE 2 PM 17.0 16.9 16.8 16.8 16.7
$$
NDC009-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110704T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.4 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.2 TUE 2 PM 20.5 20.8 21.0 21.5 22.5
$$
NDC009-049-292016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
317 PM CDT TUE JUN 28 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.7 TUE 2 PM 13.5 13.4 13.3 13.1 12.9
$$
AJS913
WGUS83 KBIS 291747
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MAJOR TO RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.INBOUND WATER AT THE SHERWOOD SITE ON THE SOURIS RIVER HAS FALLEN BY
ABOUT 4000 CFS OVER THE PAST DAY. THIS DOWNWARD TREND SHOULD CONTINUE AND
WILL BE REFLECTED IN RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. LAKE DARLING REMAINS ON
TRACK TO CONTINUE LOWERING ITS RELEASES BY ONE TO TWO THOUSAND CFS PER DAY
OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. ACCORDINGLY...RIVER STAGES ARE FALLING
BELOW LAKE DARLING ALL THE WAY INTO THE TOWNER AREA. THE CREST OF THE
CURRENT HIGH WATER IS NOW PASSING INTO THE BANTRY REGION. EVEN WITH THIS
STEADY LOWERING OF RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING...FLOODING WILL CONTINUE
FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ALL ALONG THE SOURIS AND EVEN LONGER IN
THE MOST DOWNSTREAM AREAS WITHOUT APPRECIABLE RAINFALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-302347-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 25.3 WED 11 AM 25.1 25.0 24.7 24.5 24.2
$$
NDC101-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 21.0 WED 12 PM 20.9 20.5 20.2 20.1 19.7
$$
NDC101-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 23.2 WED 12 PM 22.9 22.6 22.3 21.9 21.7
$$
NDC101-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1560 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1559 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1560.1 WED 12 PM 1559.4 1559.1 1558.8 1558.5
1558.1
$$
NDC101-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 39.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 39.9 WED 12 PM 39.8 39.4 39.0 38.5 38.2
$$
NDC101-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 27.8 TUE 5 PM 27.5 27.2 26.8 26.6 26.4
$$
NDC049-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1512 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1512 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1512.3 WED 9 AM 1512.0 1511.6 1511.3 1510.9
1510.6
$$
NDC049-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 59.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.7 WED 11 AM 59.7 59.6 59.4 59.3 59.2
$$
NDC049-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110629T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.7 WED 12 PM 16.8 16.7 16.7 16.6 16.5
$$
NDC009-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110704T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.5 WED 12 PM 21.0 22.0 23.0 23.8 24.2
$$
NDC009-049-302346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1247 PM CDT WED JUN 29 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.5 WED 12 PM 13.4 13.2 13.0 12.8 12.6
$$120
WGUS83 KBIS 301724
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA CONTINUES TO FALL...ALTHOUGH
AT A SLOWER RATE. THE SHERWOOD SITE NOW HAS A FLOW OF AROUND 14700 CFS
COMPARED TO ROUGHLY 15900 CFS YESTERDAY. THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS WILL ALSO
CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM A LOWER FLOW AT THE BORDER AS LAKE DARLING
RELEASES ARE DECREASING TODAY BY 1500 CFS. THE CREST OF HIGH WATER IS
NOW IN THE BANTRY TO WESTHOPE AREA WITH BANTRY ROUGHLY HOLDING STEADY
FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AS THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE CONTINUES TO RISE
FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-012324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 25.0 THU 11 AM 24.9 24.6 24.3 24.1 23.9
$$
NDC101-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 20.8 THU 11 AM 20.5 20.2 20.1 19.8 19.8
$$
NDC101-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 23.1 THU 11 AM 22.9 22.5 22.1 21.9 21.7
$$
NDC101-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1560 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1560 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1560.0 THU 11 AM 1559.7 1559.2 1558.9 1558.8
1558.6
$$
NDC101-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 39.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 39.7 THU 11 AM 39.6 39.4 39.0 38.6 38.4
$$
NDC101-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 27.3 THU 7 AM 27.2 27.0 26.8 26.6 26.3
$$
NDC049-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1512 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1512 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1512.0 THU 11 AM 1511.8 1511.6 1511.2 1510.8
1510.4
$$
NDC049-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 58.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.5 THU 10 AM 58.9 58.9 58.8 58.8 58.7
$$
NDC049-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110630T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.5 THU 11 AM 16.5 16.4 16.3 16.1 15.9
$$
NDC009-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110704T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.3 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 21.6 THU 11 AM 22.3 23.1 23.9 24.3 24.3
$$
NDC009-049-012323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1224 PM CDT THU JUN 30 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:31 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 13.2 THU 12 PM 13.1 12.9 12.7 12.4 12.1
$$101
WGUS83 KBIS 011835
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD TO NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA CONTINUES TO FALL...ALTHOUGH
AT A FAIRLY MODEST PACE. THE SHERWOOD SITE NOW HAS A FLOW OF AROUND 13500 CFS
COMPARED TO ROUGHLY 14700 CFS YESTERDAY. THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS WILL SLOWLY
BENEFIT FROM THIS LOWER FLOW AT SHERWOOD AS LAKE DARLING RELEASES CONTINUE
TO FALL...NOW AT 15300 CFS. THE HIGH WATER IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING THE
WESTHOPE AREA AND SHOULD CREST LATE SATURDAY AND INTO SUNDAY. ALL AREAS
UPSTREAM OF WESTHOPE WILL EXPERIENCE SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS ALL THE WAY
FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH BANTRY. WEATHER FORECASTS COVERING THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS DO NOT INCLUDE MUCH RAIN AND THIS ALSO IS FAVORABLE FOR A
CONTINUATION OF THE DOWNWARD TRENDS IN PLACE ACROSS THE BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-030035-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 24.7 FRI 12 PM 24.5 24.2 24.2 24.0 23.9
$$
NDC101-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 20.4 FRI 1 PM 20.1 20.0 19.6 19.5 19.1
$$
NDC101-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 22.9 FRI 1 PM 22.5 22.3 22.1 21.7 21.6
$$
NDC101-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1560 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1559 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1559.5 FRI 1 PM 1559.1 1558.8 1558.6 1557.2
1556.4
$$
NDC101-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 39.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 39.4 FRI 1 PM 39.2 38.7 38.4 38.1 37.7
$$
NDC101-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 27.3 THU 7 AM 27.1 26.7 26.4 26.3 26.1
$$
NDC049-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1512 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1512 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1511.8 FRI 7 AM 1511.7 1511.3 1510.9 1510.7
1510.2
$$
NDC049-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 58.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.4 FRI 12 PM 58.4 58.2 58.1 58.0 57.9
$$
NDC049-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110702T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.2 FRI 1 PM 16.3 16.2 16.1 16.0 15.9
$$
NDC009-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.5 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.4 FRI 1 PM 23.0 23.5 23.3 23.1 22.8
$$
NDC009-049-030034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
135 PM CDT FRI JUL 1 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.9 FRI 1 PM 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.2 11.9
$$
AJS114
WGUS83 KBIS 021618
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT BRWY
BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA CONTINUES TO FALL...ALTHOUGH
AT A FAIRLY MODEST PACE. THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS WILL SLOWLY BENEFIT
FROM THE LOWER FLOW AT SHERWOOD AS LAKE DARLING RELEASES CONTINUE
TO FALL. THE HIGH WATER CONTINUES TO APPROACH THE WESTHOPE AREA...AND
SHOULD CREST LATE TODAY AND INTO SUNDAY. ALL AREAS UPSTREAM OF
WESTHOPE WILL EXPERIENCE SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS ALL THE WAY
FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH BANTRY. WEATHER FORECASTS COVERING THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS DO NOT INCLUDE MUCH RAIN AND THIS ALSO IS FAVORABLE FOR A
CONTINUATION OF THE DOWNWARD TRENDS IN PLACE ACROSS THE BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-032218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 24.5 SAT 10 AM 24.2 24.1 24.0 23.9 23.8
$$
NDC101-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND CONTINUE A SLOW FALL AFTERWARDS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 20.1 SAT 10 AM 20.1 19.6 19.5 19.1 18.7
$$
NDC101-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND CONTINUE A SLOW FALL AFTERWARDS.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 22.6 SAT 10 AM 22.4 22.2 21.8 21.7 21.4
$$
NDC101-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1559 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL TO A STAGE OF
1558.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...AND WILL CONTINUE TO FALL
AFTERWARDS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1559.0 SAT 10 AM 1558.7 1558.5 1557.1 1556.3
1554.6
$$
NDC101-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 38.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 39.0 FEET...LEVEES WILL BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 39.1 SAT 10 AM 38.7 38.4 37.9 37.6 37.3
$$
NDC101-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 26.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 29.0 FEET...THE EMERGENCY DIKE WOULD BE TOPPED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 27.0 FRI 5 PM 26.5 26.3 26.2 25.9 25.9
$$
NDC049-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1511.45 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1511 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1511.8 FRI 7 AM 1511.3 1510.8 1510.6 1510.0
1509.6
$$
NDC049-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 58.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.4 SAT 9 AM 58.2 58.1 57.8 57.5 57.4
$$
NDC049-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110702T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.1 SAT 10 AM 16.1 16.1 16.0 15.8 15.6
$$
NDC009-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.6 SAT 10 AM 23.0 22.9 22.6 22.3 21.9
$$
NDC009-049-032217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT SAT JUL 2 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.7 SAT 10 AM 12.5 12.3 12.0 11.8 11.5
$$
NH933
WGUS83 KBIS 031616
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT BRWY
BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY DECREASE.
THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE LOWER FLOW THROUGH SHERWOOD
WHILE LAKE DARLING RELEASES ALSO CONTINUE TO FALL. THE CREST APPEARS
TO BE SLOWLY MOVING THROUGH THE WESTHOPE AREA. ALL AREAS UPSTREAM OF
WESTHOPE WILL EXPERIENCE SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS ALL THE WAY FROM
LAKE DARLING THROUGH BANTRY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-042216-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 24.3 SUN 10 AM 24.1 24.0 23.9 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC101-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 20.0 SUN 10 AM 19.5 19.4 19.0 18.6 18.1
$$
NDC101-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 22.5 SUN 10 AM 22.3 21.9 21.8 21.4 21.1
$$
NDC101-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1559 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1559 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1558.5 SUN 10 AM 1558.5 1556.9 1556.4 1554.8
1553.3
$$
NDC101-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 38.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 38.8 SUN 10 AM 38.5 38.0 37.7 37.4 37.3
$$
NDC101-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 26.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 26.3 SUN 7 AM 26.1 26.0 25.9 25.8 25.7
$$
NDC049-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1511 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1511 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1511.2 SUN 10 AM 1510.8 1510.5 1510.1 1509.8
1509.4
$$
NDC049-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 58.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.2 SUN 9 AM 58.1 57.8 57.5 57.4 57.2
$$
NDC049-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110703T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 16.0 SUN 10 AM 16.1 16.0 15.8 15.6 15.4
$$
NDC009-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.7 SUN 10 AM 22.7 22.6 22.3 22.0 21.8
$$
NDC009-049-042215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1116 AM CDT SUN JUL 3 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.5 SUN 10 AM 12.3 12.0 11.7 11.5 11.1
$$
JNS996
WGUS83 KBIS 041656
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...AND WILLOW CITY. RECORD OR NEAR RECORD FLOODING HAS BEEN
OBSERVED ACROSS MOST OF THE SOURIS BASIN.D
TO CONTINUE.
.FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER OUT OF CANADA CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY DECREASE.
THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE LOWER FLOW THROUGH SHERWOOD
WHILE LAKE DARLING RELEASES ALSO CONTINUE TO FALL. THE CREST APPEARS
TO HAVE MOVED THROUGH THE WESTHOPE AREA SUNDAY. ALL AREAS UPSTREAM OF
WESTHOPE WILL EXPERIENCE SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS ALL THE WAY FROM
LAKE DARLING THROUGH BANTRY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-052256-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY TO 23.5 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 24.1 MON 10 AM 24.0 23.9 23.8 23.7 23.5
$$
NDC101-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO AROUND 18 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 19.1 MON 11 AM 19.0 18.7 18.3 17.9 17.9
$$
NDC101-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.1 FEET
BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 22.3 MON 11 AM 21.9 21.7 21.4 21.1 20.9
$$
NDC101-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1558 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1552.3 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1558.0 MON 11 AM 1556.6 1556.1 1554.5 1553.0 1552.3
$$
NDC101-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.2 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 38.7 MON 11 AM 38.3 37.9 37.6 37.3 37.2
$$
NDC101-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.5 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 26.1 MON 7 AM 26.0 25.9 25.8 25.7 25.5
$$
NDC049-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1511 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1508.9 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1510.8 MON 9 AM 1510.5 1510.1 1509.7 1509.4 1508.9
$$
NDC049-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 57 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 59.1 MON 10 AM 57.8 57.5 57.4 57.2 57.0
$$
NDC049-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 15.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.9 MON 11 AM 15.8 15.7 15.6 15.4 15.3
$$
NDC009-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 21.6 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.7 MON 11 AM 22.6 22.4 22.1 21.9 21.6
$$
NDC009-049-052255-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1156 AM CDT MON JUL 4 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.9 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 MON 11 AM 12.1 11.8 11.6 11.2 10.9
$$245
WGUS83 KBIS 051924
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL STEADILY AT THE SHERWOOD SITE AS WELL
AS AT THE DAMS IN CANADA. AS THESE SITES ALONG THE SOURIS FALL...SO DO
THE INFLOW AND OUTFLOW AT LAKE DARLING. ACCORDINGLY...THE FORECASTS FOR
ALL LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING ALSO REFLECT LOWER FLOWS AND
RIVER STAGES IN THE COMING DAYS. THESE FORECASTS ARE GOING TO CHANGE
IN THE COMING DAYS AS THE RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM LAKE DARLING IS BEING
EVALUATED FOR WAYS TO ASSIST DOWNSTREAM COMMUNITIES WITH INFRASTRUCTURE
CONCERNS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-061924-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 23.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 TUE 1 PM 23.8 23.7 23.5 23.4 23.4
$$
NDC101-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 18.8 TUE 1 PM 18.4 17.8 17.5 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 22.1 TUE 1 PM 22.0 21.6 21.2 21.1 20.9
$$
NDC101-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1558 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1557 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1557.5 TUE 1 PM 1556.9 1555.0 1553.1 1552.4
1551.7
$$
NDC101-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 38.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 38.3 TUE 1 PM 38.2 37.9 37.3 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.8 TUE 7 AM 25.6 25.5 25.5 25.4 25.3
$$
NDC049-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1510 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1510.4 TUE 11 AM 1510.0 1509.7 1509.3 1508.6
1508.2
$$
NDC049-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 59.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 57.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.2 TUE 12 PM 57.9 57.7 57.6 57.4 57.2
$$
NDC049-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.7 TUE 1 PM 15.6 15.5 15.4 15.3 15.2
$$
NDC009-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.4 TUE 1 PM 22.3 22.1 21.9 21.7 21.5
$$
NDC009-049-061923-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
224 PM CDT TUE JUL 5 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 TUE 1 PM 11.9 11.6 11.3 10.9 10.4
$$356
WGUS83 KBIS 061644
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD TO NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL ALL ALONG ITS PATH THROUGH NORTH DAKOTA
FLOW OUT OF LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED WHEN POSSIBLE TO HELP WITH
REPAIRS OF DOWNSTREAM INFRASTRUCTURE. THEREFORE...IT IS LIKELY THAT THE BELOW
STAGE FORECASTS WILL CHANGE AND MAY IMPACT WATER LEVELS AT LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-072244-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 WED 10 AM 23.7 23.5 23.4 23.4 23.4
$$
NDC101-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 18.3 WED 11 AM 17.8 17.5 17.2 17.2 17.2
$$
NDC101-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.9 WED 11 AM 21.6 21.2 21.1 20.9 20.9
$$
NDC101-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1557 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1555 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1557.1 WED 11 AM 1554.9 1553.0 1552.4 1551.8
1551.7
$$
NDC101-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 38.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 38.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 38.2 WED 11 AM 37.9 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.6 TUE 5 PM 25.5 25.4 25.4 25.3 25.2
$$
NDC049-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1510 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1510.2 WED 9 AM 1509.8 1509.3 1508.7 1508.2
1507.9
$$
NDC049-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 57.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.9 WED 10 AM 57.8 57.6 57.5 57.3 57.0
$$
NDC049-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.6 WED 11 AM 15.6 15.4 15.3 15.2 15.0
$$
NDC009-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.3 WED 11 AM 22.0 21.8 21.5 21.3 21.0
$$
NDC009-049-072243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.1 WED 11 AM 11.8 11.5 11.2 10.9 10.6
$$
AJS841
WGUS83 KBIS 071451
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD TO NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL ALL ALONG ITS PATH THROUGH NORTH
DAKOTA. FLOW OUT OF LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED WHEN POSSIBLE TO HELP
WITH REPAIRS OF DOWNSTREAM INFRASTRUCTURE. THEREFORE...IT IS LIKELY
THAT THE BELOW STAGE FORECASTS WILL CHANGE AND MAY IMPACT WATER LEVELS
AT LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-082051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.6 THU 9 AM 23.5 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.2
$$
NDC101-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.9 THU 9 AM 17.7 17.3 17.2 17.2 16.2
$$
NDC101-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.7 THU 9 AM 21.5 21.3 21.1 21.1 21.0
$$
NDC101-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1556 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1555 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1556.3 THU 9 AM 1554.6 1553.5 1552.3 1551.8
1551.0
$$
NDC101-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.9 THU 9 AM 37.6 37.3 37.2 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 25.2 THU 7 AM 25.1 24.9 24.8 24.7 24.6
$$
NDC049-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1510 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1509 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.9 THU 8 AM 1509.6 1509.0 1508.5 1508.2
1507.9
$$
NDC049-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 57.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.8 THU 8 AM 57.6 57.5 57.3 57.0 56.7
$$
NDC049-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.5 THU 9 AM 15.4 15.3 15.2 15.1 14.9
$$
NDC009-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 22.0 THU 9 AM 21.8 21.5 21.3 21.1 20.9
$$
NDC009-049-082050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM CDT THU JUL 7 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.0 THU 9 AM 11.9 11.7 11.4 11.2 10.9
$$596
WGUS83 KBIS 081628
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD TO NEAR RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL ALL ALONG ITS PATH THROUGH NORTH
DAKOTA. FLOW OUT OF LAKE DARLING WILL BE ADJUSTED WHEN POSSIBLE TO HELP
WITH REPAIRS OF DOWNSTREAM INFRASTRUCTURE. THEREFORE...IT IS LIKELY
THAT THE BELOW STAGE FORECASTS WILL CHANGE AND MAY IMPACT WATER LEVELS
AT LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-092228-
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/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.6 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.7 FRI 10 AM 23.7 23.6 23.4 23.0 21.6
$$
NDC101-092227-
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/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.6 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.8 FRI 10 AM 17.6 17.6 17.6 16.9 15.7
$$
NDC101-092227-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.5 FEET THROUGHOUT THE
WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.5 FRI 10 AM 21.5 21.5 21.5 21.3 20.9
$$
NDC101-092227-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1554.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1555.4 FRI 10 AM 1554.8 1554.3 1553.9 1552.8
1550.5
$$
NDC101-092227-
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/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.5 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.7 FRI 10 AM 37.5 37.3 37.3 37.2 37.2
$$
NDC101-092227-
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/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.9 FRI 8 AM 24.8 24.7 24.6 24.6 24.4
$$
NDC049-092227-
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/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1509.2 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.9 THU 8 AM 1509.2 1508.9 1508.7 1508.6
1508.3
$$
NDC049-092227-
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/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 58.5 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.7 FRI 9 AM 58.5 58.3 58.1 57.9 57.7
$$
NDC049-092227-
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/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.3 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.4 FRI 10 AM 15.3 15.2 15.1 15.0 14.9
$$
NDC009-092227-
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/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.5 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 21.7 FRI 10 AM 21.5 21.2 21.0 20.7 20.5
$$
NDC009-049-092227-
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/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1128 AM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.6 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.9 FRI 10 AM 11.6 11.3 11.1 10.8 10.5
$$981
WGUS83 KBIS 090350
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND
WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR MINOT BRWY BRDG...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
FOR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN AND SAWYER MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR VELVA AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING BROUGHT
HEAVY RAIN TO PORTIONS OF THE SOURIS BASIN. RUNOFF FROM THIS
RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TO SLOW DOWN RECENTLY OBSERVED DECREASES IN RIVER
LEVELS. IN SOME CASES SLIGHT RISES IN RIVER LEVELS WILL BE SEEN...SUCH
AS WITH THE SOURIS RIVER AT BROADWAY BRIDGE WHICH IS EXPECTED TO
RISE TO AROUND 1556 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING BEFORE BEGINNING TO SLOWLY
FALL AGAIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-100350-
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/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.9 FRI 9 PM 23.9 23.7 23.4 22.9 22.5
$$
NDC101-100349-
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/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.8 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.8 FRI 10 PM 17.7 17.7 17.4 16.4 15.6
$$
NDC101-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.7 FEET BY
SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.5 FRI 10 PM 21.5 21.7 21.6 21.1 20.7
$$
NDC101-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1556 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1555.4 FRI 10 PM 1555.5 1555.8 1555.9 1553.9
1552.1
$$
NDC101-100349-
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/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.7 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.7 FRI 10 PM 37.6 37.6 37.7 37.5 37.2
$$
NDC101-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.7 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.9 FRI 8 AM 24.7 24.7 24.7 24.7 24.5
$$
NDC049-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1509 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.5 FRI 12 PM 1509.1 1509.0 1509.0 1509.0
1508.6
$$
NDC049-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 58.3 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.7 FRI 9 PM 58.4 58.2 58.0 57.8 57.7
$$
NDC049-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.4 FRI 10 PM 15.3 15.2 15.0 14.9 14.9
$$
NDC009-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 21.6 FRI 10 PM 21.4 21.1 20.9 20.6 20.4
$$
NDC009-049-100349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1050 PM CDT FRI JUL 8 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.5 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 FRI 10 PM 11.8 11.3 11.0 10.6 10.4
$$535
WGUS83 KBIS 091801
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND
WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR MINOT BRWY BRDG...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
FOR SHERWOOD...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN AND SAWYER MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR VELVA AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING BROUGHT
HEAVY RAIN TO PORTIONS OF THE SOURIS BASIN. THE HIGHEST RAINFALL
TOTALS...FIVE TO SIX INCHES...OCCURRED NEAR LIGNITE CLOSE TO THE
DES LACS RIVER. HOWEVER...RIVER FORECASTS FRIDAY EVENING INCORPORATED
HIGHER BASIN WIDE RAINFALL FORECASTS THAN WHAT ACTUALLY OCCURRED. THIS
RESULTS IN LOWER PROJECTED RIVER FORECASTS FOR MOST FORECAST POINTS
THE EXCEPTION IS THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM WHERE RUNOFF FROM THE
HEAVY RAINFALL NEAR LIGNITE WILL RESULT IN A SLIGHT RISE AS THE
INCREASED RUNOFF ROUTES DOWNSTREAM. FURTHER DOWNSTREAM FROM FOXHOLM
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER...THE EFFECTS FROM THIS INCREASED RUNOFF WILL
BE LESSENED AS WATER SPREADS OUT ACROSS THE VALLEY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-101801-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THIS STAGE. THE
ENTIRE VALLEY BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.8 SAT 11 AM 23.7 23.2 22.8 22.5 22.2
$$
NDC101-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.6 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.7 SAT 12 PM 17.7 17.6 16.7 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.4 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.4 SAT 12 PM 21.4 21.4 21.1 20.4 19.9
$$
NDC101-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AT A STAGE OF 1555 FEET THROUGH
TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1555.1 SAT 12 PM 1555.0 1555.0 1554.0 1551.9
1550.7
$$
NDC101-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.6 SAT 12 PM 37.4 37.4 37.3 37.2 37.1
$$
NDC101-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.7 THROUGH SUNDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.7 SAT 7 AM 24.7 24.6 24.6 24.3 23.3
$$
NDC049-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 1509 FEET
THROUGH TOMORROW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.5 FRI 12 PM 1509.1 1508.9 1508.8 1508.6
1508.0
$$
NDC049-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 57.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.7 SAT 11 AM 57.3 57.0 56.9 56.8 56.7
$$
NDC049-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.4 SAT 12 PM 15.1 14.9 14.8 14.8 14.7
$$
NDC009-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 21.5 SAT 2 AM 21.1 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.6
$$
NDC009-049-101800-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
101 PM CDT SAT JUL 9 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:16 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.4 FEET THIS
AFTERNOON...THEN FALL TO 12.2 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.4 SAT 12 PM 12.2 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.2
$$219
WGUS83 KBIS 101456
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY AND
WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...MINOT 4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR VELVA AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING BROUGHT HEAVY RAIN TO
PORTIONS OF THE SOURIS BASIN. HOWEVER...RIVER FORECASTS FRIDAY EVENING INCORPORATED HIGHER BASIN WIDE RAINFALL FORECASTS THAN WHAT ACTUALLY
OCCURRED. THUS RIVER FORECASTS CONTINUE TO DEPICT A CONTINUED SLOW FALL
FOR MOST FORECAST POINTS. THE EXCEPTION IS THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM
WHERE RUNOFF FROM THE HEAVY RAINFALL NEAR LIGNITE WILL RESULT IN A
SLIGHT RISE TODAY AS THE INCREASED RUNOFF ROUTES DOWNSTREAM. FURTHER
DOWNSTREAM ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER...THE EFFECTS FROM THIS INCREASED
RUNOFF WILL BE LESSENED AS WATER SPREADS OUT ACROSS THE VALLEY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-112056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.7 SUN 8 AM 23.3 22.9 22.6 22.3 22.0
$$
NDC101-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.7 FEET THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...THE COUNTY ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER
BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.7 SUN 8 AM 17.7 17.0 15.9 15.7 15.7
$$
NDC101-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.3 SUN 8 AM 21.3 21.2 20.5 20.0 19.1
$$
NDC101-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1555 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT
COUPLE OF DAYS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1554.8 SUN 9 AM 1554.8 1554.2 1552.0 1550.9
1549.5
$$
NDC101-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.6 SUN 9 AM 37.4 37.4 37.2 37.2 36.9
$$
NDC101-112055-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110717T0800Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.110715T2000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 17.
* AT 5:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.6 SAT 5 PM 24.7 24.6 24.5 23.6 22.4
$$
NDC049-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 1509 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1509.5 FRI 12 PM 1509.1 1508.9 1508.7 1508.1
1507.5
$$
NDC049-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 57.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 60.0 FEET...DAMAGE BEGINS AT FARMER'S STRUCTURES.
DITCHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RIVER APPEARS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER. WATER LEAVING THE BANKS WOULD MOST
LIKELY STAY IN THIS DITCH.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.5 SUN 8 AM 57.1 57.0 56.9 56.8 56.6
$$
NDC049-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.3 SUN 9 AM 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.8 14.7
$$
NDC009-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 21.1
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.6 20.4
$$
NDC009-049-112055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 AM CDT SUN JUL 10 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.3 SUN 9 AM 12.0 11.8 11.6 11.3 11.0
$$221
WGUS83 KBIS 111618
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER...BANTRY...FOXHOLM AND
WESTHOPE...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...AT MINOT 4NW...
MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE...LOGAN AND SAWYER...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
AT VELVA AND THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.FORECAST POINTS ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE
TO SLOWLY FALL AS INFLOWS INTO LAKE DARLING CONTINUE TO DECREASE...
WITH DARLING RELEASES SCHEDULED TO BE REDUCED TO 4200 CFS BY MONDAY
JULY 18TH. THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS FORECAST TO REMAIN
ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH AT LEAST MID JULY DUE TO
BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE SOURIS RIVER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-122218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.9 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.4 MON 10 AM 22.7 21.9 21.6 21.4 21.3
$$
NDC101-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.0 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.7 MON 10 AM 16.8 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.7
$$
NDC101-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE DECK UPSTREAM FROM GAGE HOUSE
WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.3 MON 10 AM 21.0 20.4 19.7 19.0 19.0
$$
NDC101-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1554.64 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR 1552.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 M M M 1553.6 1551.8 1550.3 1549.3 1549.2
$$
NDC101-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.4 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.5 MON 10 AM 37.4 37.2 37.1 36.8 36.7
$$
NDC101-122217-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110717T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.110715T1200Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 22.0 FEET BY FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.4 SUN 6 PM 24.2 23.8 22.8 21.7 20.8
$$
NDC049-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO 1508.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M M M 1509.0 1508.6 1508.0 1507.4 1506.9
$$
NDC049-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.9 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.3 MON 9 AM 56.8 56.7 56.7 56.6 56.4
$$
NDC049-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.9 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.1 MON 10 AM 14.9 14.8 14.7 14.7 14.6
$$
NDC009-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO 20.3 FEET BY FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 M M M 20.8 20.7 20.6 20.3 20.0
$$
NDC009-049-122217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1118 AM CDT MON JUL 11 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 12.1 MON 10 AM 12.0 11.8 11.5 11.2 10.9
$$
AYD372
WGUS83 KBIS 121827
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EVEN AS IT CONTINUES TO
TREND DOWNWARD. FLOW OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS BEING REDUCED TO 4700 CFS
TODAY WITH ANOTHER CUT DOWN TO 4200 CFS EXPECTED ON 18 JULY. THIS AMOUNT OF
FLOW WILL PRODUCE NOTICEABLY LOWER WATER LEVELS AS THE FLOWS DOWNSTREAM
REFLECT THIS LEVEL OF RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING. BACKWATER FLOODING OF
THE LOWER STRETCH OF WILLOW CREEK SHOULD ALSO BEGIN TO LESSEN AS THE SOURIS
RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL IN THAT AREA. IN GENERAL...AS THE REGION CONTINUES
TO EXPERIENCE MORE NORMAL PRECIPITATION PATTERNS FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR...
LITTLE RISK OF RETURNING TO PREVIOUS HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPERIENCED EXISTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-140027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 23.0 TUE 12 PM 21.9 21.3 21.1 21.1 21.0
$$
NDC101-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 17.2 TUE 12 PM 16.1 15.9 15.8 15.8 15.8
$$
NDC101-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 21.1 TUE 12 PM 20.5 20.1 19.4 19.2 19.1
$$
NDC101-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1554 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1552 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1554.3 TUE 12 PM 1552.5 1551.2 1549.7 1549.3
1549.1
$$
NDC101-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 37.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.5 TUE 12 PM 37.3 37.2 37.0 36.8 36.8
$$
NDC101-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110717T0000Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.110715T1200Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.3 MON 7 AM 24.1 23.1 22.0 20.9 20.3
$$
NDC049-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1509 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.8 TUE 9 AM 1508.7 1508.2 1507.6 1507.0
1506.7
$$
NDC049-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 58.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 58.0 TUE 11 AM 56.8 56.7 56.6 56.5 56.2
$$
NDC049-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 15.0 TUE 12 PM 14.8 14.7 14.7 14.6 14.5
$$
NDC009-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.7 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.6 TUE 12 PM 20.7 20.6 20.4 20.1 19.7
$$
NDC009-049-140026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
127 PM CDT TUE JUL 12 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.9 TUE 12 PM 11.7 11.5 11.2 11.0 10.6
$$287
WGUS83 KBIS 131659
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.FLOWS OUT OF THE DAMS IN CANADA ARE STILL FALLING AND RESULT IN LOWER
FLOWS AT SHERWOOD. FLOW AT SHERWOOD IS NOW AROUND 5800 CFS AND FALLING
DAILY. THIS LOWER FLOW INTO LAKE DARLING IS ALSO ALLOWING FOR THE LOWERING
OF FLOW OUT OF LAKE DARLING. AS THESE LOWER FLOWS MATERIALIZE DOWNSTREAM...
THE FLOOD WATERS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEDE AS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT OF
EXCESSIVE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-142259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.5 WED 11 AM 22.1 21.2 20.8 20.7 20.6
$$
NDC101-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 16.0 WED 10 AM 15.8 15.7 15.7 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 20.5 WED 10 AM 20.1 19.3 19.1 18.9 18.8
$$
NDC101-142258-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-110718T1800Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.110717T0600Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1553 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1552.9 WED 10 AM 1551.7 1550.2 1549.4 1548.9
1548.7
$$
NDC101-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 37.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 38.9 FEET...BRIDGE DECK FLOODS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.3 WED 10 AM 37.2 37.1 36.8 36.7 36.6
$$
NDC101-142258-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110717T0730Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.110715T1930Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.3 TUE 7 AM 23.5 22.4 21.1 20.2 19.9
$$
NDC049-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1508 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.7 WED 8 AM 1508.4 1507.8 1507.2 1506.8
1506.6
$$
NDC049-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.9 WED 10 AM 56.8 56.7 56.5 56.3 56.1
$$
NDC049-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 WED 10 AM 14.7 14.7 14.6 14.5 14.4
$$
NDC009-142258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.4 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.4 WED 11 AM 20.3 20.1 19.8 19.4 19.0
$$
NDC009-049-142258-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110719T1800Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110719T0600Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT WED JUL 13 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.6 WED 11 AM 11.5 11.2 10.9 10.6 10.2
$$
AJS994
WGUS83 KBIS 141709
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.THE FALLING SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING IS NOW FORECAST TO FALL BELOW
FLOOD STAGE AT MINOT BRAODWAY BRIDGE ON SUNDAY...AND SAWYER AS EARLY AS
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. WATER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL ALL ALONG THE SOURIS...BUT
DIFFERENCES IN THE FLOW AND STAGE DEFINITIONS FOR FLOOD STAGE WILL SEE
SOME AREAS TENACIOUSLY HOLD ONTO FLOOD STAGE MUCH LONGER...ESPECIALLY IN
THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE REACH OF THE SOURIS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-152309-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 22.0 THU 11 AM 21.2 20.4 20.3 20.2 20.1
$$
NDC101-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.7 THU 11 AM 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.4 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 19.4 THU 11 AM 19.1 18.9 18.9 18.8 18.8
$$
NDC101-152308-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-110718T1200Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.110717T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1550.3 THU 11 AM 1549.5 1549.1 1548.9 1548.8
1548.8
$$
NDC101-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 THU 11 AM 36.6 36.6 36.5 36.5 36.5
$$
NDC101-152308-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110716T1424Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.110715T0224Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TONIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 24.1 WED 7 AM 21.3 20.5 20.0 19.7 19.6
$$
NDC049-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1509 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1507 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1508.7 WED 8 AM 1507.4 1506.8 1506.6 1506.5
1506.4
$$
NDC049-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.8 THU 11 AM 56.7 56.5 56.3 56.1 55.9
$$
NDC049-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 THU 11 AM 14.7 14.6 14.4 14.2 14.0
$$
NDC009-152308-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 20.0 THU 11 AM 19.9 19.6 19.3 19.0 18.8
$$
NDC009-049-152308-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110719T0600Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110718T1800Z.NR/
1209 PM CDT THU JUL 14 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.4 THU 11 AM 11.1 10.8 10.4 10.1 9.8
$$
AJS496
WGUS83 KBIS 151714
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.DESPITE THE CONTINUED FALLING OF THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD...
RECENT RAIN WILL SLOW THE FALL IN THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING. THE
OVERALL EXPECTATION IS ONE OF A CONTINUED SLOW DECLINE IN THE COMING DAYS
AND WEEKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-162313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.3 FRI 11 AM 20.4 20.2 20.1 19.9 19.7
$$
NDC101-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.7 FRI 11 AM 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.7
$$
NDC101-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.3 FEET...WATER LEVEL IS AT TOP OF LEVEES NEAR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.8 FRI 11 AM 18.8 19.0 18.9 18.9 18.8
$$
NDC101-162312-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1550 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1550 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1549.6 FRI 11 AM 1549.6 1549.8 1549.7 1549.7
1549.6
$$
NDC101-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 FRI 11 AM 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6 36.6
$$
NDC101-162312-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110718T1800Z/
/SWRN8.3.ER.110409T0213Z.110626T2200Z.110717T0600Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.9 FRI 8 AM 22.4 21.8 21.6 21.5 21.5
$$
NDC049-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1506 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.4 FRI 10 AM 1506.5 1506.5 1506.5 1506.5
1506.5
$$
NDC049-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.7 FRI 11 AM 56.4 56.1 55.8 55.7 55.7
$$
NDC049-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.9 FRI 11 AM 14.6 14.3 14.1 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC009-162312-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.7 FRI 11 AM 19.5 19.1 18.9 18.7 18.6
$$
NDC009-049-162312-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110720T0600Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110719T1800Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 11.3 FRI 11 AM 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.0 9.7
$$
AJS026
WGUS83 KBIS 171629
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...MINOT BRWY BRDG...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...RECORD FLOODING WAS OCCURRING...WITH RIVER
LEVELS FORECAST TO DECREASE.
.THE RIVER LEVEL AT MINOT BROADWAY BRIDGE FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY
MORNING. THE RIVER LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN JUST BELOW FLOOD STAGE
FOR THE NEXT WEEK. FURTHER RAINFALL BELOW LAKE DARLING COULD RAISE THE
RIVER LEVEL A FEW TENTHS OF A FOOT OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...HOWEVER
ESSENTIALLY THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE OF
1549 FEET. OTHER LOCATIONS BELOW LAKE DARLING WILL EXPERIENCE
A LONG AND SLOW FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-182229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.0 SUN 10 AM 19.8 19.5 19.3 19.0 18.7
$$
NDC101-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.7 SUN 10 AM 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
$$
NDC101-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 18.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.6 SUN 10 AM 18.6 18.6 18.6 18.5 18.5
$$
NDC101-171659-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-110718T1200Z/
/MION8.3.ER.110511T1600Z.110626T0700Z.110716T1730Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT MINOT BRWY BRDG.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1549 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1549 FEET.
* FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 12:30 PM SATURDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 1549 FEET BY TOMORROW
MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT BRWY 1549 1548.9 10 AM SUN 1548.9 1548.8 1548.8 1548.8 1548.7
$$
NDC101-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 36.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 SUN 10 AM 36.3 36.3 36.3 36.3 36.3
$$
NDC101-182228-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0055.110717T1629Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.110716T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 22.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.6 SAT 7 AM 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.2 22.2
$$
NDC049-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 1506.5 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1506.5 1506.5 1506.5 1506.5 1506.5
$$
NDC049-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE IN RECORED FLOOD.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.9 SUN 10 AM 56.8 56.7 56.6 56.6 56.6
$$
NDC049-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE IN A SLOW FALL BUT REMAIN
IN RECORD FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.7 SUN 10 AM 14.3 14.1 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC009-182228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 19.1 SUN 10 AM 18.8 18.6 18.4 18.3 18.1
$$
NDC009-049-182228-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110720T1800Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110720T0600Z.NR/
1129 AM CDT SUN JUL 17 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.9 SUN 10 AM 10.6 10.2 9.9 9.6 9.4
$$
WA099
WGUS83 KBIS 181720
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW
CITY...RECORD FLOODING WAS OCCURRING...WITH RIVER LEVELS FORECAST TO
DECREASE.
.FLOW INTO THE NORTH DAKOTA PORTION OF THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO FALL
EVEN WITH THE RECENT RAIN IN THE SOURIS BASIN. DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE
DARLING...A FALL BELOW 5000 CFS IS EXPECTED IN THE MINOT AREA ON 22 JULY.
SUBSEQUENT DECREASES IN RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING SHOULD BE EXPECTED
ABOUT EVERY 3 TO 4 DAYS WITH A FALL TO AROUND 3000 CFS IN THE MINOT AREA
EXPECTED ON 27 JULY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-192320-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-110724T1800Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.110724T0600Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.7 MON 11 AM 19.7 19.4 18.9 18.4 18.1
$$
NDC101-192320-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 MON 11 AM 15.6 15.6 15.4 14.8 14.8
$$
NDC101-192319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.6 MON 11 AM 18.6 18.6 18.6 18.5 16.7
$$
NDC101-192319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 MON 11 AM 36.3 36.3 36.3 36.3 36.1
$$
NDC101-192319-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-110725T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.110716T1200Z.110723T1200Z.NO/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 22.3
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.2 22.0
$$
NDC049-192319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1507
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1506.8 1506.8 1506.8 1506.8 1506.7
$$
NDC049-192319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 57.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 57.0 MON 11 AM 55.7 55.6 55.6 55.6 55.6
$$
NDC049-192319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.6 MON 11 AM 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC009-192319-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.9 MON 11 AM 18.7 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.8
$$
NDC009-049-192319-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110721T0600Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110720T1800Z.NR/
1220 PM CDT MON JUL 18 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.7 MON 11 AM 10.4 10.1 9.8 9.5 9.3
$$
AJS356
WGUS83 KBIS 191726
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW
CITY...RECORD FLOODING WAS OCCURRING...WITH RIVER LEVELS FORECAST TO
DECREASE.
.SLOW AND STEADY IS THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE THE RATE OF FALL IN THE
SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD. CURRENT RELEASE RATE FROM LAKE DARLING IS ABOUT
4500 CFS. THE NEXT CUT IN RELEASE RATE OUT OF LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
OCCUR ON 21 JULY AND RESULT IN ABOUT 3400 CFS FLOW OUT OF LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-202326-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-110724T1800Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.110724T0600Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.5 TUE 11 AM 19.2 18.8 18.3 18.1 17.9
$$
NDC101-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 TUE 11 AM 15.6 15.4 14.8 14.8 14.8
$$
NDC101-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 TUE 11 AM 18.5 18.5 18.4 16.6 16.2
$$
NDC101-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 TUE 11 AM 36.3 36.3 36.3 36.1 35.7
$$
NDC101-202325-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-110724T1800Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.110716T1200Z.110723T0600Z.NO/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 MON 7 AM 22.2 22.1 22.1 21.9 21.1
$$
NDC049-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 TUE 8 AM 1506.8 1506.8 1506.8 1506.7
1506.3
$$
NDC049-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.8 TUE 11 AM 55.9 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.5 TUE 11 AM 14.1 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.7
$$
NDC009-202325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.6 TUE 11 AM 18.5 18.3 18.1 17.8 17.4
$$
NDC009-049-202325-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110722T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110721T1200Z.NR/
1226 PM CDT TUE JUL 19 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.5 TUE 11 AM 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.2
$$604
WGUS83 KBIS 201638
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...MINOT
4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW
CITY...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER AT SHERWOOD CONTINUES A STEADY DECLINE AND IS LIKELY
TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS COMING WEEKEND. SIMILARLY...FLOW OUT OF
LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DOWNWARD WITH A CUT TO ABOUT 3400
CFS TOMORROW...21 JULY. DOWNSTREAM AREAS WILL EXPERIENCE NOTICEABLY LOWER
WATER LEVELS AS THIS LOWER RELEASE MOVES THROUGH THE SYSTEM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-212238-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-110723T1800Z/
/SHWN8.3.ER.110507T0200Z.110624T0945Z.110723T0600Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.0 WED 10 AM 18.8 18.5 17.9 17.6 17.4
$$
NDC101-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.3.ER.110218T2337Z.110625T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 15.8 FEET...SOMETHING AROUND 15.5 TO 15.8 FT, THE COUNTY
ROAD 8 CLOSES AS THE WATER BECOMES TO DEEP ON THE ROAD AND BRIDGE
SURFACE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 15.6 WED 10 AM 15.4 14.8 14.8 14.8 14.6
$$
NDC101-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.3.ER.110411T1913Z.110626T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.5 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 18.5 WED 10 AM 18.4 18.3 16.5 16.1 16.1
$$
NDC101-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.3.ER.110407T1830Z.110626T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 36.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 WED 10 AM 36.2 36.2 36.0 35.6 35.5
$$
NDC101-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-110724T1800Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.110716T1200Z.110723T0600Z.NO/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WOULD BE AFFECTED ABOVE 22
FEET. THE TOWN IS JUST TO THE SOUTH OF THE GAGE SITE AND 4 FEET
LOWER IN ELEVATION.EXACT LEVEL FOR HOME DAMAGE UNKNOWN.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.4 TUE 7 AM 22.1 22.1 21.9 21.0 20.4
$$
NDC049-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.3.ER.000000T0000Z.110626T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 1507 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.7 TUE 8 AM 1506.7 1506.7 1506.6 1506.3
1505.9
$$
NDC049-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.110227T0020Z.110628T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 56.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.1 WED 10 AM 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.9 55.9
$$
NDC049-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.110315T2000Z.110704T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 WED 10 AM 14.0 13.9 13.8 13.8 13.7
$$
NDC009-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.110326T0600Z.110703T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 18.4 WED 10 AM 18.2 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.0
$$
NDC009-049-212237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110722T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110721T1200Z.NR/
1138 AM CDT WED JUL 20 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.3 WED 10 AM 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.2 8.9
$$
AJS826
WGUS83 KBIS 211621
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1121 AM CDT THU JUL 21 2011
...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
.AFTER A LONG RUN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...MUCH OF THAT TIME DUE TO BACKWATER
FROM THE SOURIS...THE WATER IN THE WILLOW CITY AREA HAS FINALLY FALLEN
BACK BELOW FLOOD STAGE. THE CONTINUED SLOW FALL OF WILLOW CREEK
DURING THE NEXT WEEK OR TWO WILL KEEP THE RISK OF RISING BACK ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE FAIRLY HIGH IN THE EVENT OF LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC009-049-211651-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110722T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.ER.110407T1240Z.110414T0545Z.110721T1535Z.NR/
1121 AM CDT THU JUL 21 2011
THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 10:35 AM THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 9.7 FEET BY TOMORROW
MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.0 THU 11 AM 9.7 9.5 9.2 9.0 8.7
$$
AJSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 7:32 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | McHenry | 120 days |
| Apr 5, 8:53 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | BIS | Emmons | 12 hr |
| Apr 6, 9:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BIS | Dickey | 24 hr |
| Apr 6, 11:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | Renville | 19 days |
| Apr 6, 11:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | Ward | 116 days |
| Apr 6, 11:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | Ward | 118 days |
| Apr 6, 11:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | Ward | 103 days |
| Apr 6, 11:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | McHenry | 23 days |
| Apr 6, 2:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BIS | Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville and 2 more | 7 days |
| Apr 6, 2:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BIS | Divide, McKenzie, Williams | 28 days |
| Apr 6, 3:09 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BIS | Foster, McLean, Sheridan, Wells | 19 days |
| Apr 6, 3:31 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BIS | Stutsman | 6 days |
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