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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this river flood warning at Apr 5, 2013, 1:46 PM CDT for Ward County, North Dakota. It took effect at Apr 7, 2013, 4:36 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2013, 1:46 PM CDT (18:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2013, 4:36 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2013, 12:29 PM CDT
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Ward County, ND
The river
Written for the forecast point Souris River at Sawyer (SWRN8).
- Action stage
- 1523 ft
- Minor stage
- 1524 ft
- Moderate stage
- 1526 ft
- Major stage
- 1528 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
056
WGUS43 KBIS 051846
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
146 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED FLOOD
WARNINGS FOR...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...SAWYER...VELVA...
MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN...SAWYER...AND VELVA...A STEADY RISE
IN WATER LEVEL IS UNDERWAY. LATE THIS MORNING...THE SOURIS RIVER
WAS AT A STAGE OF 31.8 FEET AT LOGAN...16.0 FEET AT SAWYER...AND
IS ESTIMATED AT 1497.6 FEET AT VELVA. THIS RISE IS IN RESPONSE TO
INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM. RELEASES FROM LAKE
DARLING ARE AT 2300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND AND ARE EXPECTED TO
REMAIN AT THAT LEVEL THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THE INCREASED RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED FLOW OUT OF THE
RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
DURING NORMAL OPEN WATER SEASON ON THE SOURIS RIVER THIS AMOUNT OF
WATER WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH TO CREATE FLOODING IN THIS AREA. HOWEVER...
ICE ON THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN
WOULD BE REALIZED DURING NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON. THIS RISE
IN THE RIVER LEVEL POSES AN INCREASED RISK OF ICE RELATED FLOODING.
ICE AFFECTED FLOW IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE THE RIVER TO REACH FLOOD
STAGE OVER THE WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
RIVER OBSERVERS WHO SPOT PROBLEMATIC HIGH WATER ARE ENCOURAGED TO
REPORT THEIR OBSERVATIONS TO LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR RELAY
TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
NDC101-061846-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0003.130407T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T0200Z.130408T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
146 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 12PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS...31.8 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.0 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 31.8 FRI 12 PM 33.2 34.5 35.0 35.0 35.0
$$
NDC101-061846-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0004.130407T1047Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130407T1047Z.130408T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
146 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 16.0 FRI 11 AM 19.7 22.1 22.9 23.0 23.0
$$
NDC049-061846-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130408T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130408T1200Z.130410T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
146 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1498.9 1502.7 1505.0 1505.4 1505.5
$$18 follow-up statements
949
WGUS83 KBIS 052118
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
418 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN
NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER
AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE DISCHARGE WILL BE INCREASED TO 2800 CFS LATER TODAY. THE
INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED FLOW
OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
ICE ON THE RIVER IS CAUSING HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-062118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130407T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 13.5 FRI 3 PM 13.5 13.9 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC101-062118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130405T2300Z.130408T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE LATER THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 13.7 FRI 3 PM 14.1 14.7 15.7 16.0 16.0
$$
NDC101-062118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.130407T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T0200Z.130408T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY LATE EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 31.9 FRI 3 PM 32.3 33.9 35.1 35.5 35.5
$$
NDC101-062118-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.130407T0936Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130407T0936Z.130409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO EXCEED 23 FEET TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 17.9 21.1 22.7 23.4 23.5
$$
NDC049-062118-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130408T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130408T1200Z.130410T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1497.8 1500.8 1504.1 1505.4 1505.9
$$
LTH/AJS569
WGUS83 KBIS 061704
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1204 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
ICE ON THE RIVER IS CAUSING HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
THE RIVER GAGE NORTHWEST OF MINOT...NEAR WHAT IS CALLED THE
BOY SCOUT CAMP...HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BE ICE FREE SATURDAY MORNING.
THIS HAS RESULTED IN A TEMPORARY FALL IN THE RIVER LEVEL THERE. THE
RIVER LEVEL IS NOW FORECAST TO RESUME ITS RISE AT THAT
LOCATION BASED ON RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-072304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.1 SAT 11 AM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC101-072304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130408T1800Z.130408T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE MONDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 11.8 SAT 11 AM 12.6 13.8 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC101-072304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.130407T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T0200Z.130408T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 33.2 SAT 11 AM 34.5 35.4 35.5 35.5 35.5
$$
NDC101-072304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.130407T0936Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130407T0936Z.130409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO EXCEED 23 FEET TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 22.2 23.1 23.5 23.5 23.5
$$
NDC049-072304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130408T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130408T1200Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1502.7 1505.0 1505.6 1506.1 1506.2
$$251
WGUS83 KBIS 070203
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
903 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
ICE ON THE RIVER IS CAUSING HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
THE RIVER GAGE NORTHWEST OF MINOT...NEAR WHAT IS CALLED THE
BOY SCOUT CAMP...HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BE ICE FREE SATURDAY MORNING.
THIS HAS RESULTED IN A TEMPORARY FALL IN THE RIVER LEVEL THERE. THE
RIVER LEVEL IS NOW FORECAST TO RESUME ITS RISE AT THAT
LOCATION BASED ON RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-080203-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 SAT 8 PM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.0
$$
NDC101-080203-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-130412T1200Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130408T1800Z.130408T1800Z.130412T0000Z.NO/
903 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE MONDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 11.7 SAT 8 PM 13.5 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC101-080203-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0003.130407T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T0600Z.130409T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.5 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 33.7 SAT 8 PM 34.8 35.5 35.5 35.5 35.5
$$
NDC101-080203-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.130407T0936Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130407T0936Z.130409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO EXCEED 23 FEET TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 22.7 23.4 23.5 23.5 23.5
$$
NDC049-080203-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130408T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130408T1200Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 PM CDT SAT APR 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1504.1 1505.4 1505.9 1506.2 1506.3
$$327
WGUS83 KBIS 071531
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1031 AM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN AND SAWYER...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...MINOR FLOODING
IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
ICE ON THE RIVER IS CAUSING HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-082131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130407T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE STEADY AROUND 14.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 SUN 9 AM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 13.5
$$
NDC101-082131-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-130413T1200Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130410T0000Z.130410T0000Z.130413T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE
TUESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 12.0 SUN 9 AM 12.5 13.5 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC101-082131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T1322Z.130409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.1 SUN 10 AM 34.7 35.4 35.4 35.4 35.4
$$
NDC101-082131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130410T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 23.5
FEET EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 22.7 23.1 23.5 23.5 23.5
$$
NDC049-082131-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130409T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130409T0000Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 1506
FEET TUESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1504.4 1505.4 1506.1 1506.2 1506.3
$$941
WGUS83 KBIS 080349
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...LOGAN AND SAWYER...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...MINOR FLOODING
IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
ICE ON THE RIVER IS CAUSING HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-090349-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.130408T0448Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.ER.130408T0448Z.130411T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.5 SUN 10 PM 19.1 19.3 19.5 19.5 19.5
$$
NDC101-090349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130408T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 SUN 10 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.1 13.6
$$
NDC101-090349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-130413T1200Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130410T0600Z.130410T0600Z.130413T0000Z.NO/
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 10:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE EARLY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 12.3 SUN 10 PM 12.9 13.9 14.0 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC101-090349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T1322Z.130410T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.4 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.3 SUN 10 PM 34.8 35.3 35.4 35.4 35.4
$$
NDC101-090348-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130410T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 23.5 FEET EARLY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 22.9 23.3 23.5 23.5 23.5
$$
NDC049-090348-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130409T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130409T0000Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 PM CDT SUN APR 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REACH 1506
FEET THURSDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.0 1505.9 1506.2 1506.3 1506.3
$$948
WGUS83 KBIS 081716
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1216 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
AT THE UPSTREAM LOCATIONS OF FOXHOLM AND MINOT 4 NW...THE ICE IS NOW
OFF THE RIVER AND WATER LEVELS ARE MORE INDICATIVE OF OPEN WATER. IN
THE AREAS STILL COVERED IN ICE...SUCH AS LOGAN...SAWYER...AND VELVA...
ICE ON THE RIVER CONTINUES TO CAUSE HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-092316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130408T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.3 MON 11 AM 14.3 14.3 14.2 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC101-092316-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-130413T0600Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130411T0600Z.130411T0600Z.130412T1800Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE EARLY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 12.5 MON 11 AM 13.0 13.7 14.0 14.0 13.7
$$
NDC101-092316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T1322Z.130411T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.7 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.6 MON 11 AM 35.1 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6
$$
NDC101-092315-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 23.8
FEET THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 23.0 23.5 23.8 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC049-092315-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130409T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130409T1200Z.130413T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 1506
FEET EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.0 1505.4 1505.8 1506.1 1506.3
$$
JV/AJS222
WGUS83 KBIS 090325
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
AT THE UPSTREAM LOCATIONS OF FOXHOLM AND MINOT 4 NW...THE ICE IS NOW
OFF THE RIVER AND WATER LEVELS ARE MORE INDICATIVE OF OPEN WATER. IN
THE AREAS STILL COVERED IN ICE...SUCH AS LOGAN...SAWYER...AND VELVA...
ICE ON THE RIVER CONTINUES TO CAUSE HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE
REALIZED DURING THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-100325-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.2 MON 10 PM 19.6 20.0 20.3 20.5 20.0
$$
NDC101-100324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.3 MON 9 PM 14.3 14.3 13.9 13.8 13.8
$$
NDC101-100324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-130413T0600Z/
/MINN8.1.DR.130412T0600Z.130412T0600Z.130412T1800Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 12.6 MON 9 PM 13.0 13.5 13.9 13.9 13.3
$$
NDC101-100324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T1322Z.130411T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.7 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.9 MON 10 PM 35.4 35.6 35.7 35.6 35.6
$$
NDC101-100324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130411T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 23.8
FEET THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 23.3 23.7 23.8 23.8 23.7
$$
NDC049-100324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.130409T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130409T1200Z.130413T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1503 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1502.7 SUN 4 PM 1505.2 1505.6 1505.9 1506.2
1506.3
$$
NDC049-100324-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 54.9
FEET FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.3 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-100324-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130410T1630Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130410T1630Z.130415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 9.6 MON 10 PM 10.2 11.4 12.2 12.5 12.7
$$174
WGUS83 KBIS 091552
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
AT THE UPSTREAM LOCATION OF FOXHOLM...THE ICE IS NOW OFF THE RIVER AND
WATER LEVELS ARE MORE INDICATIVE OF OPEN WATER. IN THE AREAS STILL
COVERED IN ICE...SUCH AS LOGAN...SAWYER...AND VELVA...ICE ON THE RIVER
CONTINUES TO CAUSE HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE REALIZED DURING
THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-102152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.4 TUE 10 AM 20.0 20.4 20.8 20.5 19.3
$$
NDC101-102152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET INTO THURSDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.4 TUE 10 AM 14.4 14.4 14.1 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC101-102152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130407T1322Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.3 TUE 10 AM 35.6 35.7 35.8 35.8 35.5
$$
NDC101-102152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 23.8
FEET THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 23.5 23.7 23.8 23.8 23.8
$$
NDC049-102151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130409T1607Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TODAY AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.4 1505.6 1505.9 1506.1 1506.2
$$
NDC049-102151-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 54.9
FEET FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.5 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-102151-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130411T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130411T0200Z.130414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 9.7 TUE 10 AM 10.4 11.4 12.1 12.5 12.7
$$169
WGUS83 KBIS 100307
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE INCREASED RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED
FLOW OUT OF THE RAFFERTY AND ALAMEDA RESERVOIRS IN CANADA.
AT THE UPSTREAM LOCATION OF FOXHOLM...THE ICE IS NOW OFF THE RIVER AND
WATER LEVELS ARE MORE INDICATIVE OF OPEN WATER. IN THE AREAS STILL
COVERED IN ICE...SUCH AS LOGAN...SAWYER...AND VELVA...ICE ON THE RIVER
CONTINUES TO CAUSE HIGHER WATER LEVELS THAN WOULD BE REALIZED DURING
THE NORMAL...OPEN WATER SEASON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-110307-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.9 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 19.8 TUE 9 PM 20.3 20.8 20.8 20.0 19.0
$$
NDC101-110307-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.3 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.3 TUE 9 PM 14.3 14.3 14.1 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC101-110306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.2 TUE 9 PM 35.4 35.6 35.8 35.7 35.7
$$
NDC101-110306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR 23.8 FEET
THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 M 23.6 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.8
$$
NDC049-110306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 M 1505.5 1505.7 1506.0 1506.2 1506.1
$$
NDC049-110306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 54.9
FEET FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-110306-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130411T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130411T0600Z.130415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT TUE APR 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 9.8 TUE 9 PM 10.7 11.7 12.2 12.5 12.6
$$644
WGUS83 KBIS 101640
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND
BANTRY MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...SAWYER AND VELVA MINOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING. THE
CANADIAN RESERVOIRS ARE CURRENTLY RELEASING APPROXIMATELY A COMBINED 2400
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS ICE FREE FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH MINOT...WITH ICE
INCREASING IN THE LOGAN AREA AND POINTS FURTHER DOWNSTREAM...AFFECTING
FLOWS FOR THESE LOCATIONS.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THE REMAINDER OF THIS
WEEK WITH A POTENTIAL STORM SYSTEM FOR LATE THIS WEEKEND WITH ACCUMULATING
SNOW POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC075-112240-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-130416T1942Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0600Z.130416T0742Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.2 WED 10 AM 21.0 21.2 20.7 19.3 18.7
$$
NDC101-112239-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.3 WED 10 AM 14.3 14.3 13.9 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC101-112239-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130412T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.8 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.3 WED 10 AM 35.5 35.8 35.8 35.6 35.5
$$
NDC101-112239-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130416T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130413T1200Z.130413T1200Z.130414T1800Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.0 WED 7 AM 21.4 21.7 22.0 22.0 21.8
$$
NDC049-112239-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130410T1242Z.130413T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1504.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1504.3 TUE 4 PM 1505.3 1505.5 1505.7 1505.7 1505.6
$$
NDC049-112239-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.6 TUE 9 AM 54.6 54.7 54.7 54.8 54.8
$$
NDC049-112239-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130411T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130411T1200Z.130415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.2 WED 10 AM 11.0 11.8 12.3 12.5 12.7
$$893
WGUS83 KBIS 110301
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...TOWNER AND
BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...SAWYER AND VELVA...MINOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM.
THE UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REFLECTS
A CURRENT DISCHARGE OF 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND FROM LAKE DARLING. THE
CANADIAN RESERVOIRS ARE CURRENTLY RELEASING APPROXIMATELY A COMBINED 2400
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS ICE FREE FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH MINOT...WITH ICE
INCREASING IN THE LOGAN AREA AND POINTS FURTHER DOWNSTREAM...AFFECTING
FLOWS FOR THESE LOCATIONS.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THE REMAINDER OF THIS
WEEK WITH A POTENTIAL STORM SYSTEM FOR LATE THIS WEEKEND WITH ACCUMULATING
SNOW POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-120301-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-130416T1930Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0600Z.130416T0730Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.1 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 20.4 WED 9 PM 20.9 20.9 19.9 18.8 18.5
$$
NDC101-120301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 14.3 FEET TONIGHT.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.3 WED 9 PM 14.3 14.1 13.9 13.9 13.7
$$
NDC101-120301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...FLOOD DAMAGE BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.2 WED 9 PM 35.5 35.8 35.7 35.6 35.3
$$
NDC101-120301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130416T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130413T1200Z.130413T1200Z.130414T1800Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.0 WED 7 AM 21.6 21.9 22.0 21.9 21.7
$$
NDC049-120301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130410T2136Z.130413T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505 WED 11 AM 1505.4 1505.6 1505.7 1505.7 1505.5
$$
NDC049-120301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.0 WED 8 AM 54.6 54.7 54.8 54.8 54.8
$$
NDC049-120301-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130411T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130411T2100Z.130415T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT WED APR 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.4 WED 9 PM 11.1 12.0 12.4 12.6 12.7
$$388
WGUS83 KBIS 111935
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...WHICH IN TURN
ARE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN. CURRENT RELEASES
FROM CANADA ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE AS THE DAMS REACH THEIR DESIRED DRAWDOWN
LEVELS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS THAT LOWER FLOWS FROM THE DAMS
AND LESS ICE COVER ON THE RIVER...BARRING SIGNIFICANT LOCAL MELT...WILL
RESULT IN LOWER STAGES AT SHERWOOD EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW
LARGELY ICE FREE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM THROUGH MINOT AND IS BEGINNING TO
BREAK UP IN THE LOGAN AREA.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES THUS FAR FOR APRIL HAS RESULTED IN VERY GENTLE MELT
CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERNMOST SOURIS RIVER BASIN. THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT
WARMING TREND IN THE WEATHER FORECAST WHICH SUGGESTS THE GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS
IN NORTH DAKOTA WILL CONTINUE INTO NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-130135-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING WITH WATER LEVELS BEGINNING TO FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.0 THU 2 PM 21.3 20.3 18.9 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-130135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 THU 1 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 13.5
$$
NDC101-130135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130410T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.9 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.6 THU 2 PM 34.7 34.7 34.7 34.8 34.9
$$
NDC101-130135-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130419T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130417T0000Z.130417T0000Z.130417T1200Z.NO/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE
TUESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.1 THU 10 AM 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9
$$
NDC049-130135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130412T0000Z.130416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1504.8 WED 11 AM 1505.1 1505.3 1505.3 1505.4 1505.5
$$
NDC049-130135-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 THU 10 AM 54.6 54.7 54.8 54.8 54.8
$$
NDC049-130135-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130412T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T0600Z.130416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
235 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.6 THU 1 PM 11.2 11.8 12.4 12.6 12.7
$$918
WGUS83 KBIS 120437
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...
WHICH IN TURN ARE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN
SASKATCHEWAN. CURRENT RELEASES FROM CANADA ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE
AS THE DAMS REACH THEIR DESIRED DRAWDOWN LEVELS OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS THAT LOWER FLOWS FROM THE DAMS AND LESS ICE
COVER ON THE RIVER...BARRING SIGNIFICANT LOCAL MELT...WILL RESULT IN
LOWER STAGES AT SHERWOOD EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW
LARGELY ICE FREE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM THROUGH MINOT AND IS BEGINNING
TO BREAK UP IN THE LOGAN AREA.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES THUS FAR FOR APRIL HAS RESULTED IN VERY
GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERNMOST SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IN THE WEATHER FORECAST WHICH
SUGGESTS THE GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA WILL CONTINUE
INTO NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-130437-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-130418T0600Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0600Z.130417T1800Z.NO/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 18.
* AT 10:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 21.3 FEET TONIGHT WITH
WATER LEVELS BEGINNING TO FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.3 THU 11 PM 20.9 19.6 18.5 18.3 18.3
$$
NDC101-130436-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT FEW
DAYS. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 THU 11 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.0 13.4
$$
NDC101-130436-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130410T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.9 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.3 THU 11 PM 34.7 34.7 34.8 34.8 34.9
$$
NDC101-130436-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130419T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130417T0000Z.130417T0000Z.130417T1200Z.NO/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 18.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE
TUESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.1 THU 10 AM 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 22.0
$$
NDC049-130436-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.1 THU 5 PM 1505.2 1505.3 1505.4 1505.4 1505.5
$$
NDC049-130436-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 THU 10 AM 54.7 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
$$
NDC049-130436-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130412T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T0600Z.130416T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1137 PM CDT THU APR 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.8 THU 11 PM 11.5 12.1 12.5 12.7 12.7
$$309
WGUS83 KBIS 121624
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.NOTE THAT THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM
IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...
WHICH IN TURN ARE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN
SASKATCHEWAN. CURRENT RELEASES FROM CANADA ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE
AS THE DAMS REACH THEIR DESIRED DRAWDOWN LEVELS OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS THAT LOWER FLOWS FROM THE DAMS AND LESS ICE
COVER ON THE RIVER...BARRING SIGNIFICANT LOCAL MELT...WILL RESULT IN
LOWER STAGES AT SHERWOOD EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW
LARGELY ICE FREE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM THROUGH MINOT AND IS BEGINNING
TO BREAK UP IN THE LOGAN AREA.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES THUS FAR FOR APRIL HAS RESULTED IN VERY
GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERNMOST SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IN THE WEATHER FORECAST WHICH
SUGGESTS THE GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA WILL CONTINUE
INTO NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-132224-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FARMS FROM SHERWOOD 15W TO THE NORTHERN EDGE
OF THE UPPER SOURIS WILDLIFE REFUGE WILL FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 21.0 FRI 10 AM 20.2 19.8 18.8 18.7 18.7
$$
NDC101-132224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 FRI 10 AM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3
$$
NDC101-132224-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130411T2252Z.130412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.5 FRI 7 AM 23.3 23.3 23.1 23.0 22.8
$$
NDC049-132224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130417T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.1 THU 5 PM 1505.2 1505.3 1505.3 1505.4
1505.5
$$
NDC049-132224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 FRI 9 AM 54.7 54.8 54.8 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-132224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T1800Z.130417T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.9 FRI 10 AM 11.3 11.7 12.0 12.2 12.4
$$523
WGUS83 KBIS 130157
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
857 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS
FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AND SAWYER ARE CURRENTLY JUST BELOW FLOOD STAGE.
A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF RISK REMAINS FOR THE RIVER TO REBOUND BACK
ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OVER THE COMING DAYS. THE FLOOD WARNING WILL
CONTINUE UNTIL THEIR IS MORE CONFIDENCE THAT THE RIVER WILL REMAIN
BELOW FLOOD STAGE FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-130257-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-130413T0157Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130410T0645Z.130412T1115Z.NO/
857 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31.
* AT 7:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 33.9 FEET...RIGHT BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 33.5 FRI 8 PM 33.4 33.5 33.5 33.7 33.8
$$
NDC101-130257-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130413T0157Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130411T2252Z.130412T1200Z.130412T1836Z.NO/
857 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31.
* AT 6:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.0 FRI 6 PM 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.3
$$344
WGUS83 KBIS 131958
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
258 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...SAWYER...MINOR
FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.AS A RESULT OF ICE BREAKUP IN THE CHANNEL...THE SOURIS RIVER
AT LOGAN AND SAWYER ARE CURRENTLY BELOW FLOOD STAGE. A
REASONABLE AMOUNT OF RISK REMAINS FOR THE RIVER TO REBOUND
BACK ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OVER THE COMING DAYS. THE FLOOD WARNING
WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THERE IS MORE CONFIDENCE THAT THE RIVER
WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE.
STAY OFF THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-132058-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-130413T1958Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130410T0645Z.130412T1115Z.NO/
258 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 33.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 33.0 SAT 2 PM 33.1 33.0 33.0 33.0 33.0
$$
NDC101-132058-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130413T1958Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130411T2252Z.130412T1200Z.130412T1836Z.NO/
258 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO
FLOOD. SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE
HISTORICALLY BEEN AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 20.0 SAT 7 AM 19.9 19.9 19.9 19.9 19.9
$$
SCHECK/MM733
WGUS83 KBIS 140342
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1042 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...LOGAN...SAWYER...
MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
.AS A RESULT OF ICE BREAKUP IN THE CHANNEL...THE SOURIS RIVER
AT LOGAN AND SAWYER ARE CURRENTLY BELOW FLOOD STAGE. A
REASONABLE AMOUNT OF RISK REMAINS FOR THE RIVER TO REBOUND
BACK ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OVER THE COMING DAYS. THE FLOOD WARNING
WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THERE IS MORE CONFIDENCE THAT THE RIVER
WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME.
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD HAS FALLEN JUST BELOW FLOOD STAGE DUE TO
LOWER RELEASES OUT OF UPSTREAM DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN. CURRENT RELEASES FROM
CANADA ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO DECREASE AS THE DAMS REACH THEIR
DESIRED DRAWDOWN LEVELS. HOWEVER...THE FLOOD WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT
UNTIL EARLY NEXT WEEK WHEN THESE CONTINUED DECREASES ARE CONFIRMED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC075-140716-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-130414T0716Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0700Z.130413T1915Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER STARTS TO AFFECT FARMSTEAD BY
GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 17.3 SAT 10 PM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.1 16.8
$$
NDC101-140442-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-130414T0342Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130410T0645Z.130412T1115Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 33.3 FEET...LEFT BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 32.9 SAT 10 PM 33.1 33.0 33.0 33.0 33.0
$$
NDC101-140442-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130414T0342Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130411T2252Z.130412T1200Z.130412T1836Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 20.0 SAT 8 PM 19.9 19.9 19.9 19.9 19.9
$$
TWH/JV642
WGUS83 KBIS 141729
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1229 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
.THE FLOOD WARNING FOR LOGAN AND SAWYER IS CANCELLED AND NO OTHER RIVER
PRODUCTS ARE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR THESE LOCATIONS. AS A RESULT OF
ICE BREAKUP IN THE CHANNEL...THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AND SAWYER HAVE
FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD
STAGE. HOWEVER...THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT THE END OF THE SPRING FLOOD
SEASON FOR THIS AREA...OR THE SOURIS RIVER. THE SPRING SNOWMELT HAS
YET TO OCCUR...AND FLOODING IS STILL A POSSIBILITY IN THIS AREA OVER THE
NEXT FEW WEEKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
AREA RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST RIVER
FORECAST AFFECTING THE SOURIS RIVER AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS. FOR
INFORMATION ON RIVER STAGES AND FORECASTS CLICK ON THE RIVERS AND
LAKES TAB NEAR THE TOP OF THE MAIN PAGE.
&&
NDC101-141759-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-130414T1729Z/
/LGNN8.1.DR.130407T1322Z.130410T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* AT 11:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 32.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 33 FEET
WHICH IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 32.8 SUN 12 PM 32.8 32.8 32.8 32.8 32.8
$$
NDC101-141759-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130414T1729Z/
/SWRN8.1.DR.130411T2252Z.130412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 19 FEET WHICH IS
BELOW FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 19.0 SUN 7 AM 18.9 18.9 18.9 18.9 18.9
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 5, 1:16 PM CDT, 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 1:16 PM CDT, 30 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND 116 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 .UPDATE... ISSUED AT 103 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 RADAR LOOPS SHOW THE MAIN AREA OF PRECIPITATION ACROSS THE EAST NOW. A BAND OF LIGHT SHOWERS (FROM RADAR) ARE TRAILING ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. LOWERED THE CHANCE FOR PRECIPITATION WEST THIS AFTERNOON. STILL ANTICIPATING THE CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS SOUTHWEST...AND EXTENDED THIS CHANCE INTO THE EVENING. UPDATE ISSUED AT 958 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 LATEST RADAR LOOPS SHOW RETURNS ALONG THE JAMES RIVER BASIN. SURFACE OBSERVATIONS INDICATE SOME ABILITY TO EVAPORATE THE PRECIPITATION. SO RAISED THE POPS THERE BUT EXPECT A TIME DELAY BEFORE IT REACHES THE SURFACE. CURRENT TEMPERATURES ALOFT AND SURFACE TEMPERATURES CONTINUE TO INDICATE THE POTENTIAL FRO FREEZING RAIN/SLEET AND SNOW CENTRAL AND EAST...THIS MORNING. UPDATE ISSUED AT 640 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 LATEST SATELLITE AND RADAR INDICATES WARM ADVECTION CONTINUING TO SPREAD EASTWARD ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. CURRENT OBSERVATIONS UNDER HIGHER REFLECTIVITIES OVER SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA YET TO INDICATE ANY PRECIPITATION REACHING THE GROUND. THEREFORE...WILL KEEP PRECIPITATION THIS MORNING CONFINED TO ALONG AND NORTH OF THE I-94 CORRIDOR. CURRENT OBSERVATIONS ARE IN LINE WITH FORECAST GRIDS SO NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WITH THIS UPDATE. && .SHORT TERM...(TODAY AND TONIGHT) ISSUED AT 354 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 LATEST SATELLITE AND RADAR IMAGERY SHOWS CONTINUED WARM AIR ADVECTION INTO WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA ALONG AND AHEAD OF A WARM FRONT IN EASTERN MONTANA. REFLECTIVITY'S REMAIN WEAK UP TO THIS POINT IN EASTERN MONTANA...WITH SPORADIC GROUND TRUTH REPORTS. THE LATEST 00Z GUIDANCE/RAP IS FURTHER NORTH WITH THE PRECIPITATION AREA TODAY...AND WITH LESSER AMOUNTS THAN PREVIOUS. THUS HAVE SCALED BACK POPS AND GENERALLY MAINTAINED LIKELY POPS IN THE FAR NORTH DURING THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION NORTH REMAINS ON TRACK...HOWEVER TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS APPEAR TO BE MORE IN LINE WITH 1 INCH TO 1.5 INCHES IN THE NORTH. BY MID TO LATE AFTERNOON A LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA DRAGGING A COLD FRONT THROUGH WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA. LATEST NAM ADVERTISING SOME INSTABILITY BEHIND THE FRONT. SPC HAS A GENERAL THUNDERSTORM AREA IN THE SOUTHWEST...CONCUR AND HAVE ADDED A SLIGHT CHC OF TSTMS FOR THE MID/LATE AFTERNOON SOUTHWEST. MODELS ADVERTISING A SWATH OF PRECIPITATION NEAR/ALONG OUR SOUTHERN BORDER ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOW AND COLD FRONT FRIDAY EVENING/NIGHT. HAVE INCREASED POPS TO LIKELY IN THE FAR SOUTH. .LONG TERM...(SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY) ISSUED AT 354 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 MAIN FORECAST PROBLEM IN THE LONG TERM PERIOD WILL BE PRECIPITATION CHANCES IN AN UNSETTLED PATTERN LATE IN THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. WE BEGIN THE LONG TERM PERIOD ON SATURDAY WITH A SHORTWAVE TROUGH OVER THE LOCAL AREA AND SURFACE LOW PRESSURE OVER THE EASTERN DAKOTAS. WE WILL BE ON THE BACK END OF THIS SYSTEM BY SATURDAY MORNING BUT EXPECT A LITTLE LINGERING LIGHT PRECIPITATION MOSTLY DURING THE MORNING HOURS. SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE NOSES SOUTH FROM CANADA COMBINED WITH SHORTWAVE RIDGING SHOULD SUPPRESS PRECIPITATION FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND INTO SATURDAY EVENING. ANOTHER WAVE MOVING THROUGH A DEEPENING UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OVER THE WEST COAST WILL MOVE INTO THE WESTERN DAKOTAS BY LATE SATURDAY NIGHT SETTING THE STAGE FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF RAIN AND SNOW AND POSSIBLY SOME MIXED PRECIPITATION ON SUNDAY. AN AVERAGE OF GFS/GEM/ECMWF WOULD YIELD MAINLY SNOW NORTH AND RAIN SOUTH BUT THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN TEMPERATURE PROFILES BETWEEN THE WARMER GFS...COLD ECMWF AND EVEN COLDER GEM. AN UPPER LEVEL JET TO OUR NORTH AND CONTINUED SHORTWAVE ENERGY EMANATING FROM THE UPSTREAM UPPER LEVEL LOW WILL KEEP A CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION OVER THE AREA SUNDAY NIGHT. BY MONDAY THE GFS KEEPS PRECIPITATION OVER THE AREA WITH SURFACE LOW PRESSURE OVER SOUTH DAKOTA AND CONTINUED UPPER LEVEL ENERGY TRAVERSING THE NORTHERN PLAINS IN A SOUTHWEST UPPER LEVEL FLOW. THE GEM/ECMWF ARE MUCH QUICKER TO BRING DRIER AND COLD HIGH PRESSURE SOUTH FROM CANADA INTO THE REGION...SUPPRESSING PRECIPITATION OVER ALL BUT THE SOUTHWEST. WITH SUCH MODEL DIFFERENCES WILL STICK WITH A MODEL BLEND WITH PERSISTENCE WHICH YIELDS CHANCE POPS ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA. MONDAY NIGHT THE UPPER LEVEL LOW MOVES ACROSS THE ROCKIES AND SURFACE CYCLOGENESIS DEVELOPS OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS AND TRACKS EAST TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT. THERE IS MUCH UNCERTAINTY WITH THE TRACK OF THE SURFACE SYSTEM AS THE GFS IS MUCH FARTHER NORTH WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THE SURFACE LOW BY WEDNESDAY MORNING THAN THE ECMWF OR GEM. THIS WOULD POTENTIALLY BRING SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION TO THE FAR SOUTH CENTRAL AND THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT. THE ECMWF/GEM KEEP THE NORTHERN EDGE OF THE PRECIPITATION SHIELD OVER THE FAR SOUTHERN TIER COUNTIES ON TUESDAY...THEN PERHAPS A BIT FARTHER NORTH TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER SYSTEM AND BEARS CLOSE WATCHING OVER THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. AS HAS BEEN THE CASE FOR A GOOD PORTION OF THIS WINTER...THIS SYSTEM COULD CERTAINLY TREND FARTHER SOUTH AND MISS US COMPLETELY. HOWEVER...SIGNIFICANT DOWNSTREAM RIDGING AND THE TENDENCY FOR THESE STRONG SYSTEMS TO SLOW COULD BRING SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION FARTHER NORTH AND INFLUENCE MUCH MORE OF THE FORECAST AREA. WITH COLD AIR ENTRENCHED OVER THE AREA IT WOULD APPEAR THAT WE WOULD BE DEALING WITH ALL SNOW AS A PRECIPITATION TYPE. WE DRY OUT BRIEFLY WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUT ANOTHER ANOTHER WAVE IN A FAST NORTHWEST FLOW APPROACHES BY THURSDAY. && .AVIATION...(FOR THE 18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON) ISSUED AT 103 PM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 AT NOON CDT A WARM FRONT EXTENDED ACROSS EASTERN MONTANA. THE WARM FRONT WILL MOVE EAST FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THEN A COLD FRONT WILL FOLLOW INTO THE STATE AFTER MIDNIGHT. PREVIOUS FORECASTS TOO PESSIMISTIC FOR MVFR FRIDAY AND EARLY FRIDAY EVENING. THIS FORECAST WILL BE VFR FOR ALL TAF SITES THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. EXPECT MVFR CEILINGS WITH THE COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE AFTER 05Z FROM KISN-KMOT-KJMS. THERE IS STILL A THREAT FOR FREEZING RAIN MAINLY AT KJMS BETWEEN 05Z-10Z. ISOLATED TSRA NEAR KDIK BETWEEN 21-03Z. WENT VCTS THERE. && .HYDROLOGY... ISSUED AT 354 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 A FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE LITTLE MUDDY RIVER NEAR WILLISTON. THE LITTLE MUDDY RIVER NEAR WILLISTON IS FORECAST TO RISE...BUT REMAIN JUST BELOW THE FLOOD STAGE OF 10 FEET. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S ON FRIDAY WILL CREATE ADDITIONAL SNOWMELT RUNOFF. THE RIVER CHANNEL REMAINS COVERED IN ICE...AND WITH THE RISE IN WATER FROM SNOWMELT...THE THREAT OF ICE RELATED FLOODING IS INCREASING. A FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS NEAR SHERWOOD. A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING AND MINOT 4 NW. CURRENT LAKE DARLING RELEASES ARE 2300 CFS. WHILE THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING IS ICE FREE...RIVER ICE INCREASES TO A SOLID SHEET CLOSER TO MINOT AND POINTS DOWNSTREAM. SIGNIFICANT RIVER ICE ALSO REMAINS ON THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH RENVILLE COUNTY. AS THE RIVER ICE IS LIFTED WITH INCREASED FLOWS...IT MAY POTENTIALLY BREAK...WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ICE JAM AND RAPIDLY FLUCTUATING RIVER LEVELS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE ICE IS CONSTRICTING FLOW WITHIN THE CHANNEL. THUS...THE CURRENT AND FORECAST STAGES ARE HIGHER THAN WOULD BE EXPECTED FOR ANY GIVEN FLOW ASSOCIATED WITH AN OPEN ICE FREE CHANNEL. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. && UPDATE...WAA SHORT TERM...KS LONG TERM...TWH AVIATION...WAA HYDROLOGY...TWH
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 10:16 AM CDT, 3 hours 30 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND 1016 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 NDZ003-011-060930- RENVILLE-WARD- 1016 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VARIOUS POINTS UPSTREAM OF MINOT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. FOR DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS. EXPECT A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION TODAY AND TONIGHT. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS WILL REMAIN LIGHT...A HALF INCH OR LESS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. A STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. AT THIS TIME IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM MAY CLIP THE FAR SOUTH AND EAST PORTIONS OF THE LOCAL AREA WITH SNOW. HOWEVER MUCH UNCERTAINTY REMAINS WITH THE TRACK OF THIS STRONG SYSTEM...SO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ001-002-004-005-010-012-013-018>023-025-036-037-048-051-060930- DIVIDE-BURKE-BOTTINEAU-ROLETTE-MOUNTRAIL-MCHENRY-PIERCE-DUNN- MERCER-OLIVER-MCLEAN-SHERIDAN-WELLS-FOSTER-KIDDER-STUTSMAN- LA MOURE-DICKEY- 1016 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA...SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT EXPECT A WINTRY MIX OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN...SLEET...OR SNOW TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT. TOTAL SNOWFALL TOTALS WILL REMAIN LESS THAN ONE HALF INCH...EXCEPT IN THE TURTLE MOUNTAINS WHERE AROUND ONE INCH OF SNOW IS FORECAST. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. A STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. AT THIS TIME IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM MAY CLIP THE FAR SOUTH AND EAST PORTIONS OF THE LOCAL AREA WITH SNOW. HOWEVER MUCH UNCERTAINTY REMAINS WITH THE TRACK OF THIS STRONG SYSTEM...SO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ034-035-042-045>047-050-060930- MORTON-BURLEIGH-GRANT-SIOUX-EMMONS-LOGAN-MCINTOSH- 1016 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 /916 AM MDT FRI APR 5 2013/ THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. A STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. AT THIS TIME IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM MAY CLIP THE FAR SOUTH AND EAST PORTIONS OF THE LOCAL AREA WITH SNOW. HOWEVER MUCH UNCERTAINTY REMAINS WITH THE TRACK OF THIS STRONG SYSTEM...SO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ009-060930- WILLIAMS- 1016 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT A FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE LITTLE MUDDY RIVER NEAR WILLISTON. FOR DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. A STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. AT THIS TIME IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM MAY CLIP THE FAR SOUTH AND EAST PORTIONS OF THE LOCAL AREA WITH SNOW. HOWEVER MUCH UNCERTAINTY REMAINS WITH THE TRACK OF THIS STRONG SYSTEM...SO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ017-031>033-040-041-043-044-060930- MCKENZIE-GOLDEN VALLEY-BILLINGS-STARK-SLOPE-HETTINGER-BOWMAN- ADAMS- 1016 AM CDT FRI APR 5 2013 /916 AM MDT FRI APR 5 2013/ THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN NON SEVERE. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. A STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. AT THIS TIME IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM MAY CLIP THE FAR SOUTH AND EAST PORTIONS OF THE LOCAL AREA WITH SNOW. HOWEVER MUCH UNCERTAINTY REMAINS WITH THE TRACK OF THIS STRONG SYSTEM...SO CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. KS/TWH/WAA
The office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 10:54 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | BIS | Williams | 38 hr |
| Apr 5, 1:46 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | Ward | 9 days |
| Apr 5, 1:46 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | McHenry | 10 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.