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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 15, 2011Buena Vista County, Clay County, Iowa

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 15, 2011, 9:36 PM CDT for Buena Vista County, Clay County, Iowa. It was in force for 13 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2011, 9:36 PM CDT (02:36 UTC)
Expired
Mar 28, 2011, 9:20 PM CDT
In force
13 days
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Buena Vista County, IA, Clay County, IA

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The river

Written for the forecast point Little Sioux River at Linn Grove (LNNI4). The gauge peaked at 18.66 ft at Mar 24, 2011, 6:00 AM CDT.

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Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
16.5 ft
Moderate stage
20 ft
Major stage
22.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06605850, 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.

559 
WGUS43 KFSD 160236
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
936 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2011

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

IAC021-041-170636-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0013.110316T0236Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.110315T1945Z.110320T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

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

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LNNI4    18.0   17.99 TUE 9 PM   18.2  SUN 1 AM
29 follow-up statements
145 
WGUS43 KFSD 161632
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG 
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND 
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT AND 10 DAYS OF TEMPERATURE FORECASTS. ANY ADDITIONAL 
FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. THESE SHOULD NOT BE
ASSUMED TO BE THE ABSOLUTE CRESTS FOR THIS SNOWMELT SEASON. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-172032-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110319T0112Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110319T0112Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110318T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110318T0200Z.110329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0017.110317T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110323T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  22.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 

$$

SDC067-135-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0018.110319T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.110319T1200Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 

$$

SDC135-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110322T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.2.SM.110322T1600Z.110329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.9 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 

$$

SDC011-101-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110317T2304Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110317T2304Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 6 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC099-101-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0021.110318T0112Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110318T0112Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF
  THE GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS.
  FLOODING WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE
  MAIN ROAD IN TOWN. 

$$

SDC099-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0022.110318T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110318T0800Z.110323T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0023.110318T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110318T1800Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0024.110317T2308Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2308Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.8 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 6 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0025.110318T0700Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0700Z.110323T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.6 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

MNC063-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110318T0130Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110318T0130Z.110320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-172031-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110319T0900Z/
/MTVS2.1.SM.110317T0335Z.110317T1200Z.110318T0900Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR
  8.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 17. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

SDC125-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0027.110317T0404Z-110321T0600Z/
/DVSS2.1.SM.110317T0404Z.110318T0000Z.110320T0600Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR
  12.6 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 17. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0000Z-110322T0824Z/
/WKAS2.1.SM.110319T0000Z.110320T0000Z.110321T0824Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

SDC099-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0029.110318T0508Z-110321T2248Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110318T0508Z.110319T1200Z.110320T2248Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.9 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  10.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
  CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO 
  CAUSE A BACKWATER EFFECT. 

$$

SDC099-172031-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.SM.110315T1657Z.110316T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

IAC119-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0030.110317T1108Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110317T1108Z.110318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 6 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0031.110317T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T0430Z.110318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 9.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM WEDNESDAY AND CREST NEAR
  11.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-172031-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110320T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-172031-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110320T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110320T1200Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1132 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 1 AM TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0    9.43 WED 10 AM   16.5  SAT MAR 26
FORS2    12.0    7.65 WED 10 AM   16.0  MON MAR 28
JRMS2    17.0   15.74 WED 11 AM   22.4  WED MAR 23
SCOS2    13.0   10.29 WED 10 AM   16.7  SAT MAR 26
YNNS2    12.0    7.54 WED 11 AM   15.9  MON MAR 28

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0    6.07 WED 11 AM   13.1  TUE MAR 22
DERS2    12.0    7.85 WED 11 AM   15.7  WED MAR 23
SFLS2    12.0   10.42 WED 10 AM   15.5  WED MAR 23
SXFS2    16.0   10.68 WED 10 AM   21.6  WED MAR 23
HAWI4    15.0  E10.80 WED  7 AM   20.4  TUE MAR 22
AKRI4    16.0   12.83 WED 11 AM   20.6  TUE MAR 22

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    8.30 WED 11 AM   14.4  SUN MAR 20

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    7.15 WED 10 AM    8.7  THU MAR 17

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0    8.00 WED 10 AM   12.6  THU MAR 17
WKAS2    14.0  E10.20 WED  7 AM   15.0  SAT MAR 19

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2     8.5    4.95 WED 11 AM   10.3  SAT MAR 19

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0   10.54 WED 11 AM    

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   11.07 WED 10 AM   15.2  FRI MAR 18

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4    10.0   E9.40 WED  7 AM   11.5  FRI MAR 18
LNNI4    18.0   18.00 WED 11 AM   18.2  SUN MAR 20

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0    9.23 WED 11 AM   14.9  TUE MAR 22

MG
849 
WGUS83 KFSD 170255
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND 
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...MINNESOTA...IOWA...
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-240655-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.1.SM.110315T1657Z.110317T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 


$$

SDC005-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110319T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110319T0200Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110318T0036Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.SM.110318T0036Z.110321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34.



$$

SDC035-061-240654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 


$$

SDC067-135-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0018.110318T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.110318T0900Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 


$$

SDC135-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110322T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.1.SM.110322T0600Z.110324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.9 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28.


$$

SDC011-101-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110317T2136Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110317T2136Z.110321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC099-101-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.110317T1424Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T1424Z.110324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF THE 
GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. FLOODING 
WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE MAIN ROAD IN
TOWN. 


$$

SDC099-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0022.110317T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2200Z.110324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.110318T0655Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110318T0655Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.6 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0024.110317T2300Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2300Z.110321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 6 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.110318T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0600Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.6 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

MNC063-240654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110318T0130Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110318T0130Z.110320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC035-190900-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110319T0900Z/
/MTVS2.1.SM.110316T2145Z.110317T0215Z.110318T0900Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 


$$

SDC125-180535-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110318T0535Z/
/PKRS2.1.ER.110316T1621Z.110317T0215Z.110317T0535Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
BEGINS. 


$$

SDC125-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.110317T0244Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.1.SM.110316T2230Z.110317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.6 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 17
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
BEGINS. 


$$

SDC027-220824-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0000Z-110322T0824Z/
/WKAS2.1.SM.110319T0000Z.110320T0000Z.110321T0824Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

MNC133-SDC099-240654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.1.ER.110316T2218Z.110317T0215Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 92.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.


$$

SDC099-212024-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0029.110317T0244Z-110321T2024Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110319T0600Z.110320T2024Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 10.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE 
A BACKWATER EFFECT. 


$$

IAC119-240654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.110317T0244Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

IAC041-202100-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.110317T0742Z-110320T2100Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T0742Z.110317T1800Z.110319T2100Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

...FLOOD WARNING NOW EXPECTED TO END 4 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  11.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-240654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.1 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

MNC083-240654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110320T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110320T1200Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 1 AM TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2    9.0   10.90 WED 9 PM      M     10.9  WED MAR 16

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   9.49 WED 9 PM    16.5  SAT 7 AM    9.5  WED MAR 16
FORS2    12.0   8.28 WED 9 PM    15.9  MON 7 AM    8.3  WED MAR 16
JRMS2    17.0   17.38 WED 9 PM   22.4  TUE 1 PM    17.4  WED MAR 16
SCOS2    13.0   11.23 WED 9 PM   16.7  SAT 7 PM    11.2  WED MAR 16
YNNS2    12.0   9.53 WED 9 PM    13.6  WED 7 PM    9.5  WED MAR 16

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2    9.0     6.38 WED 9 PM    13.1  MON 7 AM    6.4  WED MAR 16
DERS2    12.0   10.64 WED 9 PM    15.7  WED 7 PM    10.6  WED MAR 16
SFLS2    12.0   10.61 WED 9 PM    15.5  WED 7 PM    10.6  WED MAR 16
SXFS2    16.0   12.09 WED 9 PM    21.4  THU 1 AM    12.1  WED MAR 16
HAWI4    15.0   12.15 WED 6 PM    20.9  MON 7 AM    12.1  WED MAR 16
AKRI4    16.0   13.44 WED 9 PM    21.1  TUE 1 AM    13.7  SUN MAR 13

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   9.73 WED 9 PM    14.4  SUN 1 PM     9.7  WED MAR 16

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0   9.32 WED 9 PM      8.8  THU 1 AM     9.3  WED MAR 16

VERMILLION RIVER
PKRS2    9.0     9.83 WED 9 PM    8.9  THU 1 AM      9.8  WED MAR 16
DVSS2    11.0   11.00 WED 5 PM    12.5  THU 1 PM    11.0  WED MAR 16
WKAS2    14.0   10.20 WED 7 AM    15.0  SAT 7 PM    10.2  WED MAR 16

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   92.84 WED 9 PM      M              92.8  WED MAR 16
COSS2    8.5     9.51 WED 9 PM    10.7  SAT 1 AM    9.5  WED MAR 16

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   12.43 WED 9 PM    15.7  FRI 1 PM    13.5  WED MAR 16

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4    10.0   9.43 WED 7 AM    10.6  THU 1 PM      9.9  SUN MAR 13
LNNI4    18.0   18.20 WED 9 PM    18.1  THU 1 AM    18.2  WED MAR 16

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   9.79 WED 9 PM    14.9  TUE 1 AM    9.8  WED MAR 16
488 
WGUS83 KFSD 170400
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1100 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-212024-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T2024Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110319T0600Z.110320T2024Z.NO/
1100 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 10.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE 
A BACKWATER EFFECT. 


$$

IAC021-041-240759-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 17
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

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

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2    8.5   9.78 WED 10 PM   10.7  SAT 1 AM    
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LNNI4    18.0   18.36 WED 10 PM   18.4  THU 1 AM
666 
WGUS83 KFSD 171542
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG 
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 

.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-241942-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110320T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T0300Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM SATURDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 10 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110318T2043Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.SM.110318T2043Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110331T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 

$$

SDC067-135-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.110318T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.110318T0900Z.110404T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.4 FEET BY SUNDAY APRIL 03.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 

$$

SDC135-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110321T2230Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.2.SM.110321T2230Z.110405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.3 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 

$$

SDC011-101-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110318T1308Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110318T1308Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC099-101-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T1931Z.110325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF
  THE GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS.
  FLOODING WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER 
  THE MAIN ROAD IN TOWN. 

$$

SDC099-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0022.110318T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110318T0000Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

SDC083-099-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WAVS2.1.SM.110317T1207Z.110317T1346Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.110317T2212Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110317T2212Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0024.110317T2125Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2125Z.110321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.110318T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0300Z.110321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 10 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.9 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC035-201942-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110320T1942Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110317T1800Z.110319T1942Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 
  17. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

SDC087-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.2.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC125-190524-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110319T0524Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110318T0524Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 12 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 10.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 
  17. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS...AND
  A FEW COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

SDC125-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.1.SM.110316T2230Z.110318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-240000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0430Z-110324T0000Z/
/WKAS2.1.SM.110319T0430Z.110320T0000Z.110323T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 06AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

MNC063-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110318T1330Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110318T1330Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 8 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.SM.110316T2218Z.110317T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-211200-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1200Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110319T0000Z.110320T1200Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  10.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
  CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO
  CAUSE A BACKWATER EFFECT. 

$$

SDC099-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HTFS2.3.SM.110316T2041Z.110317T0215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER LEFT BANKS ARE OVERTOPPED 
  FLOODING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND...AND HIGHWAY 38 EAST
  OF HARTFORD BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

SDC099-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.2.SM.110315T1657Z.110317T0701Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND AND SOME CROP LAND. 

$$

IAC119-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-059-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.SM.110317T0104Z.110317T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-201800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110320T1800Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1156Z.110318T0600Z.110319T1800Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 06AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  10.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-241941-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY 1 PM
  THURSDAY.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-241941-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110320T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110320T1800Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 7 AM TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0    9.52 THU 10 AM   16.4  SAT 1 AM 
FORS2    12.0    8.98 THU 10 AM   15.9  TUE 7 AM 
JRMS2    17.0   18.90 THU 10 AM   22.1  THU 1 PM 
SCOS2    13.0   12.21 THU 9 AM    16.4  SUN 7 PM 
YNNS2    12.0    8.45 THU 10 AM   15.3  TUE 1 PM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0    6.47 THU 10 AM   13.1  THU 1 AM 
DERS2    12.0   11.70 THU 9 AM    15.6  FRI 7 AM 
SFLS2    12.0   11.41 THU 9 AM    15.4  FRI 1 PM 
WAVS2    10.0   10.00 THU 10 AM                     10.1  THU MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   14.60 THU 9 AM    21.5  FRI 1 PM 
HAWI4    15.0  E13.56 THU 7 AM    20.7  SUN 7 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   14.64 THU 10 AM   20.9  MON 1 PM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   12.85 THU 10 AM   13.1  THU 1 PM 

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.74 THU 10 AM                      8.7  THU MAR 17
PKRS2     9.0   10.15 THU 10 AM                     10.8  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   12.40 THU 8 AM    12.9  FRI 7 AM  
WKAS2    14.0  E10.34 THU 7 AM    15.0  SAT 7 PM  

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0    9.99 THU 10 AM   14.9  TUE 1 AM 

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.38 THU 10 AM                     94.0  THU MAR 17
COSS2     8.5    8.36 THU 10 AM   10.6  FRI 7 PM 

SKUNK CREEK
HTFS2    10.0   10.37 THU 10 AM                     12.6  WED MAR 16
WCCS2     9.0   10.34 THU 10 AM                     11.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.44 THU 10 AM   15.5  FRI 7 AM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.21 THU 8 AM                      12.2  THU MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   E9.99 THU 7 AM    10.7  FRI 1 AM 
LNNI4    18.0   18.28 THU 10 AM                     18.6  THU MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   10.85 THU 10 AM   14.9  TUE 7 AM 

MG
454 
WGUS83 KFSD 180217
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND 
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
**************************************************** 
......INSERT BASIS SECTION HERE!!!..... 
 
**************************************************** 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-250617-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.2.SM.110315T1657Z.110317T0701Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
SOME PASTURE AND HAY LAND. 


$$

SDC005-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110320T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T0900Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110318T2116Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.SM.110318T2116Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34.



$$

SDC035-061-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 


$$

SDC067-135-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0018.110318T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.110318T0600Z.110404T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.4 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 


$$

SDC135-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110322T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.2.SM.110322T0000Z.110406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.3 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
FLOODS. 


$$

SDC087-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 


$$

SDC125-191536-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110319T1536Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110318T1536Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
BEGINS. 


$$

SDC027-230400-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0500Z-110323T0400Z/
/WKAS2.1.SM.110319T0500Z.110320T1200Z.110322T0400Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 06AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

SDC011-101-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110318T1630Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110318T1630Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC099-101-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF THE 
GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. FLOODING 
WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE MAIN ROAD IN
TOWN. 


$$

SDC099-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110318T0515Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2155Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.4 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.110318T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC035-201942-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110320T1942Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110317T2115Z.110319T1942Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 


$$

MNC063-250616-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110318T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110318T1800Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

MNC133-SDC099-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.SM.110316T2218Z.110317T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-211500-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1500Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110319T0000Z.110320T1500Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 10.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE 
A BACKWATER EFFECT. 


$$

IAC119-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

IAC041-059-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.SM.110317T0104Z.110317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 04PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
LANDS BEGINS. 


$$

IAC041-220000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110322T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1201Z.110318T1200Z.110321T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 06AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  10.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

MNC083-250616-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110320T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110320T1800Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 7 AM TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2    9.0   9.20 THU 9 PM      M     11.0  THU MAR 17

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   9.64 THU 8 PM    16.4  SAT 1 AM    9.6  THU MAR 17
FORS2    12.0   9.85 THU 8 PM    15.9  TUE 7 AM    9.9  THU MAR 17
JRMS2    17.0   19.20 THU 9 PM    22.0  THU 7 PM    19.2  THU MAR 17
SCOS2    13.0   12.93 THU 8 PM    16.4  MON 1 AM    12.9  THU MAR 17
YNNS2    12.0   8.61 THU 9 PM    15.3  TUE 7 PM    9.6  WED MAR 16

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2    7.0   9.16 THU 8 PM      M     9.2  THU MAR 17
PKRS2    9.0   10.43 THU 8 PM    9.8  FRI 1 AM    10.8  THU MAR 17
WKAS2    14.0   10.34 THU 7 AM    15.0  SUN 7 AM    10.3  THU MAR 17

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2    9.0   7.19 THU 9 PM    13.1  THU 1 AM    7.2  THU MAR 17
DERS2    12.0   12.23 THU 8 PM    15.6  FRI 1 PM    12.2  THU MAR 17
SFLS2    12.0   12.20 THU 8 PM    15.5  FRI 1 PM    12.2  THU MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.50 THU 8 PM    21.7  FRI 7 PM    15.5  THU MAR 17
HAWI4    15.0   13.56 THU 7 AM    20.4  MON 1 AM    13.6  THU MAR 17
AKRI4    16.0   15.80 THU 9 PM    20.7  MON 7 PM    15.8  THU MAR 17

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0   13.62 THU 8 PM    13.0  FRI 1 AM    13.9  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   10.67 THU 9 PM    14.9  TUE 1 AM    10.7  THU MAR 17

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.22 THU 8 PM      M     94.0  THU MAR 17
COSS2    8.5   9.97 THU 9 PM    10.6  FRI 7 PM    10.0  WED MAR 16

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.20 THU 8 PM    15.5  FRI 7 AM    14.4  THU MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.35 THU 4 PM      M     12.4  THU MAR 17
SPWI4    10.0   9.99 THU 7 AM    10.9  FRI 7 AM    10.0  THU MAR 17
LNNI4    18.0   17.79 THU 9 PM    18.3  SAT 7 PM    18.6  THU MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   12.23 THU 9 PM    14.9  TUE 7 AM    12.2  THU MAR 17
048 
WGUS83 KFSD 180229
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD
  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-101-250629-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCCS2.3.ER.110317T2357Z.110318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SIGNIFICANT 
  AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND. 


$$

SDC099-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HTFS2.3.SM.110316T2041Z.110317T0215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE HIGHER LEFT BANKS ARE OVERTOPPED 
  FLOODING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND...AND HIGHWAY 38 EAST 
  OF HARTFORD BEGINS FLOODING. 


$$

SDC099-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WCCS2.2.SM.110315T1657Z.110317T0701Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
  SOME PASTURE AND HAY LAND. 


$$

SDC005-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110320T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T0900Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110318T2116Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.SM.110318T2116Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34.



$$

SDC035-061-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 


$$

SDC067-135-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.110318T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.110318T0600Z.110404T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.4 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 


$$

SDC135-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110322T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.2.SM.110322T0000Z.110406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.3 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 


$$

SDC087-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 


$$

SDC125-191536-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110319T1536Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110318T1536Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 08PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 


$$

SDC125-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 04PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 


$$

SDC027-230400-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0500Z-110323T0400Z/
/WKAS2.1.SM.110319T0500Z.110320T1200Z.110322T0400Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 6AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  15.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

SDC011-101-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110318T1630Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110318T1630Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC099-101-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF THE 
  GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. FLOODING 
  WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE MAIN ROAD IN
  TOWN. 


$$

SDC099-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

SDC083-099-180259-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-110318T0229Z/
/WAVS2.1.SM.110317T1207Z.110317T1830Z.110317T1948Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT WESTERN AVE.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...CITY PARKS IN SOUTHERN SIOUX FALLS BEGIN
  TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110318T0515Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2155Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 7AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.4 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.110318T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  20.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC035-201942-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110320T1942Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110317T2115Z.110319T1942Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 


$$

MNC063-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110318T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110318T1800Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

MNC133-SDC099-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.SM.110316T2218Z.110317T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-211500-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1500Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110319T0000Z.110320T1500Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 10.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...THE NURSERY NEAR THE MOUTH OF SPLIT ROCK
  CREEK BEGINS FLOODING IF THE BIG SIOUX RIVER IS HIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE 
  A BACKWATER EFFECT. 


$$

IAC119-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

IAC041-059-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.SM.110317T0104Z.110317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 4PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 16.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 


$$

IAC041-220000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110322T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1201Z.110318T1200Z.110321T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 6AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM THURSDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  10.9 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 


$$

MNC083-250628-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110320T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110320T1800Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM SUNDAY AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 7 AM TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
SCCS2     7.0    7.80 THU 9 PM        
HTFS2    10.0   11.37 THU 8 PM                      12.6  WED MAR 16
WCCS2     9.0    9.20 THU 9 PM                      11.0  THU MAR 17

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0    9.64 THU 8 PM    16.4  SAT 1 AM    
FORS2    12.0    9.85 THU 8 PM    15.9  TUE 7 AM    
JRMS2    17.0   19.20 THU 9 PM    22.0  THU 7 PM    
SCOS2    13.0   12.93 THU 8 PM    16.4  MON 1 AM    
YNNS2    12.0    8.61 THU 9 PM    15.3  TUE 7 PM    

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    9.16 THU 8 PM                       
PKRS2     9.0   10.43 THU 8 PM     
DVSS2    11.0   13.10 THU 4 PM    13.7  FRI 7 PM    
WKAS2    14.0   10.34 THU 7 AM    15.0  SUN 7 AM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0    7.19 THU 9 PM    13.1  THU 1 AM     
DERS2    12.0   12.23 THU 8 PM    15.6  FRI 1 PM  
SFLS2    12.0   12.20 THU 8 PM    15.5  FRI 1 PM    
WAVS2    10.0    9.23 THU 9 PM                      10.1  THU MAR 17
SXFS2    16.0   15.50 THU 8 PM    21.7  FRI 7 PM    
HAWI4    15.0   13.56 THU 7 AM    20.4  MON 1 AM    
AKRI4    16.0   15.80 THU 9 PM    20.7  MON 7 PM    

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   13.62 THU 8 PM                      13.9  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   10.67 THU 9 PM    14.9  TUE 1 AM    

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.22 THU 8 PM                      94.0  THU MAR 17
COSS2     8.5    9.97 THU 9 PM    10.6  FRI 7 PM    

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.20 THU 8 PM    15.5  FRI 7 AM    14.4  THU MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.35 THU 4 PM                     
SPWI4    10.0    9.99 THU 7 AM    10.9  FRI 7 AM   
LNNI4    18.0   17.79 THU 9 PM    18.3  SAT 7 PM    

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   12.23 THU 9 PM    14.9  TUE 7 AM
693 
WGUS83 KFSD 180837
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

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

  WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-180907-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110318T0837Z/
/WCCS2.2.SM.110315T1657Z.110317T0701Z.110318T0515Z.NO/
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS.
* AT 03AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANKS OVERFLOW FLOODING 
SOME PASTURE AND HAY LAND. 


$$

SDC125-192136-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110319T2136Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110318T2136Z.NO/
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 03AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
BEGINS. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-251236-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110318T1640Z.110323T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 02AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 12 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF RURAL LAND 
DOWNSTREAM OF SIOUX FALLS...AND THE SALVAGE YARD IN EXTREME EASTERN 
SIOUX FALLS...WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. 


$$

SDC035-201942-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110320T1942Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T1200Z.110319T1942Z.NO/
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 02AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 14.1 FEET BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE IS 
OVERTOPPED. 


$$

IAC041-201330-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0040.110318T0945Z-110320T1330Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.110318T0945Z.110319T0000Z.110319T1330Z.NO/
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 02AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 AM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 8.3
  FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF PASTURE LAND BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-251236-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 03AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
WCCS2     9.0    8.69 FRI 3 AM                      11.0  THU MAR 17

VERMILLION RIVER
PKRS2     9.0   10.30 FRI 3 AM                      10.8  THU MAR 17

BIG SIOUX RIVER
SXFS2    16.0   15.41 FRI 2 AM    17.7  SAT 7 AM

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   13.79 FRI 2 AM    14.1  FRI 7 AM

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    7.91 FRI 3 AM     8.3  FRI 7 PM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LNNI4    18.0   17.81 FRI 3 AM    18.3  SAT 7 PM
572 
WGUS83 KFSD 181556
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

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

  SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT AND 10 DAYS OF TEMPERATURE FORECASTS. ANY ADDITIONAL 
FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. THESE SHOULD NOT BE
ASSUMED TO BE THE ABSOLUTE CRESTS FOR THIS SNOWMELT SEASON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-101-251956-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCCS2.3.ER.110317T2357Z.110318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SIGNIFICANT 
  AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND. 

$$

SDC099-181626-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-110318T1556Z/
/HTFS2.3.SM.110316T2041Z.110317T0215Z.110318T1351Z.NR/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON BOTH SIDES OF SKUNK 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED FLOODING LOW LYING PASTURE LAND. 

$$

SDC005-251955-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110321T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110321T1200Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110319T0730Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T0730Z.110329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 

$$

SDC067-135-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110404T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.8 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 

$$

SDC135-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110321T1500Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1500Z.110405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 10 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 

$$

SDC011-101-251955-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110319T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T2000Z.110323T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC099-101-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING. A SECOND CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET IS EXPECTED ON
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19
  WITH A SECOND CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET EXPECTED ON SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110319T0600Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19. A SECOND CREST NEAR 21.8 FEET IS
  EXPECTED ON SATURDAY MARCH 26.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.1.SM.110317T2239Z.110320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 06AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-201900-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110320T1900Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110319T1900Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 13.9 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE IS 
  OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC087-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 9.2 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 

$$

SDC125-200000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110320T0000Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110319T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 10.8 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC125-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS AND LEVEES GET 
  OVERTOPPED...AND FLOODING OF SOME RURAL ROADS SOUTH OF DAVIS 
  BEGINS. ALSO 280TH STREET BETWEEN 459TH AND 460TH AVENUE IS
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC027-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0345Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.2.SM.110319T0345Z.110321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE
  FLOODED...AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN
  CENTERVILLE AND VERMILLION. 

$$

IAC041-059-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110318T1310Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-230000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110323T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110319T0000Z.110322T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC063-251955-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110319T1412Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110319T1412Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.SM.110316T2218Z.110317T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-211400-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1400Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110318T0345Z.110320T1400Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 9.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC119-240430-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110324T0430Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110319T0600Z.110323T0430Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-200600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-110320T0600Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.110318T1415Z.110318T1800Z.110319T0600Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  18.
* FORECAST...CREST NEAR 8.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. THE RIVER WILL
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF PASTURE LAND BEGINS. 

$$

MNC083-251955-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110320T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110320T1800Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 AM MONDAY AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 7 AM TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
SCCS2     7.0    7.78 FRI 10 AM                     7.8  THU MAR 17
HTFS2    10.0    9.73 FRI 10 AM                    12.6  WED MAR 16

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0    9.67 FRI 10 AM   17.0  SAT 7 PM   
FORS2    12.0   10.80 FRI 10 AM   16.0  TUE 1 PM   
JRMS2    17.0   19.65 FRI 10 AM   22.5  THU 7 PM   
SCOS2    13.0   13.48 FRI 10 AM   16.8  MON 1 AM   
YNNS2    12.0    8.94 FRI 10 AM   16.0  TUE 1 PM   

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0    7.28 FRI 10 AM   13.1  WED 1 AM   
DERS2    12.0   12.60 FRI 10 AM   15.0  FRI 1 PM   
SFLS2    12.0   12.69 FRI  9 AM   15.5  FRI 7 PM  
SXFS2    16.0   15.44 FRI 10 AM   21.8  FRI 7 PM   
HAWI4    15.0  E16.81 FRI  7 AM   19.9  SUN 1 PM  
AKRI4    16.0   16.84 FRI 10 AM   20.2  MON 7 AM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   13.48 FRI 10 AM                      13.9  THU MAR 17

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.83 FRI  9 AM                       9.2  THU MAR 17
PKRS2     9.0    9.90 FRI 10 AM                      10.8  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   13.80 FRI  7 AM    14.1  FRI 7 PM
WKAS2    14.0  E12.21 FRI  7 AM    16.0  SUN 7 PM

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.61 FRI  8 AM                      14.6  FRI MAR 18
SPWI4    10.0   10.89 FRI  9 AM   11.2  FRI  7 PM 
LNNI4    18.0   17.88 FRI 10 AM   18.3  SAT  7 PM    18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   10.82 FRI 10 AM   14.4  TUE  7 AM 

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.38 FRI 10 AM                      94.0  THU MAR 17
COSS2     8.5    9.32 FRI 10 AM    9.7  SAT  1 AM    10.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.38 FRI 10 AM   14.8  SAT  1 AM    14.6  FRI MAR 18

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    7.98 FRI 10 AM    8.1  FRI  1 PM     8.4  SUN MAR 13

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   12.20 FRI 10 AM   14.9  TUE  7 AM    

MG
768 
WGUS83 KFSD 182204
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-101-260204-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCCS2.3.ER.110317T2357Z.110318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SIGNIFICANT 
AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND. 


$$

SDC005-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110321T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110321T1200Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.110319T0730Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T0730Z.110329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34.



$$

SDC035-061-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 03PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 


$$

SDC067-135-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110404T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.8 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 


$$

SDC135-260203-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110322T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110322T1200Z.110406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM TUESDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 


$$

SDC011-101-260203-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110320T0142Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110320T0142Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM SATURDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 03PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC099-101-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  AND THEN BEGIN FALLING. A SECOND CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET IS EXPECTED ON
  FRIDAY MARCH 25. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  WITH A SECOND CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET ON SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110319T0600Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19. A SECOND CREST NEAR 21.8 FEET IS
  EXPECTED ON SATURDAY MARCH 26.


$$

IAC149-SDC127-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC035-260203-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 


$$

SDC087-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 9.2 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 442ND AVENUE AT THE GAGE IS
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS ON 247TH 
  STREET NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE AND ON 443RD AVENUE EAST OF THE GAGE. 


$$

SDC125-201800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110320T1800Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110319T1800Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 10.8 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 


$$

SDC125-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110319T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS AND LEVEES GET 
  OVERTOPPED...AND FLOODING OF SOME RURAL ROADS SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 
  ALSO 280TH STREET BETWEEN 459TH AND 460TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 


$$

SDC027-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.110319T0345Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.2.SM.110319T0345Z.110321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE FLOODED...
  AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN CENTERVILLE 
  AND VERMILLION. 


$$

IAC119-241500-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110324T1500Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110318T1045Z.110323T1500Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  19. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

IAC041-059-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110318T1945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 02PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 


$$

IAC041-220600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110322T0600Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110319T0000Z.110321T0600Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 17.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 11.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 18. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 PM FRIDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 


$$

MNC063-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.110319T1412Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110319T1412Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 AM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.4 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

MNC133-SDC099-260203-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.SM.110316T2218Z.110317T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-211400-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1400Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110318T0345Z.110320T1400Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 03PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 9.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 19.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY IS 
  FLOODED. 


$$

MNC083-260000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110321T0600Z-110326T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110321T0600Z.110322T1200Z.110325T0000Z.NO/
504 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2011

...FLOOD WARNING NOW EXPECTED TO END 7 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT TO FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
SCCS2    7.0   7.59 FRI 4 PM                        7.8  THU MAR 17

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   9.72 FRI 4 PM     17.0  FRI 1 PM    
FORS2    12.0   11.22 FRI 4 PM    16.0  TUE 1 PM    
JRMS2    17.0   19.93 FRI 4 PM    22.5  THU 7 PM    
SCOS2    13.0   13.74 FRI 4 PM    16.8  MON 1 AM    
YNNS2    12.0   9.12 FRI 4 PM     16.0  TUE 7 PM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2    9.0   7.53 FRI 4 PM      13.1  WED 1 PM    
DERS2    12.0   12.87 FRI 4 PM    15.0  FRI 7 PM    
SFLS2    12.0   12.71 FRI 4 PM    15.5  SAT 1 AM    
SXFS2    16.0   15.23 FRI 4 PM    21.6  SAT 1 AM    
AKRI4    16.0   17.28 FRI 4 PM    20.2  MON 1 PM    

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0   13.12 FRI 4 PM                       13.9  THU MAR 17

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2    7.0   8.78 FRI 4 PM                         9.2  THU MAR 17
PKRS2    9.0   9.78 FRI 4 PM                        10.8  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   13.80 FRI 7 AM    14.1  SAT 1 AM   
WKAS2    14.0   12.21 FRI 7 AM    16.0  SUN 7 PM    

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.18 FRI 4 PM                      14.6  FRI MAR 18

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.70 FRI 3 PM                      14.6  FRI MAR 18
SPWI4    10.0   10.89 FRI 9 AM    11.1  FRI 7 PM    
LNNI4    18.0   17.76 FRI 4 PM    18.3  SAT 7 PM    18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   11.12 FRI 4 PM    14.4  TUE 7 AM    

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.05 FRI 4 PM                      94.0  THU MAR 17
COSS2    8.5    9.18 FRI 4 PM      9.7  SAT 1 AM    10.0  THU MAR 17

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   11.51 FRI 4 PM    14.9  TUE 7 AM
962 
WGUS83 KFSD 191614
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

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

  EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT AND 10 DAYS OF TEMPERATURE FORECASTS. ANY ADDITIONAL 
FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. THESE SHOULD NOT BE
ASSUMED TO BE THE ABSOLUTE CRESTS FOR THIS SNOWMELT SEASON. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC099-101-262014-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCCS2.3.ER.110317T2357Z.110318T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SIGNIFICANT 
  AMOUNTS OF PASTURE LAND. 

$$

SDC005-262013-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110321T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110321T2100Z.110327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 19.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY FRIDAY APRIL 01 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 

$$

SDC067-135-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110404T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.8 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 

$$

SDC135-262013-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110321T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1800Z.110406T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 06.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 

$$

SDC011-101-262013-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.110319T1912Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1912Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 2 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC099-101-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110321T1559Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110320T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC125-202043-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110320T2043Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110319T2043Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 19.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC125-191644-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-110321T0000Z/
/VRPS2.1.ER.110319T0157Z.110319T0530Z.110319T0545Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 19.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 1 AM 
  SATURDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 11.8 FEET BY 7 AM 
  SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 273RD STREET. 

$$

SDC125-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110319T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.2.SM.110319T0516Z.110321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 19.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE
  FLOODED...AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN
  CENTERVILLE AND VERMILLION. 

$$

IAC041-059-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110319T1515Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY MARCH 
  18.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS.  

$$

IAC041-211800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110321T1800Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110319T1215Z.110320T1800Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 07AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-231800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110323T1800Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 3 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC063-262013-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T0600Z.110322T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 AM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-241800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110324T1800Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110323T1800Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-191644-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-110319T1614Z/
/JSPM5.2.SM.110316T2218Z.110317T1315Z.110318T2139Z.UU/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 90.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-211200-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1200Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110318T0345Z.110320T1200Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 10 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  8.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  BY SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.5 FEET...FLOODING OF THE LOWER LYING AGRICULTURAL 
  LAND BEGINS. 

$$

IAC119-241500-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110324T1500Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110319T0545Z.110323T1500Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.8 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

MNC083-260000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110321T0411Z-110326T0000Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110321T0411Z.110322T1200Z.110325T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM SUNDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

SKUNK CREEK
SCCS2     7.0    7.65 SAT 10 AM                     7.8  THU MAR 17

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0    9.87 SAT 10 AM   17.1  SUN 1 PM   
FORS2    12.0   12.65 SAT 10 AM   16.1  WED 1 AM   
JRMS2    17.0   20.88 SAT 10 AM   22.4  FRI 7 AM   
SCOS2    13.0   14.33 SAT 10 AM   16.8  MON 7 AM   
YNNS2    12.0    9.79 SAT 10 AM   16.0  WED 1 AM   

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0    8.66 SAT 10 AM   13.1  WED 1 PM   
DERS2    12.0   12.81 SAT 10 AM   15.0  FRI 7 PM   
SFLS2    12.0   13.36 SAT 10 AM   15.5  FRI 7 PM   
SXFS2    16.0   14.94 SAT 10 AM   21.7  SAT 1 AM   
HAWI4    15.0   19.15 SAT  9 AM   20.0  SUN 7 AM  
AKRI4    16.0   18.72 SAT 10 AM   20.2  MON 1 AM  

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    8.09 SAT 10 AM                      9.2  THU MAR 17
PKRS2     9.0    9.28 SAT 10 AM                     10.8  THU MAR 17
VRPS2    12.0   11.77 SAT 10 AM                     12.0  FRI MAR 18
DVSS2    11.0   13.90 SAT  8 AM                     13.9  SAT MAR 19
WKAS2    14.0  E14.68 SAT  7 AM   16.0  SUN 7 PM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.12 SAT 10 AM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.51 SAT 10 AM                     11.5  SAT MAR 19
SPWI4    10.0  E10.91 SAT  7 AM                    E10.9  SAT MAR 19
LNNI4    18.0   17.89 SAT 10 AM   18.3  SUN 7 AM    18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   11.31 SAT 10 AM   14.3  TUE 7 AM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   11.97 SAT 10 AM                     13.9  THU MAR 17

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   90.29 SAT 10 AM                     94.0  THU MAR 17
COSS2     8.5    8.15 SAT 10 AM    8.6  SUN 1 AM    10.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.66 SAT 10 AM   14.8  MON 7 PM    14.9  SAT MAR 19

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   12.60 SAT 10 AM   14.9  TUE 7 AM  

MG
693 
WGUS83 KFSD 200129
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

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

  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-270529-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110321T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110321T2200Z.110328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 5 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34.



$$

SDC035-061-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET BY FRIDAY APRIL 01 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 


$$

SDC067-135-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110404T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.8 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 


$$

SDC135-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110321T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1800Z.110406T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 06.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 


$$

SDC011-101-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 19.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC099-101-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110321T1559Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  21.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 04PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC087-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 


$$

SDC125-210401-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110321T0401Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.110320T0401Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON 
  SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 


$$

SDC125-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110319T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 04PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 


$$

SDC027-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.2.SM.110319T0516Z.110321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY 
  MARCH 19.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE FLOODED...
  AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN CENTERVILLE 
  AND VERMILLION. 


$$

IAC041-059-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 


$$

IAC041-059-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110319T2300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS.  


$$

IAC041-211800-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110321T1800Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110319T1215Z.110320T1800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 07AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-231800-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110323T1800Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM SATURDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 


$$

MNC063-270528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1800Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 1 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC035-222230-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110322T2230Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110321T2230Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 404TH AVENUE. 


$$

IAC119-241630-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110324T1630Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110321T0600Z.110323T1630Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.1 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

MNC083-260600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110321T1200Z-110326T0600Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110321T1200Z.110323T0000Z.110325T0600Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

SDC099-200159-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-110321T1200Z/
/COSS2.1.SM.110317T0118Z.110318T0345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 8.2 FEET.  THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL TO 6.7 FEET BY .
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.5 FEET...FLOODING OF THE LOWER LYING AGRICULTURAL 
  LAND BEGINS. 


$$

SDC099-101-200159-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-110320T0129Z/
/SCCS2.3.ER.110317T2357Z.110318T0015Z.110319T2245Z.NR/
829 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 6.5 FEET...THE LOWEST BANKS ARE OVERTOPPED WITH 
  MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   10.15 SAT 7 PM    17.0  SUN 7 PM    
FORS2    12.0   12.93 SAT 7 PM    16.0  WED 1 AM    
JRMS2    17.0   21.02 SAT 8 PM    22.5  FRI 7 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   14.58 SAT 7 PM    16.8  MON 1 PM    
YNNS2    12.0   10.15 SAT 8 PM    16.0  WED 1 AM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2    9.0   9.50 SAT 8 PM      13.1  WED 1 PM   
DERS2    12.0   12.56 SAT 7 PM    15.0  FRI 7 PM    
SFLS2    12.0   13.70 SAT 7 PM    15.5  FRI 7 PM    
SXFS2    16.0   14.93 SAT 7 PM    21.7  SAT 1 AM    
HAWI4    15.0   19.57 SAT 5 PM    20.1  SUN 1 PM    
AKRI4    16.0   19.30 SAT 8 PM    20.2  MON 1 AM    

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2    7.0   7.81 SAT 7 PM                         9.2  THU MAR 17
PKRS2    9.0   9.19 SAT 7 PM                        10.8  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   13.80 SAT 4 PM                      13.9  SAT MAR 19
WKAS2    14.0   14.68 SAT 7 AM                      14.7  SAT MAR 19

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.12 SAT 10 AM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.70 SAT 7 PM                      11.7  SAT MAR 19
SPWI4    10.0   10.91 SAT 7 AM                      10.9  SAT MAR 19
LNNI4    18.0   17.94 SAT 8 PM                      18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   11.32 SAT 7 PM    14.2  WED 1 PM  

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0   11.12 SAT 7 PM                       13.9  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.95 SAT 7 PM    15.1  MON 1 AM

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   10.94 SAT 8 PM    14.9  TUE 7 PM    

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
COSS2    8.5   7.78 SAT 8 PM                        10.0  THU MAR 17

SKUNK CREEK
SCCS2    7.0   6.35 SAT 8 PM                         7.8  THU MAR 17
772 
WGUS83 KFSD 201618
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

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

  WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER 
  ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON 
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-272018-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.110320T1557Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE PACKING PLANT IN
  HURON WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  WITH A SECOND CREST NEAR 22.5 FEET ON FRIDAY APRIL 1.
* AT STAGES NEAR 22.0 FEET...WATER OVERTOPS 257TH STREET ABOUT 100 
  YARDS EAST OF THE BRIDGE. 

$$

SDC067-135-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110404T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.8 FEET BY SUNDAY APRIL 03 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...APPROXIMATELY 22850 ACRES OF FARM LAND 
  ARE FLOODED BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANKTON. 

$$

SDC135-272017-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110321T1500Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1500Z.110405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 10 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  16.0 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NEAR 305TH STREET 
  FLOODS. 

$$

SDC011-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.110320T0515Z.110320T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.5 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING 
  AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR AS MUCH AS 1/4 MILE. 

$$

SDC011-101-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC099-101-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.2.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.9 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...SEVERAL FARM HOUSES ARE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC087-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC125-201648-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-110321T0401Z/
/PKRS2.2.SM.110316T1621Z.110317T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 7.8 FEET BY .
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC125-270000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110327T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110326T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 07AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.2.SM.110319T0516Z.110321T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 06AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE
  FLOODED...AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN
  CENTERVILLE AND VERMILLION. 

$$

IAC041-059-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS.  

$$

IAC041-220525-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110322T0525Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110319T1215Z.110321T0525Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 12 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 06AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-240600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110324T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.110323T0600Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.3 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 20. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC063-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC035-222230-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110322T2230Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110321T2230Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 21.

$$

MNC117-SDC101-272017-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.110320T0250Z.110320T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$

IAC119-MNC133-201648-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-110322T0751Z/
/LUVM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.110320T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9.5 FEET 1 AM 
  MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC119-242230-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110324T2230Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T0600Z.110323T2230Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM THURSDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC083-260600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110321T2000Z-110326T0600Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110321T2000Z.110323T0600Z.110325T0600Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET ON WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   11.21 SUN 10 AM   17.3  FRI 7 AM   
FORS2    12.0   14.01 SUN 11 AM   16.3  TUE 7 AM   
JRMS2    17.0   21.22 SUN 10 AM   22.5  THU 7 PM   
SCOS2    13.0   14.93 SUN 10 AM   16.8  SUN 7 PM   
YNNS2    12.0   10.90 SUN 10 AM   16.0  TUE 1 PM   

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    8.85 SUN 11 AM                      8.9  SUN MAR 20
BRKS2     9.0   11.06 SUN 11 AM   13.0  THU 1 AM 
DERS2    12.0   12.74 SUN 10 AM   14.9  SAT 1 AM 
SFLS2    12.0   12.79 SUN 10 AM   15.1  SAT 7 AM 
SXFS2    16.0   16.12 SUN 10 AM   21.0  SAT 7 AM 
HAWI4    15.0   19.81 SUN 9 AM    20.1  SUN 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   19.81 SUN 10 AM   20.2  MON 1 AM 

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.41 SUN 11 AM                      9.2  THU MAR 17
PKRS2     9.0    8.78 SUN 10 AM                     10.8  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   14.00 SUN 8 AM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0  E15.77 SUN 7 AM    16.0  SUN 7 PM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.12 SAT 10 AM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.66 SUN 10 AM                     11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   10.35 SUN 7 AM                      10.9  SAT MAR 19
LNNI4    18.0   18.02 SUN 10 AM                     18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   12.01 SUN 10 AM   14.3  THU 1 AM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0   10.25 SUN 10 AM                     13.9  THU MAR 17

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   16.46 SUN 10 AM                     16.9  SUN MAR 20

ROCK RIVER
LUVM5    10.0   E9.17 SUN 10 AM    9.5  MON 1 AM 
RAPI4    13.0   14.38 SUN 10 AM   15.1  TUE 1 AM    15.0  SAT MAR 19

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   11.62 SUN 10 AM   14.9  WED 1 AM 

MG
881 
WGUS83 KFSD 210209
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...
   
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON 
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-280608-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...JERSEY...RIVERSIDE...AND SHERMAN WILL 
  BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

SDC111-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34.



$$

SDC035-061-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 


$$

SDC067-135-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.4 FEET BY SATURDAY APRIL 02
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC135-280607-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.110321T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1600Z.110404T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 11 AM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  17.0 FEET BY MONDAY APRIL 04.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NORTH OF 303RD STREET 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 


$$

SDC087-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 


$$

SDC125-270000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110327T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110326T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 


$$

SDC011-101-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC099-101-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.2.SM.110317T2100Z.110325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.8 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.1.SM.110317T2239Z.110320T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 


$$

IAC041-059-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.5 FEET...180TH STREET BETWEEN 170TH AVENUE AND 
  190TH AVENUE IS FLOODED. 


$$

IAC041-059-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS.  


$$

IAC041-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 01PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.0 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 21 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.


$$

IAC021-041-280607-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 


$$

MNC063-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM SUNDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC035-230142-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110323T0142Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110322T0142Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 21.


$$

MNC117-SDC101-280607-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.110320T0250Z.110321T0130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...WATER IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CULVERTS 
  NORTH OF INDIAN LAKE. 


$$

IAC119-242230-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110324T2230Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T0600Z.110323T2230Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.1 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 


$$

MNC083-261200-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.110321T2100Z-110326T1200Z/
/MMLM5.1.SM.110321T2100Z.110323T0600Z.110325T1200Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   12.87 SUN 8 PM    17.0  THU 7 PM    
FORS2    12.0   14.70 SUN 8 PM    16.5  TUE 7 AM    
JRMS2    17.0   21.36 SUN 8 PM    23.0  THU 1 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   15.20 SUN 8 PM    17.4  SAT 1 PM    
YNNS2    12.0   11.37 SUN 8 PM    17.0  MON 1 AM    

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2    7.0     7.23 SUN 8 PM                       9.2  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   13.40 SUN 6 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0   11.98 SUN 9 PM    13.0  THU 7 AM    
DERS2    12.0   12.56 SUN 8 PM    14.7  THU 7 PM    
SFLS2    12.0   13.00 SUN 8 PM    15.0  FRI 7 PM    
SXFS2    16.0   16.12 SUN 8 PM    20.8  FRI 1 PM    
HAWI4    15.0   19.65 SUN 6 PM    19.7  THU 7 AM    
AKRI4    16.0   19.93 SUN 8 PM    20.0  MON 1 AM    

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   15.12 SAT 10 AM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.60 SUN 8 PM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.92 SUN 2 PM    12.0  MON 1 AM    
LNNI4    18.0   18.07 SUN 8 PM                      18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
JCKM5    12.0   11.71 SUN 8 PM    14.3  THU 1 AM    

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0   9.94 SUN 8 PM                        13.9  THU MAR 17

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   17.32 SUN 8 PM                      17.3  SUN MAR 20

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.36 SUN 8 PM    15.1  TUE 1 AM    

REDWOOD RIVER
MMLM5    14.0   12.59 SUN 8 PM    14.9  WED 1 AM
966 
WGUS83 KFSD 211643
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

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

  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE 

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-282043-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25. 
  A SECOND CREST NEAR 17.6 FEET IS EXPECTED ON MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE PACKING PLANT IN
  HURON WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.7 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...MOST OF THE FLOOD PLAIN IS UNDER 
  WATER...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON
  HIGHWAY 34.

$$

SDC035-061-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.0 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  WITH A SECOND CREST ALSO NEAR 23.0 FEET ON FRIDAY APRIL 1.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110404T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.5 FEET BY SUNDAY APRIL 03 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.0 FEET BY TUESDAY APRIL 05 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NORTH OF 303RD STREET 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

SDC087-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC125-280600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T0600Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T0600Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* AT 06AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-282042-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110321T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.3 FEET TODAY 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC011-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110321T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110321T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* AT 08AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.2.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.9 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC119-MNC133-231800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-110323T1800Z/
/LUVM5.2.ER.000000T0000Z.110321T1530Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE.
* AT 7AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC119-251800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110325T1800Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T0000Z.110324T1800Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.9 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 22.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-059-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS.  

$$

IAC041-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.

$$

IAC021-041-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.110321T0710Z.110321T1330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE 
  LOWER EAST BANK. 

$$

MNC063-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 4 PM MONDAY AND CREST NEAR 
  14.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110321T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-270000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110327T0000Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110323T1200Z.110326T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO 15.2 FEET BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

SDC035-231400-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110323T1400Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110322T1400Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-282042-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.1.ER.110321T0610Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

MNC117-SDC101-211713-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-110321T1643Z/
/PIPM5.1.ER.110320T0250Z.110321T0130Z.110321T1055Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   14.63 MON 11 AM   17.6  SUN 7 AM  
FORS2    12.0   15.22 MON 11 AM   16.7  TUE 7 PM  
JRMS2    17.0   21.46 MON 11 AM   23.0  SAT 1 AM  
SCOS2    13.0   15.58 MON 10 AM   17.5  SUN 7 PM  
YNNS2    12.0   12.05 MON 11 AM   17.0  TUE 7 AM  

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.14 MON 11 AM                      9.2  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   13.20 MON 7 AM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   17.27 MON 7 AM                      17.3  MON MAR 21

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.30 MON 11 AM                     10.4  MON MAR 21
BRKS2     9.0   12.05 MON 11 AM   13.1  THU 7 PM  
FLAS2    11.0   12.70 MON 9 AM                      12.7  MON MAR 21
DERS2    12.0   13.17 MON 10 AM   14.9  FRI 7 PM  
SFLS2    12.0   13.01 MON 10 AM   15.3  SAT 7 AM  
SXFS2    16.0   16.19 MON 10 AM   21.4  SAT 7 AM  
HAWI4    15.0   19.30 MON 11 AM   20.2  FRI 7 PM  
AKRI4    16.0   19.91 MON 11 AM   20.4  SAT 1 PM  

ROCK RIVER
LUVM5    10.0  E10.30 MON 10 AM   
RAPI4    13.0   14.82 MON 11 AM                     15.0  SAT MAR 19

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.42 MON 8 AM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.50 MON 11 AM                     11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   12.22 MON 11 AM                     12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.07 MON 11 AM                     18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   19.27 MON 11 AM                     19.3  MON MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   11.86 MON 11 AM   14.5  WED 1 PM 

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   15.86 MON 10 AM                     17.2  MON MAR 21
MMLM5    14.0   14.40 MON 11 AM   15.2  WED 7 AM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    9.34 MON 11 AM   9.2  MON 1 PM     13.9  THU MAR 17

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.51 MON 11 AM                     94.0  THU MAR 17

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   15.17 MON 10 AM                     17.4  SUN MAR 20

MG
282 
WGUS83 KFSD 220321
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 
  LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
TONIGHT. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-231521-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 21 IN NORTHERN DAVISON
  COUNTY WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-061-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 24.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 38 EAST OF MITCHELL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC067-135-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.4 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28 
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 SOUTH OF MILLTOWN AND KEIBER 
  ROAD IN MILLTOWN WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110329T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 16.6 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...SW JIM RIVER ROAD NORTH OF 303RD STREET 
  BEGINS FLOODING. 

$$

SDC087-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVSS2.3.SM.110317T0200Z.110317T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE VERMILLION NEAR SALEM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 247TH STREET...248TH STREET...AND 444TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC125-231520-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T1800Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T1800Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT 06PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 17.3 FEET TONIGHT...THEN BEGIN
  FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC011-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110321T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110321T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  20.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110322T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.3 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC021-041-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.110321T0710Z.110322T0130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE 
  LOWER EAST BANK. 

$$

MNC063-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110321T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-231520-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110327T1800Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110324T0000Z.110326T1800Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. WATER WILL ALSO ENTER WAYSIDE PARK...
  GO OVER THE CONTROL WEIR AND INTO THE COTTONWOOD RIVER BASIN. 

$$

SDC035-231520-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110323T1930Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110322T1930Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 2 PM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.1.ER.110321T0610Z.110322T0215Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 92.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  21.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC119-MNC133-231520-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-110323T1800Z/
/LUVM5.2.ER.000000T0000Z.110321T1530Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC119-231520-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110326T0900Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110323T1800Z.110325T0900Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   16.19 MON 9 PM    18.4  SUN 7 AM
FORS2    12.0   15.75 MON 9 PM    17.4  SUN 7 AM
JRMS2    17.0   21.62 MON 9 PM    23.4  MON 7 AM
SCOS2    13.0   15.84 MON 9 PM    17.4  MON 1 AM
YNNS2    12.0   12.58 MON 9 PM    16.6  MON 7 PM

VERMILLION RIVER
LVSS2     7.0    7.07 MON 9 PM                       9.2  THU MAR 17
DVSS2    11.0   12.90 MON 6 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   17.27 MON 7 AM                      17.3  MON MAR 21

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.16 MON 9 PM                      10.4  MON MAR 21
BRKS2     9.0   12.56 MON 9 PM    13.3  FRI 7 AM
FLAS2    11.0   13.20 MON 5 PM                      13.2  MON MAR 21
DERS2    12.0   13.85 MON 9 PM    15.2  SAT 1 AM
SFLS2    12.0   13.27 MON 9 PM    15.7  SAT 7 AM
SXFS2    16.0   16.33 MON 9 PM    22.1  SAT 1 PM
HAWI4    15.0   19.30 MON 11 AM   20.3  SAT 7 AM
AKRI4    16.0   19.73 MON 9 PM    20.5  SAT 7 PM

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.26 MON 5 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.33 MON 9 PM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   12.22 MON 11 AM   12.3  TUE 1 AM 
LNNI4    18.0   18.13 MON 9 PM    18.6  FRI 7 PM

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   19.32 MON 9 PM                      19.3  MON MAR 21
JCKM5    12.0   12.48 MON 9 PM    14.7  WED 7 PM 

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   16.47 MON 9 PM                      17.0  MON MAR 21
MMLM5    14.0   15.01 MON 9 PM    15.5  WED 7 PM

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    9.06 MON 9 PM                      13.9  THU MAR 17

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   92.26 MON 9 PM                      94.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
LUVM5    10.0  E10.30 MON 9 PM 
RAPI4    13.0   15.40 MON 9 PM    15.5  WED 1 PM
456 
WGUS83 KFSD 221544
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC011-240344-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110322T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110323T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110321T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.1 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...190TH AVENUE BETWEEN 110TH STREET AND 
  120TH STREET IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.

$$

IAC021-041-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.3 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.110321T0710Z.110322T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE 
  LOWER EAST BANK. 

$$

MNC063-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.1.ER.110321T0610Z.110322T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 93.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.

$$

IAC119-MNC133-231800-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-110323T1800Z/
/LUVM5.2.ER.000000T0000Z.110321T1530Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT LUVERNE.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 22.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC119-240343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110326T0900Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110325T0900Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

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

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.41 TUE 10 AM                     10.5  TUE MAR 22
BRKS2     9.0   13.01 TUE 10 AM   13.1  TUE 7 PM 
FLAS2    11.0   12.90 TUE 8 AM                      13.2  MON MAR 21
DERS2    12.0   14.49 TUE 10 AM   15.1  THU 1 PM 
SFLS2    12.0   13.59 TUE 9 AM    15.7  FRI 7 AM 
SXFS2    16.0   16.79 TUE 10 AM   22.3  FRI 1 AM 
HAWI4    15.0   19.12 TUE 9 AM    20.8  SAT 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   19.57 TUE 10 AM   20.9  SUN 1 AM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.26 MON 5 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   11.10 TUE 10 AM                     11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.89 TUE 9 AM                      12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.18 TUE 10 AM                     18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   19.72 TUE 10 AM                     19.7  TUE MAR 22
JCKM5    12.0   13.01 TUE 10 AM   15.4  THU 1 AM 

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   93.62 TUE 10 AM                     94.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
LUVM5    10.0  E10.20 TUE 9 AM    10.0  TUE 1 PM 
RAPI4    13.0   15.50 TUE 10 AM                     15.7  TUE MAR 22

MG
686 
WGUS83 KFSD 230256
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL SINCE MONDAY AFTERNOON HAS RESULTED IN SOME ADDITIONAL MINOR RISES TO SEVERAL RIVER FORECASTS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL OCCURRED GENERALLY ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 14...WHERE BETWEEN TWO THIRDS OF AN INCH AND AN INCH WERE COMMON. SOME LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS TO AROUND AN INCH AND A HALF WERE REPORTED AT DE SMET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-241456-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110323T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE HURON CITY SWIMMING POOL BEGINS 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC111-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC135-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY FRIDAY APRIL 01 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

SDC125-241455-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110322T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 06AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE IS 
  FLOODED. WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 302ND STREET EAST  
  OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MANY OF THE LEVEES WILL START TO BE OVERTOPPED
  WITH APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES FLOODED BETWEEN DAVIS AND VERMILLION. 

$$

SDC011-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110323T0130Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

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

$$

SDC011-101-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110321T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 03PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF THE 
  GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. FLOODING 
  WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE MAIN ROAD IN
  TOWN. 

$$

SDC099-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.7 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.8 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM THURSDAY.

$$

IAC021-041-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 18.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  23 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.110321T0710Z.110323T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-241455-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110328T1200Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110324T0600Z.110327T1200Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.6 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 
  24. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. WATER WILL ALSO ENTER WAYSIDE PARK...
  GO OVER THE CONTROL WEIR AND INTO THE COTTONWOOD RIVER BASIN. 

$$

SDC035-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110325T0000Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110324T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 08PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 


$$

MNC133-SDC099-241455-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.1.ER.110321T0610Z.110323T0215Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 93.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.

$$

IAC119-241455-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110326T1800Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110325T1800Z.NO/
956 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE
  BY FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   18.27 TUE 8 PM    18.7  WED 7 AM
FORS2    12.0   18.22 TUE 8 PM    19.0  WED 7 PM
JRMS2    17.0   22.56 TUE 9 PM    25.0  SAT 1 AM
SCOS2    13.0   16.42 TUE 8 PM    18.8  TUE 7 AM
YNNS2    12.0   13.75 TUE 5 PM    20.0  FRI 7 AM

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   13.00 TUE 6 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   17.27 TUE 7 AM    17.3  WED 1 AM

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.53 TUE 9 PM                      10.6  TUE MAR 22
BRKS2     9.0   13.06 TUE 9 PM    13.3  THU 7 PM
FLAS2    11.0   13.20 TUE 4 PM                      13.2  TUE MAR 22
DERS2    12.0   14.91 TUE 8 PM    15.5  SAT 1 PM
SFLS2    12.0   13.80 TUE 7 PM    15.7  FRI 7 PM
SXFS2    16.0   17.58 TUE 8 PM    22.3  SAT 1 PM
HAWI4    15.0   19.12 TUE 9 AM    20.8  SAT 7 PM
AKRI4    16.0   19.60 TUE 9 PM    20.9  SUN 1 PM

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.02 TUE 10 AM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   10.94 TUE 9 PM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.89 TUE 9 AM                      12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.37 TUE 9 PM                      18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   20.39 TUE 9 PM                      20.4  TUE MAR 22
JCKM5    12.0   13.40 TUE 9 PM    14.2  THU 7 AM

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   17.23 TUE 8 PM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22
MMLM5    14.0   15.17 TUE 9 PM    15.6  THU 1 AM

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    8.42 TUE 8 PM                      13.9  THU MAR 17

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   93.76 TUE 9 PM                      94.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.78 TUE 9 PM                      15.7  TUE MAR 22
794 
WGUS83 KFSD 231510
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

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

  PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE 

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

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

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-250310-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT SOME FARM 
  BUILDINGS. 

$$

SDC135-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.3 FEET BY FRIDAY APRIL 1
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

SDC125-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110322T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE IS 
  FLOODED. WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 302ND STREET
  EAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MANY OF THE LEVEES WILL START TO BE
  OVERTOPPED WITH APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES FLOODED BETWEEN DAVIS
  AND VERMILLION. 

$$

SDC011-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110323T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES...AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110323T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.7 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.9 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1345Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 94.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-250309-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-110325T1414Z/
/COSS2.1.RS.110323T0411Z.110323T1800Z.110324T1414Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 08AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON TUESDAY MARCH
  22.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY MARCH
  24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 9.0 FEET...THE PARKING LOT AT HUSET SPEEDWAY IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.1 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC021-041-250309-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T0900Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110317T0530Z.110328T0900Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 185 FEET FOR THE NEXT 
  SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110323T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-250309-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110328T1200Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110324T0600Z.110327T1200Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.6 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 
  24. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. WATER WILL ALSO ENTER WAYSIDE
  PARK...GO OVER THE CONTROL WEIR AND INTO THE COTTONWOOD RIVER
  BASIN. 

$$

SDC035-250000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110325T0000Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110324T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 23.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

IAC119-250309-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110327T0000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110326T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 
  24. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

MNC117-SDC101-231540-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-110323T1510Z/
/PIPM5.2.RS.110323T0208Z.110323T0645Z.110323T1345Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE PIPESTONE CREEK AT PIPESTONE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 18.5 FEET AT 2 AM WEDNESDAY
  AND FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.31 WED 9 AM    19.5  WED 7 PM  
FORS2    12.0   18.89 WED 9 AM    19.3  THU 1 AM  
JRMS2    17.0   23.17 WED 9 AM    25.3  FRI 1 PM  
SCOS2    13.0   16.75 WED 9 AM    19.2  TUE 1 PM  
YNNS2    12.0  E14.20 WED 7 AM    21.3  FRI 7 PM  

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.90 WED 8 AM    13.1  SAT 7 AM    14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0  E17.20 WED 7 AM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.62 WED 10 AM                     10.7  WED MAR 23
BRKS2     9.0   13.02 WED 10 AM   13.1  WED 1 PM 
FLAS2    11.0   13.80 WED 9 AM                      13.8  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.17 WED 9 AM    15.3  THU 1 AM  
SFLS2    12.0   14.01 WED 9 AM    15.7  FRI 7 AM  
SXFS2    16.0   18.62 WED 9 AM    22.3  SAT 1 PM  
HAWI4    15.0   19.45 WED 9 AM    20.9  SAT 7 PM  
AKRI4    16.0   19.70 WED 9 AM    21.0  SUN 7 AM  

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   94.31 WED 9 AM                      94.3  WED MAR 23
COSS2     8.5    9.21 WED 9 AM                      10.0  THU MAR 17

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.02 TUE 10 AM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   10.80 WED 9 AM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.89 TUE 9 AM    12.1  THU 1 AM    12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.54 WED 9 AM                      18.6  THU MAR 17

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.10 WED 9 AM                      21.1  WED MAR 23
JCKM5    12.0   13.93 WED 9 AM    14.2  THU 7 AM 

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   17.31 WED 9 AM                      17.9  WED MAR 23
MMLM5    14.0   15.54 WED 9 AM    15.6  THU 1 AM 

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    8.21 WED 9 AM                      13.9  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.10 WED 9 AM    14.4  THU 1 PM    15.7  TUE MAR 22

PIPESTONE CREEK
PIPM5    16.0   15.68 WED 9 AM                      18.5  WED MAR 23

MG
728 
WGUS83 KFSD 240319
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

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

  FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-251519-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 14 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...AND 
  MEMORIAL PARK IN HURON WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC111-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE AT THE GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE 
  IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC035-061-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
  WILL BE OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC125-251518-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110331T1200Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110330T1200Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MARCH 31.
* AT 07PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  26. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 1
  MILE WEST OF DAVIS ON HIGHWAY 18. 

$$

SDC027-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 06AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.5 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 304TH STREET WEST OF 
  DALESBURG IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC011-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110323T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR CREST AROUND 13.2 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY...THEN
  BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR CREST AT 15.4 FEET THROUGH 
  THURSDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN TO FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.3 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 10 BEGINS TO FLOOD. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 
  IOWA HIGHWAY 12 NORTH OF AKRON BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

MNC033-063-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110323T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC083-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-251518-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110326T0900Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110323T1515Z.110325T0900Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 93.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-250600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-110325T0600Z/
/COSS2.1.RS.110323T0411Z.110323T1500Z.110324T0600Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 08PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.5 FEET...FLOODING OF THE LOWER LYING AGRICULTURAL 
  LAND BEGINS. 

$$

IAC119-251518-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110327T0112Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110326T0112Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 
  24. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-059-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 01PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-251518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC021-041-251518-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1200Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T0100Z.110328T1200Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC035-240349-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110325T0000Z/
/MTVS2.2.SM.110316T2145Z.110318T0345Z.110323T2030Z.NO/
1019 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
* AT 09PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON WEDNESDAY 
  MARCH 23.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3 PM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 6.3 FEET BY 7 AM 
  FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 8.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.85 WED 9 PM    20.2  THU 7 PM
FORS2    12.0   19.57 WED 9 PM    20.0  THU 1 PM
JRMS2    17.0   23.73 WED 9 PM    25.8  SUN 7 AM
SCOS2    13.0   17.12 WED 10 PM   19.5  TUE 7 PM
YNNS2    12.0  E17.40 WED 9 PM    21.7  FRI 7 PM

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   13.10 WED 7 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   17.27 TUE 7 AM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.62 WED 9 PM                      10.7  WED MAR 23
BRKS2     9.0   13.17 WED 9 PM    13.2  THU 1 AM
FLAS2    11.0   13.90 WED 4 PM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.38 WED 9 PM    15.4  THU 1 AM
SFLS2    12.0   14.36 WED 9 PM    15.3  FRI 1 AM
SXFS2    16.0   19.45 WED 9 PM    22.2  FRI 1 PM
HAWI4    15.0   19.45 WED 9 AM    20.8  SUN 1 AM
AKRI4    16.0   19.77 WED 9 PM    21.0  SUN 7 PM

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.33 WED 9 PM                      21.4  WED MAR 23
JCKM5    12.0   14.69 WED 9 PM    14.9  THU 7 AM

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   17.04 WED 9 PM                      17.9  WED MAR 23
MMLM5    14.0   15.06 WED 9 PM                      15.6  WED MAR 23

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   93.51 WED 9 PM                      94.3  WED MAR 23
COSS2     8.5    8.81 WED 9 PM                      10.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.71 WED 9 PM    15.0  THU 7 PM    15.7  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.82 WED 1 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   10.71 WED 9 PM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.78 WED 11 AM   12.2  THU 1 PM    12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.62 WED 9 PM    18.6  THU 1 AM    

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0    7.73 WED 9 PM                      13.9  THU MAR 17
867 
WGUS83 KFSD 241453
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

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

  SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC011-260253-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110324T1231Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER ARE OVERTOPPED...FLOODING AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR A WIDTH OF
  1/4 TO 1/3 MILE. THE WATER ALSO REACHES THE LOW STEEL OF THE BRIDGE
  AT THE GAGING LOCATION ON 466TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC011-101-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGES ON 473RD AVENUE AND 475TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC101-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 13.9 FEET ON WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM FRIDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF
  THE GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS.
  FLOODING WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE
  MAIN ROAD IN TOWN. 

$$

SDC099-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.3 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 92.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.

$$

SDC099-241523-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-110325T0600Z/
/COSS2.1.RS.110323T0411Z.110323T1500Z.110324T0452Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON.
* AT 08AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 12 AM 
  THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 4.9 FEET BY 7 AM 
  FRIDAY.

$$

IAC119-260252-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110327T0430Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110326T0430Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 PM SATURDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 14.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER...AND THE LOWER BANKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE...WILL BEGIN
  FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-059-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 01PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-260252-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 24
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC021-041-260252-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T0600Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.5 FEET FOR THE NEXT TWO
  DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

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

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   11.03 THU 9 AM                      11.1  THU MAR 24
BRKS2     9.0   13.41 THU 9 AM    13.5  THU 1 PM  
FLAS2    11.0   13.40 THU 8 AM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.61 THU 9 AM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   14.44 THU 9 AM    15.3  SAT 7 AM  
SXFS2    16.0   19.72 THU 9 AM    21.5  SAT 7 AM  
HAWI4    15.0   19.40 THU 10 AM   20.2  SAT 1 AM  
AKRI4    16.0   19.77 THU 9 AM    20.5  SUN 1 AM  

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   92.52 THU 9 AM                      94.3  WED MAR 23
COSS2     8.5    7.72 THU 9 AM                      10.0  THU MAR 17

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.81 THU 9 AM    14.6  FRI 1 AM    15.7  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.82 WED 1 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   10.62 THU 9 AM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   12.09 THU 7 AM    12.2  THU 1 PM    12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.60 THU 9 AM                      18.7  THU MAR 24

MG
326 
WGUS83 KFSD 250318
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-261518-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110325T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING TONIGHT...AND THEN WILL BEGIN TO
  SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.6 FEET BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.3 FEET BY 1 AM FRIDAY...
  THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE AT THE GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE 
  IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC035-061-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR A RECORD 25.9 FEET BY SUNDAY
  MARCH 27...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.3 FEET BY FRIDAY APRIL 01 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
  WILL BE OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110324T1231Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

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

$$

SDC011-101-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR CREST TONIGHT...THEN BEGIN
  TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.9 FEET BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 06PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A CREST OF 15.6 FEET THROUGH
  EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF THE 
  GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. FLOODING 
  WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE MAIN ROAD IN
  TOWN. 

$$

SDC099-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

SDC099-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110324T1828Z.110325T0145Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY 
  MARCH 24.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE BRIDGE 
  SUPPORTS ON THE 60TH STREET NORTH BRIDGE. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.7 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC125-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T1800Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T1800Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 07PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND 
  BEGINS. 

$$

SDC027-261517-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110331T1930Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110330T1930Z.NR/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MARCH 31.
* AT 07PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 17.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 30.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE IS 
  FLOODED. WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON 302ND STREET EAST 
  OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MANY OF THE LEVEES WILL START TO BE OVERTOPPED
  WITH APPROXIMATELY 25000 ACRES FLOODED BETWEEN DAVIS AND VERMILLION. 

$$

MNC033-063-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-110401T0600Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110324T2215Z.110331T0600Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 01.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FLUCTUATE NEAR 15.2 FEET TONIGHT...THEN WILL
  FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MARCH 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 92.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC119-261517-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110327T1000Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110326T1000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-059-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 01PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-261517-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110330T2100Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.110329T2100Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 07AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 29.

$$

IAC021-041-261517-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1200Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T1200Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-261517-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-261200-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110326T1200Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110323T1515Z.110325T1200Z.NO/
1018 PM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 09PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.89 THU 9 PM                      20.0  THU MAR 24
FORS2    12.0   20.22 THU 9 PM    20.3  FRI 1 AM 
JRMS2    17.0   24.75 THU 9 PM    25.9  SUN 1 PM 
SCOS2    13.0   18.16 THU 10 PM   19.7  WED 7 AM 
YNNS2    12.0   17.36 THU 10 PM   22.3  FRI 7 AM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.52 THU 10 PM                     11.1  THU MAR 24
BRKS2     9.0   13.33 THU 10 PM                     13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   13.30 THU 7 PM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.55 THU 9 PM    15.6  FRI 1 AM
SFLS2    12.0   15.20 THU 9 PM    15.4  FRI 7 AM
AGCS2     6.0    6.54 THU 9 PM                       6.6  THU MAR 24
SXFS2    16.0   21.17 THU 9 PM    22.2  FRI 1 PM
HAWI4    15.0   19.40 THU 10 AM   20.2  SAT 7 AM
AKRI4    16.0   19.77 THU 9 PM    20.7  SUN 7 PM

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.90 THU 7 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0  E17.00 THU 7 PM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.24 THU 9 PM                      21.7  THU MAR 24
JCKM5    12.0   15.19 THU 9 PM                      15.4  THU MAR 24

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   92.46 THU 9 PM                      94.3  WED MAR 23

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   14.38 THU 9 PM    14.3  FRI 1 AM    15.7  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.42 THU 1 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   10.47 THU 9 PM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   12.09 THU 7 AM                      12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.62 THU 9 PM                      18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   16.39 THU 9 PM                      17.9  WED MAR 23
MMLM5    14.0   14.45 THU 9 PM                      15.6  WED MAR 23
419 
WGUS83 KFSD 251438
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

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

  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC011-270238-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110324T1231Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES...AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 13.4 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 15.6 FEET ON THURSDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SATURDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.4 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

SDC099-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110324T1828Z.110325T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE BRIDGE 
  SUPPORTS ON THE 60TH STREET NORTH BRIDGE. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.6 FEET BY FRIDAY MARCH 25 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110328T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 92.6 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 94.3 FEET ON WEDNESDAY.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.

$$

IAC119-270200-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110327T0200Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110326T0200Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  FRIDAY MARCH 25.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

IAC041-059-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 01PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PASTURE AND OTHER
  FARM LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 

$$

IAC041-059-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110330T2100Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.110329T2100Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 29.

$$

IAC021-041-270237-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1800Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T1800Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.5 FEET THROUGH THIS
  WEEKEND.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-270237-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 17.85 FEET ON WEDNESDAY.

$$

MNC083-270237-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110327T1200Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110323T1515Z.110326T1200Z.NO/
938 AM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER CRESTED AT 15.58 FEET ON WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.58 FRI 9 AM                      11.1  THU MAR 24
BRKS2     9.0   12.45 FRI 9 AM                      13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   13.60 FRI 8 AM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.35 FRI 8 AM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   15.31 FRI 8 AM    15.4  SAT 1 AM 
AGCS2     6.0    6.63 FRI 9 AM                       6.7  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   21.36 FRI 8 AM    21.6  FRI 7 PM 
HAWI4    15.0   19.59 FRI 7 AM    20.2  SAT 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   19.90 FRI 9 AM    20.6  SUN 7 PM 

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   92.55 FRI 9 AM                      94.3  WED MAR 23

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   13.64 FRI 9 AM                      15.7  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   13.42 THU 1 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0   10.19 FRI 9 AM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.91 FRI 7 AM                      12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.58 FRI 9 AM                      18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   16.00 FRI 7 AM                      17.9  WED MAR 23
MMLM5    14.0   14.52 FRI 9 AM                      15.6  WED MAR 23

MG
049 
WGUS83 KFSD 260329
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

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

  ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON 
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-271529-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110325T1045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.0 FEET TONIGHT...THEN
  BEGIN TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.4 FEET BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR THE CREST AROUND 20.2 FEET
  TONIGHT...THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE AT THE GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE 
  IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC035-061-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.8 FEET BY MONDAY MARCH 28 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 19.7 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY FRIDAY APRIL 01 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
  WILL BE OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.2.ER.110320T0515Z.110324T1231Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.6 FEET THROUGH SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

SDC099-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110324T1828Z.110325T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 7.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE BRIDGE 
  SUPPORTS ON THE 60TH STREET NORTH BRIDGE. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-110331T2248Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0600Z.110330T2248Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.6 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 
  26. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MARCH 30.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.4 FEET BY SATURDAY MARCH 26
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC125-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T0300Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T0300Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 PM SUNDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 06PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SATURDAY MARCH 26.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF DAVIS WILL BEING 
  FLOODING...AND SEVERAL HOUSES IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF DAVIS ARE IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110329T1942Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110328T1942Z.NR/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 3 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD
  STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 461ST AVENUE NORTHEAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MAJOR FLOODING OF 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 

$$

MNC033-063-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110325T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.4 FEET OVERNIGHT...THEN
  FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-059-260359-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-110326T0329Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.110319T0021Z.110320T1230Z.110326T0212Z.UU/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER ABOVE SPENCER.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110328T1800Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.110327T1800Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1200Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T1200Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL...AND WILL FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-271528-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.

$$

MNC083-271528-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110328T0600Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110323T1515Z.110327T0600Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET OVERNIGHT...THEN
  BEGIN TO FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

IAC119-260359-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-110327T0200Z/
/RAPI4.1.SM.110316T2346Z.110322T1300Z.110325T2022Z.NO/
1029 PM CDT FRI MAR 25 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE ROCK RIVER AT ROCK RAPIDS.
* AT 09PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3 PM FRIDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 11.0 FEET BY 7 AM 
  SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 
  RIVER WILL BEGIN FLOODING. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   20.03 FRI 9 PM                      20.1  FRI MAR 25
FORS2    12.0   20.19 FRI 9 PM                      20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.94 FRI 10 PM   25.8  SUN 1 PM
SCOS2    13.0   19.02 FRI 10 PM   19.7  TUE 7 AM
YNNS2    12.0   19.84 FRI 10 PM   22.4  THU 7 AM

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.45 FRI 10 PM                     11.1  THU MAR 24
BRKS2     9.0   12.43 FRI 10 PM                     13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   13.60 FRI 4 PM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.24 FRI 9 PM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   15.25 FRI 9 PM    15.4  SAT 7 AM
AGCS2     6.0   6.54 FRI 9 PM                        6.7  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   21.40 FRI 9 PM    21.6  SAT 1 AM
HAWI4    15.0   20.06 FRI 9 AM    20.4  SAT 7 AM
AKRI4    16.0   20.16 FRI 10 PM   20.5  SAT 7 PM

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.20 FRI 7 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0  E16.50 FRI 9 PM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.34 FRI 9 PM                      21.8  FRI MAR 25
JCKM5    12.0   15.40 FRI 9 PM                      15.7  FRI MAR 25

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.81 FRI 9 PM                      94.3  WED MAR 23

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.92 FRI 4 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LSSI4    10.0    9.98 FRI 9 PM                      11.8  SUN MAR 20
SPWI4    10.0   11.20 FRI 11 AM                     12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.55 FRI 10 PM                     18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   15.70 FRI 9 PM                      17.9  WED MAR 23
MMLM5    14.0   14.42 FRI 10 PM                     15.6  WED MAR 23

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   12.37 FRI 9 PM                      15.7  TUE MAR 22
620 
WGUS83 KFSD 261543
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

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

  REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF  
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-280343-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110326T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20 FEET TODAY...THEN VERY 
  SLOWLY FALLT TO NEAR 19 FEET LATE AFTERNOON MARCH 30TH.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 14 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...AND 
  MEMORIAL PARK IN HURON WILL BE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC111-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.8 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
  WILL BE OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.110320T0515Z.110326T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER ARE OVERTOPPED...FLOODING AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR A WIDTH OF 1/4
  TO 1/3 MILE. THE WATER ALSO REACHES THE LOW STEEL OF THE BRIDGE AT 
  THE GAGING LOCATION ON 466TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC011-101-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON MARCH 26...THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
  471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 

$$

SDC101-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
  AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 

$$

SDC099-101-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 15.5 FEET TODAY
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE ON 250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC...AND 248TH STREET EAST OF THE 
  GAGE IS FLOODED...ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER COUNTY ROADS. FLOODING 
  WILL AFFECT THE CITY OF RENNER WITH WATER GOING OVER THE MAIN ROAD IN
  TOWN. 

$$

SDC099-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH
  MARCH 28TH...THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

SDC099-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110324T1828Z.110325T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 6.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS 
  BETWEEN RENNER AND SIOUX FALLS. FLOODING COULD ALSO AFFECT THE CITY 
  OF RENNER IF WATER IS SPILLING FROM THE BIG SIOUX BASIN UPSTREAM OF 
  RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-280342-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH
  MARCH 27TH...THEN BEGIN A VERY SLOW FALL. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL VERY SLOW FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC125-280342-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T0600Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T0600Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF DAVIS WILL BEING 
  FLOODING...AND SEVERAL HOUSES IN THE WESTERN PARTS OF DAVIS ARE IN 
  DANGER OF FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-280342-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110329T2248Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110328T2248Z.NR/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE SLOWLY FALLING. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 461ST AVENUE NORTHEAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MAJOR FLOODING OF 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 

$$

MNC033-063-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY ON SATURDAY MARCH
  26...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 17.0 FEET...THE LOWER LEVEES IN JACKSON ARE 
  OVERTOPPED FLOODING PARKS AND BALLFIELDS. 

$$

MNC133-SDC099-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 91.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
  CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
  MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC041-059-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
 LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-280342-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110328T1500Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.110327T1500Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1200Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T1200Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-280342-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

MNC083-261613-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-110328T0600Z/
/MMLM5.2.SM.110321T0737Z.110323T1515Z.110326T1326Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 8 AM 
  SATURDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 13.6 FEET BY 7 AM 
  SUNDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THERE WILL BE MINOR FLOODING OF LOW 
  LYING AREAS OUTSIDE OF MARSHALL. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.89 SAT  9 AM                     20.2  SAT MAR 26
FORS2    12.0   19.98 SAT  9 AM                     20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   25.09 SAT 10 AM   25.8  TUE 1 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   19.26 SAT  9 AM   20.0  TUE 1 AM    
YNNS2    12.0   20.63 SAT 10 AM   23.2  THU 7 PM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   11.86 SAT 10 AM                     11.9  SAT MAR 26
BRKS2     9.0   12.34 SAT 10 AM   12.7  SAT 3 PM    13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   12.80 SAT  9 AM                     13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.39 SAT  9 AM   15.6  SAT 7 PM    15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   15.12 SAT  9 AM                     15.3  FRI MAR 25
AGCS2    6.0     6.41 SAT  9 AM                      6.7  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   21.20 SAT  9 AM                     21.5  FRI MAR 25
HAWI4    15.0   20.30 SAT  9 AM                     20.3  SAT MAR 26
AKRI4    16.0   20.33 SAT  9 AM   20.5  SAT 7 PM    

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.90 SAT  9 AM                     14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   16.50 FRI  7 AM                     17.3  TUE MAR 22

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.56 SAT  9 AM                     21.8  FRI MAR 25
JCKM5    12.0   15.59 SAT  9 AM                     15.7  FRI MAR 25

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   91.09 SAT  9 AM                     94.3  WED MAR 23

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.92 FRI  4 PM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
SPWI4    10.0   11.20 FRI 11 AM                     12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.47 SAT  9 AM                     18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   15.00 SAT  9 AM                     17.9  WED MAR 23
MMLM5    14.0   13.96 SAT  9 AM                     15.6  WED MAR 23
532 
WGUS83 KFSD 270152
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

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

  SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-281352-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110326T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.1 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.5 FEET...HIGHWAY 14 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...AND 
MEMORIAL PARK IN HURON WILL BE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC111-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 


$$

SDC035-061-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.7 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC067-135-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY TUESDAY MARCH 29 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC135-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
WILL BE OVERTOPPED 


$$

SDC011-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.110320T0515Z.110326T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE GAUGE AT BRUCE APPEARS TO BE AFFECTED BY ICE
  AND MAY BE UNRELIABLE AT TIMES THROUGH THE WEEKEND DUE TO COLD
  WEATHER. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
STREETS. 


$$

SDC011-101-281351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110401T0600Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.110331T0600Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE GAUGE AT BROOKINGS APPEARS TO BE AFFECTED BY
  ICE AND MAY BE UNRELIABLE AT TIMES THROUGH THE WEEKEND DUE TO COLD
  WEATHER. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 12.4 FEET BY SUNDAY MARCH 27. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MARCH 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MEDARY ON 
471ST AVENUE IS OVERTOPPED. 


$$

SDC101-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 13.0 FEET...240TH STREET WEST OF TRENT IS FLOODED 
AND WATER THREATENS SOME HOMES IN TRENT. 


$$

SDC099-101-281351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110401T1400Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.110331T1400Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.1 FEET THROUGH 1 AM
  SUNDAY...THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

SDC099-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110324T1828Z.110325T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 6.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS 
BETWEEN RENNER AND SIOUX FALLS. FLOODING COULD ALSO AFFECT THE CITY 
OF RENNER IF WATER IS SPILLING FROM THE BIG SIOUX BASIN UPSTREAM OF 
RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 21.2 FEET BY 1 AM
  SUNDAY THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.4 FEET BY 1 AM SUNDAY
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 


$$

SDC125-281351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T1613Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T1613Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 11 AM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS AND SOME FIELDS BEGIN 
FLOODING. 


$$

SDC027-281351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110330T0051Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110329T0051Z.NR/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 07AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.5 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
ON 461ST AVENUE NORTHEAST OF COLFAX CORNER...AND MAJOR FLOODING OF 
AGRICULTURAL LAND SOUTH OF DAVIS BEGINS. 


$$

MNC033-063-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 


$$

MNC063-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110326T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM MONDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

IAC041-059-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
LANDS BEGINS. 


$$

IAC041-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110328T1500Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.110327T1500Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
BEGINS. 


$$

IAC021-041-281351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1800Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T1800Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

MNC083-281351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
LOW LYING AREAS. 


$$

MNC133-SDC099-270222-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-110327T0152Z/
/JSPM5.2.RS.110321T0610Z.110323T1545Z.110326T1600Z.UU/
852 PM CDT SAT MAR 26 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SPLIT ROCK CREEK BELOW JASPER.
* AT 08PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 90.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 91.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 91.0 FEET...THE LOWER BANKS ON THIS STRETCH OF THE 
CREEK ARE OVERTOPPED. THE LOW WATER CROSSING ON 250TH STREET AT THE 
MN/SD STATE LINE IS FLOODED. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.93 SAT 7 PM    20.1  SUN 1 AM
FORS2    12.0   19.81 SAT 7 PM                      20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   25.04 SAT 8 PM    25.7  TUE 1 AM
SCOS2    13.0   19.36 SAT 7 PM    20.0  TUE 1 AM
YNNS2    12.0   21.20 SAT 8 PM    23.1  WED 1 AM

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.24 SAT 8 PM                        M
BRKS2     9.0   12.18 SAT 8 PM    12.4  SUN 1 AM
FLAS2    11.0   12.80 SAT 9 AM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.36 SAT 8 PM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   15.07 SAT 7 PM                      15.3  FRI MAR 25
AGCS2     6.0    6.32 SAT 7 PM                       6.7  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   21.01 SAT 7 PM    21.2  SUN 1 AM
HAWI4    15.0   20.30 SAT 9 AM                      20.3  SAT MAR 26
AKRI4    16.0   20.37 SAT 8 PM                      20.4  SAT MAR 26

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.70 SAT 8 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   16.50 FRI 7 AM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.29 SAT 8 PM                      21.8  FRI MAR 25
JCKM5    12.0   15.42 SAT 8 PM                      15.6  SAT MAR 26

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.92 FRI 4 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
SPWI4    10.0   11.20 FRI 11 AM                     12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.39 SAT 8 PM                      18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   15.01 SAT 7 PM                      17.7  WED MAR 23

SPLIT ROCK CREEK
JSPM5    91.0   90.66 SAT 8 PM                      94.3  WED MAR 23
229 
WGUS83 KFSD 271552
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

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

  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS  
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER 
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-290352-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110326T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL THROUGH THIS
  NEXT WEEK. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW THROUGH THIS
  NEXT WEEK. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
  WILL BE OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.110320T0515Z.110326T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE GAGE MAY BE AFFECTED BY ICE GIVING 
  ERRATIC READINGS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
  466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
  465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
  STREETS. 

$$

SDC011-101-290351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE
  BY APRIL 1. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL THURSDAY NIGHT.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  BY MARCH 31. 
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-290351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110401T0900Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.110331T0900Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE MARCH 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...SOME HOMES IN DELL RAPIDS AND RENNER ARE
  FLOODED...AND THE JAYCEE CAMP BETWEEN BALTIC AND RENNER IS ALSO 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL ON MONDAY 
  MARCH 29. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

SDC099-271622-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-110327T1552Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110324T1828Z.110325T0730Z.110327T1212Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 6.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS 
  BETWEEN RENNER AND SIOUX FALLS. FLOODING COULD ALSO AFFECT THE CITY 
  OF RENNER IF WATER IS SPILLING FROM THE BIG SIOUX BASIN UPSTREAM OF 
  RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 21.0 FEET BY 1 AM
  MONDAY...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL. 

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110327T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING...AND WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL 
  ON MONDAY MARCH 29. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY TODAY...THEN BEGIN A
  SLOW FALL ON MONDAY MARCH 29. 
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

SDC125-281800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110328T1800Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110327T1800Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 1 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  THE AFTERNOON OR EVENING OF SUNDAY MARCH 27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS AND SOME FIELDS BEGIN 
  FLOODING. 

$$

SDC027-290351-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110330T0651Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110329T0651Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 2 AM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE IS ESTIMATED AT 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 16.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 304TH STREET WEST OF DALESBURG...HIGHWAY 19 NEAR 299TH STREET 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD...302ND STREET NEAR COLFAX CORNER WILL BE FLOODED...
  AND APPROXIMATELY 10000 ACRES COULD BE FLOODED BETWEEN CENTERVILLE 
  AND VERMILLION. 

$$

IAC041-059-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 04PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC041-290300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-110329T0300Z/
/SPWI4.1.SM.110317T1206Z.110321T1600Z.110328T0300Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT SPENCER.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS...AND MINOR 
  FLOODING OF THE SPENCER CITY PARK AND SOME RURAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS 
  BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110329T1800Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110328T1800Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

MNC083-290351-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 28. 
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS LIKELY TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
  MONDAY MORNING MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
  LOW LYING AREAS. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.66 SUN  9 AM                     20.2  SAT MAR 26
FORS2    12.0   19.47 SUN  9 AM                     20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.91 SUN 10 AM   25.4  THU 7 AM    
SCOS2    13.0   19.43 SUN  9 AM   20.0  WED 1 PM    
YNNS2    12.0   21.74 SUN 10 AM   22.8  THU 7 AM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0    10.37 SUN 10 AM                     11.9  SAT MAR 26
BRKS2    9.0    11.90 SUN 10 AM                     13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 SUN  9 AM                     13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   15.00 SUN  9 AM                     15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   14.88 SUN  9 AM                     15.3  FRI MAR 25
AGCS2    6.0     5.91 SUN  9 AM                      6.7  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   20.59 SUN  9 AM    21.0 MON 1 AM    21.5  FRI MAR 25
HAWI4    15.0   20.30 SAT  9 AM    20.3 SUN 1 PM    20.3  SAT MAR 26
AKRI4    16.0   20.33 SUN 10 AM                     20.4  SAT MAR 26

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.30  SUN 9 AM                     14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0  E16.20  SUN 9 AM                     17.3  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.92  FRI 4 PM                     15.1  SAT MAR 19
SPWI4    10.0   11.20 FRI 11 AM                     12.2  MON MAR 21
LNNI4    18.0   18.28 SUN 10 AM                     18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   14.31 SUN  9 AM                     17.7  WED MAR 23
182 
WGUS83 KFSD 280220
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

 
   
   
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS 
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
  REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-291420-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110326T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 


$$

SDC111-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  27.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 


$$

SDC035-061-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 25.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC067-135-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC135-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110331T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.9 FEET BY THURSDAY MARCH 31
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
WILL BE OVERTOPPED 


$$

SDC011-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.110320T0515Z.110326T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE GAUGE AT BRUCE APPEARS TO BE AFFECTED BY ICE AND IS 
  UNRELIABLE AT THIS TIME.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
STREETS. 


$$

SDC011-101-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
FLOOD. 


$$

SDC101-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 


$$

SDC099-101-291419-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110401T1930Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.110331T1930Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 2 PM FRIDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MARCH 31.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC IS 
FLOODED...PARK ROAD IN DELL RAPIDS IS FLOODED...AND SOME HOMES ALONG 
1ST AVENUE IN DELL RAPIDS ARE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY 1 AM
  MONDAY.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 


$$

SDC099-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AGCS2.3.ER.110327T1618Z.110327T2030Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SILVER CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH 
  27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 6.0 FEET...SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS 
BETWEEN RENNER AND SIOUX FALLS. FLOODING COULD ALSO AFFECT THE CITY 
OF RENNER IF WATER IS SPILLING FROM THE BIG SIOUX BASIN UPSTREAM OF 
RENNER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.1 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 


$$

MNC033-063-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 


$$

MNC063-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110326T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC125-290125-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110329T0125Z/
/DVSS2.2.SM.110316T2230Z.110320T1245Z.110328T0125Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM MONDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR DAVIS.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS AND SOME FIELDS BEGIN 
FLOODING. 


$$

SDC027-291419-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110330T0130Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110329T0130Z.NR/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 02PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

IAC041-059-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.

$$

IAC021-041-291419-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110330T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110329T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 7 PM TUESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MARCH 28.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

MNC083-291419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSM5.2.ER.110320T2151Z.110323T0730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT SUN MAR 27 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE REDWOOD RIVER AT RUSSELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...THE RIGHT BANK OVERFLOWS FLOODING SOME 
LOW LYING AREAS. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.71 SUN 8 PM                      20.2  SAT MAR 26
FORS2    12.0   19.16 SUN 8 PM                      20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.75 SUN 8 PM    25.4  THU 7 AM     
SCOS2    13.0   19.34 SUN 8 PM    20.0  WED 1 PM     
YNNS2    12.0   22.02 SUN 9 PM    22.9  THU 1 PM     

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0    10.15 SUN 9 PM                         M     
BRKS2    9.0    11.97 SUN 9 PM                      13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 SUN 9 AM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   14.75 SUN 8 PM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   15.06 SUN 8 PM                      15.3  FRI MAR 25
AGCS2    6.0     6.27 SUN 8 PM                       6.7  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   21.03 SUN 8 PM                      21.5  FRI MAR 25
HAWI4    15.0   20.30 SAT 9 AM    20.3  MON 1 AM    
AKRI4    16.0   20.30 SUN 8 PM                      20.4  SAT MAR 26

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.33 SUN 8 PM                      21.8  FRI MAR 25
JCKM5    12.0   15.39 SUN 8 PM                      15.6  SAT MAR 26

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.00 SUN 8 PM                      14.0  SUN MAR 20
WKAS2    14.0   15.28 SUN 2 PM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER 
MIFI4    12.0   12.92 FRI 4 PM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LNNI4    18.0   18.18 SUN 8 PM                      18.7  THU MAR 24

REDWOOD RIVER
RUSM5    14.0   14.31 SUN 8 PM                      17.7  WED MAR 23
578 
WGUS83 KFSD 281514
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD 

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

  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS 
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-300314-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110326T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
  BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 

$$

SDC111-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
  OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
  GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC035-061-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110328T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.5 FEET THROUGH WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC067-135-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110328T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY 1 PM
  MONDAY THEN HOLD STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
  FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
  HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
  JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
  FLOODED. 

$$

SDC135-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
  WILL BE OVERTOPPED 

$$

SDC011-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.110320T0515Z.110328T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.5 FEET...THE HIGHER BANKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
  RIVER ARE OVERTOPPED...FLOODING AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR A WIDTH OF
  1/4 TO 1/3 MILE. THE WATER ALSO REACHES THE LOW STEEL OF THE BRIDGE
  AT THE GAGING LOCATION ON 466TH AVENUE. 

$$

SDC011-101-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
  FLOOD. 

$$

SDC101-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
  SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
  FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 

$$

SDC099-101-300313-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC IS 
  FLOODED...PARK ROAD IN DELL RAPIDS IS FLOODED...AND SOME HOMES
  ALONG 1ST AVENUE IN DELL RAPIDS ARE FLOODED. 

$$

SDC099-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT ROADS...
  HOMES...AND BUSINESSES IN RENNER. 

$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.4 FEET 
  BY 7 AM TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
  SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 

$$

IAC149-SDC127-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.2 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY AND
  THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 

$$

MNC033-063-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
  ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 

$$

MNC063-300313-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110326T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST NOW AND WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY
  FALL ON TUESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
  BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 

$$

SDC027-300313-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110330T1030Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110329T1030Z.NR/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 5 AM WEDNESDAY... 
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 15.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE COULD 
  START FLOODING IF THE LEVEES FAIL. 

$$

IAC041-059-281544-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-110328T1514Z/
/MIFI4.2.SM.110317T0104Z.110319T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR MILFORD.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY MARCH
  27.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL
  LANDS BEGINS. 

$$

IAC021-041-300000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110330T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110329T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
  FLOODED. 

$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.52 MON 9 AM                      20.2  SAT MAR 26
FORS2    12.0   19.12 MON 9 AM                      20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.46 MON 10 AM                     25.1  SAT MAR 26
SCOS2    13.0   19.35 MON 9 AM                      19.5  MON MAR 28
YNNS2    12.0   22.17 MON 10 AM   22.4  WED 1 AM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   11.04 MON 10 AM                     12.1  MON MAR 28
BRKS2     9.0   11.55 MON 10 AM                     13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 SUN 9 AM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   14.50 MON 9 AM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   14.53 MON 9 AM                      15.3  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   20.18 MON 9 AM                      21.5  FRI MAR 25
HAWI4    15.0   19.70 MON 9 AM                      20.3  SAT MAR 26
AKRI4    16.0   20.19 MON 9 AM                      20.4  SAT MAR 26

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.47 MON 9 AM                      21.8  FRI MAR 25
JCKM5    12.0   15.38 MON 9 AM                      15.6  SAT MAR 26

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   14.69 MON 7 AM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   11.21 MON 9 AM                      15.1  SAT MAR 19
LNNI4    18.0   18.06 MON 10 AM                     18.7  THU MAR 24

MG
585 
WGUS83 KFSD 290220
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

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

  LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN SOUTH 
DAKOTA...IOWA...MINNESOTA...
  JAMES RIVER AT HURON
  JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG
  JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL
  JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND
  JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON
  VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU
  BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN
  BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON
  DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM
  DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON
   
.THE FOLLOWING RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE FORECAST PRECIPITATION THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE RAINS COULD AFFECT THE CREST 
FORECASTS. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

THE NEXT SCHEDULED STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. 

&&

SDC005-301420-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.SM.110320T1215Z.110326T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT HURON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.2 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.5 FEET...THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE 
BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION. 


$$

SDC111-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.3.SM.110319T1444Z.110325T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET
  BY 1 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 19.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 34 IS 
OVERTOPPED...AND THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE 
GAGE ON 407TH AVENUE. 


$$

SDC035-061-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.3.SM.110317T0025Z.110328T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER AT MITCHELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.4 FEET THROUGH WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 25.0 FEET...WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
ON 257TH STREET AT THE GAGE...AND HIGHWAY 42 EAST OF ETHAN WILL BE 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC067-135-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.3.SM.000000T0000Z.110328T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.4 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW
  DAYS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 44 BETWEEN PARKSTON AND 
FREEMAN...HIGHWAY 46 WEST OF IRENE...STONE CHURCH ROAD BETWEEN 
HIGHWAY 46 AND MENNO...HIGHWAY 81 NORTH OF YANKTON...AND THE 
JAMESVILLE COLONY ROAD IN NORTHERN YANKTON COUNTY WILL ALL BE 
FLOODED. 


$$

SDC135-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.3.SM.110321T1445Z.110330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE JAMES RIVER ABOVE YANKTON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 
  30 THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING.
* AT STAGES NEAR 23.0 FEET...THE BRIDGE ON 303RD STREET AT THE GAGE 
WILL BE OVERTOPPED 


$$

SDC011-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.3.ER.110320T0515Z.110328T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BRUCE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THIS GAGE IS BEING AFFECTED BY ICE...WHICH MAY
  PRODUCE ERRATIC STAGE READINGS.
* AT STAGES NEAR 10.5 FEET...198TH STREET AND 199TH STREET BETWEEN 
466TH AND 467TH AVENUES ARE FLOODED...AS IS 202ND STREET BETWEEN 
465TH AND 467TH AVENUES, AND 465TH AVENUE BETWEEN 203RD AND 204TH 
STREETS. 


$$

SDC011-101-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.3.SM.110319T1930Z.110325T0146Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 11.7 FEET...473RD AVENUE SOUTH OF THE GAGE BEGINS TO
FLOOD. 


$$

SDC101-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLAS2.2.ER.110320T1615Z.110323T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT FLANDREAU.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 12.0 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FLANDREAU INDIAN
SCHOOL BEGINS TO FLOOD...AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IN THE 
FLANDREAU CITY PARK. 


$$

SDC099-101-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.3.SM.110317T2100Z.110324T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.5 FEET...250TH STREET WEST OF BALTIC IS 
FLOODED...PARK ROAD IN DELL RAPIDS IS FLOODED...AND SOME HOMES ALONG 
1ST AVENUE IN DELL RAPIDS ARE FLOODED. 


$$

SDC099-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.2.SM.110317T2230Z.110326T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS 60TH STREET.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.6 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...SOME FARM BUILDINGS BETWEEN RENNER AND 
SIOUX FALLS ARE THREATENED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC119-SDC083-099-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SXFS2.2.SM.110320T0932Z.110326T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX FALLS NORTH CLIFF.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.


$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWI4.2.SM.110317T2239Z.110326T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT HAWARDEN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.3 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...SOME FARM HOUSES ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA 
SIDE OF THE RIVER ARE ISOLATED BY HIGH WATER. 


$$

IAC149-SDC127-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKRI4.3.SM.110318T0400Z.110327T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT AKRON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 48 NEAR AKRON IS FLOODED. 


$$

MNC033-063-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.2.ER.110321T0710Z.110324T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER NEAR WINDOM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET.
* AT STAGES NEAR 21.0 FEET...ISLAND PARK IN WINDOM BEGINS TO FLOOD...
ALONG WITH SOME AGRICULTURAL LANDS OUTSIDE OF WINDOM. 


$$

MNC063-301419-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JCKM5.2.SM.110320T1408Z.110326T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 08PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET 
  BY 7 AM WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT HOMES AND 
BUSINESSES ALONG THE NON-LEVEED PORTIONS OF THE RIVER IN JACKSON. 


$$

SDC027-301030-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-110330T1030Z/
/WKAS2.3.SM.110319T0516Z.110324T1215Z.110329T1030Z.NR/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE VERMILLION RIVER NEAR WAKONDA.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 07AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TUESDAY MARCH 29.
* AT STAGES NEAR 14.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS
IN NON-LEVEED AREAS AND SOME AGRICULTURAL LAND WILL FLOOD IF THE 
LEVEES FAIL. 


$$

IAC021-041-290250-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110330T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.SM.110315T1945Z.110324T1345Z.110329T0145Z.NO/
920 PM CDT MON MAR 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE.
* AT 09PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON MONDAY MARCH 
  28.
* RECENT ACTIVITY...THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9 PM MONDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 17.7 FEET BY 7 AM 
  WEDNESDAY.
* AT STAGES NEAR 18.5 FEET...THE CITY PARK IN SIOUX RAPIDS IS 
FLOODED. 


$$

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

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   19.44 MON 8 PM                      20.2  SAT MAR 26
FORS2    12.0   18.96 MON 8 PM                      20.3  FRI MAR 25
JRMS2    17.0   24.38 MON 9 PM                      25.1  SAT MAR 26
SCOS2    13.0   19.26 MON 8 PM                      19.5  SUN MAR 27
YNNS2    12.0   22.18 MON 9 PM    22.4  WED 1 AM 

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0   10.23 MON 9 PM                        M
BRKS2     9.0   11.66 MON 9 PM                      13.4  THU MAR 24
FLAS2    11.0   12.20 SUN 9 AM                      13.9  WED MAR 23
DERS2    12.0   14.41 MON 8 PM                      15.6  THU MAR 24
SFLS2    12.0   14.48 MON 8 PM                      15.3  FRI MAR 25
SXFS2    16.0   20.03 MON 8 PM                      21.5  FRI MAR 25
HAWI4    15.0   19.70 MON 9 AM                      20.3  SAT MAR 26
AKRI4    16.0   20.03 MON 9 PM                      20.4  SAT MAR 26

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
WDOM5    19.0   21.21 MON 8 PM                      21.8  FRI MAR 25
JCKM5    12.0   15.35 MON 8 PM                      15.6  SAT MAR 26

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   14.69 MON 7 AM                      17.3  TUE MAR 22

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LNNI4    18.0   17.97 MON 9 PM                      18.7  THU MAR 24

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 16, 11:32 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDLyon45 days
Mar 16, 11:32 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDSioux54 days
Mar 16, 11:32 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDPlymouth53 days
Mar 16, 11:32 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDLyon9 days
Mar 16, 11:32 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDClay12 days

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Sources

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