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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this river flood warning at Apr 8, 2013, 11:12 AM CDT for McHenry County, North Dakota. It took effect at May 19, 2013, 10:22 PM CDT. It was in force for 76 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2013, 11:12 AM CDT (16:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 19, 2013, 10:22 PM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 3, 2013, 10:36 AM CDT
- In force
- 76 days
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County McHenry County, ND
The river
Written for the forecast point Souris River near Towner (TOWN8).
- Action stage
- 1453 ft
- Minor stage
- 1454 ft
- Moderate stage
- 1456 ft
- Major stage
- 1458 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.
596
WGUS43 KBIS 081612
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1112 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A FLOOD
WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.EARLY MONDAY MORNING...THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY
CONTINUE THEIR RISE IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING DAM. THE RIVER REMAINS ICE COVERED AND AS A RESULT THE RISE
IN WATER IS GREATER THAN WHAT WOULD BE EXPECTED UNDER NORMAL...OPEN
WATER CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
NDC049-092212-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0007.130408T1612Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1600Z.130412T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1112 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.1 54.5 54.7 54.8 54.9
$$
NDC049-092212-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130410T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130410T0800Z.130413T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY
* FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS...9.6 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 9.6 MON 10 AM 10.1 11.2 12.0 12.4 12.6
$$195 follow-up statements
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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
$$
NDC049-132224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T1800Z.130417T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.9 FRI 10 AM 11.3 11.7 12.0 12.2 12.4
$$658
WGUS83 KBIS 130149
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
849 PM 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 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...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 SOURIS 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 AND SAWYER 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.
&&
NDC075-140749-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.DR.130408T0854Z.130412T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET
BY SUNDAY 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 20.0 FRI 8 PM 18.6 18.4 18.2 18.2 18.1
$$
NDC101-140748-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY EARLY
SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 FRI 8 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3
$$
NDC049-140748-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130412T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.0 FRI 4 PM 1505.7 1505.7 1505.7 1505.7 1505.7
$$
NDC049-140748-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
849 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 FRI 9 AM 54.7 54.7 54.8 54.9 55.0
$$
NDC049-140748-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T2345Z.130418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT FRI APR 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.0 FRI 8 PM 11.5 11.9 12.1 12.2 12.4
$$815
WGUS83 KBIS 131925
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
225 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE 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...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 SOURIS RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING
DAM...WHICH 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. LOWER FLOWS FROM THE DAMS AND LESS ICE COVER ON THE RIVER
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 AND SAWYER AREA.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES THUS FAR FOR APRIL HAVE RESULTED IN VERY
GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERNMOST SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IN THE WEATHER FORECAST...
SO THE GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
AT LEAST FRIDAY.
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.130413T1916Z.NO/
225 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO JUST BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.8 FEET...WATER OVER 95TH STREET ON THE NORTHWEST
SIDE OF MOUSE RIVER PARK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 18.1 SAT 1 PM 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.1 16.9
$$
NDC101-141925-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.2 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 (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 SAT 1 PM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC049-141925-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.0 FRI 4 PM 1506.0 1506.0 1506.0 1506.0
1506.0
$$
NDC049-141925-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
225 PM CDT SAT APR 13 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 IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO 54.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 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 WILL OCCUR.
WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 FRI 9 AM 54.6 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-141925-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T2345Z.130419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.0 FEET...
WHICH IS MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...BY FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS
ARE FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.1 SAT 1 PM 11.2 11.4 11.5 11.7 11.9
$$
SCHECK/MM936
WGUS83 KBIS 140326
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1026 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
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 FOXHOLM...VELVA...TOWNER...
AND 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 SOURIS RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING
DAM...WHICH 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. LOWER FLOWS FROM THE DAMS AND LESS ICE COVER ON THE RIVER
WILL RESULT IN LOWER STAGES. THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW LARGELY ICE FREE
FROM LAKE DARLING DAM THROUGH THE LOGAN AND SAWYER AREA.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES THUS FAR FOR APRIL HAVE RESULTED IN VERY
GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERNMOST SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IN THE WEATHER FORECAST...
SO THE GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
AT LEAST FRIDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-150326-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 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 REMAIN NEAR 14.2 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 (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 SAT 9 PM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC049-150326-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130413T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 SAT 4 PM 1506.0 1506.0 1506.0 1506.0 1506.0
$$
NDC049-150326-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130417T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1026 PM CDT SAT APR 13 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 54.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 FRI 9 AM 54.7 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-150326-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.130412T2345Z.130420T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.2 SAT 9 PM 11.3 11.4 11.6 11.7 11.9
$$
TWH/JV966
WGUS83 KBIS 141800
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
100 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
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 FOXHOLM...VELVA...TOWNER...
AND 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 SOURIS RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING
DAM...WHICH 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.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES THUS FAR FOR APRIL HAVE RESULTED IN VERY
GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERNMOST SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IN THE WEATHER FORECAST...
SO THE GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
AT LEAST FRIDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE ICE ON THE SOURIS RIVER IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. STAY OFF
THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-160000-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
100 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM SUNDAY 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.
* 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 14.3 SUN 12 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3
$$
NDC049-152359-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130414T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
100 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 1506 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 SAT 4 PM 1506.2 1506.1 1506.1 1506.1 1506.1
$$
NDC049-152359-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
100 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.9 FEET BY
MONDAY 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 SUN 10 AM 54.8 54.9 54.9 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-152359-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
100 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING APRIL 20TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.2 SUN 12 PM 11.2 11.3 11.5 11.6 11.7
$$951
WGUS83 KBIS 150409
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1109 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE FOXHOLM GAGE 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 NEAR FOXHOLM...AND NEAR
TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR VELVA AND BANTRY...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER RISES ARE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING
DAM...WHICH ARE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN
SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. CURRENT RELEASES FROM CANADA ARE EXPECTED TO
DECREASE AS THE DAMS REACH THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS OVER THE
NEXT FEW DAYS.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES SO FAR IN APRIL HAVE RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST FOR THE NEXT WEEK. NO
SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IS IN THE FORECAST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH MINOT TO
NEAR VELVA. THE ICE ABOVE LAKE DARLING DAM...TO THE CANADIAN BORDER...
IS THINNING AND UNSTABLE. THE ICE DOWNSTREAM OF VELVA IS ALSO
THINNING AND BECOMING UNSTABLE. STAY OFF THE ICE.
&&
NDC101-160409-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE FOXHOLM GAGE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* MINOR FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR MOST OF THIS WEEK.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE LATER.
* 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 14.3 SUN 10 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.1
$$
NDC049-160409-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.DR.130411T1200Z.130415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1504.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE LATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1504.5 Sun 6 PM
$$
NDC049-160409-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.130415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1109 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.9 FEET BY
MONDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES WILL BE POSSIBLE LATER.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 SUN 10 AM 54.9 54.9 54.9 54.9 54.9
$$
NDC049-160409-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM CDT SUN APR 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE VERY SLOWLY...TO NEAR
11.8 FEET BY SATURDAY APRIL 20. ADDITIONAL RISES WILL BE POSSIBLE
AFTER THAT.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.3 SUN 10 PM 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7
$$210
WGUS83 KBIS 151609
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1109 AM CDT MON APR 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...AND BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IS DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING DAM...WHICH IS THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN
SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING
AS THEY REACH THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST FOR THE NEXT WEEK. NO
SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IS IN THE FORECAST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-162209-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 AM CDT MON APR 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 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 REMAIN NEAR 14.3 FEET THROUGH MOST OF
THE WEEK.
* 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 10 AM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 13.6
$$
NDC049-162209-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1109 AM CDT MON APR 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 9 AM 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
$$
NDC049-162209-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130420T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 AM CDT MON APR 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 11.8
FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.3 MON 10 AM 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8
$$597
WGUS83 KBIS 160354
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1054 PM CDT MON APR 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR THE FOXHOLM GAGE...TOWNER...AND
BANTRY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST
TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IS DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING DAM...WHICH IS THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN
SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING
AS THEY REACH THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST FOR THE NEXT WEEK. NO
SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IS IN THE FORECAST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-170354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 PM CDT MON APR 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH
THE END OF THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 MON 10 PM 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.0 13.2
$$
NDC049-170354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1054 PM CDT MON APR 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 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 TUESDAY.
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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 9 AM 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
$$
NDC049-170354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 PM CDT MON APR 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 MON 10 PM 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.7 11.8
$$967
WGUS83 KBIS 161623
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1123 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR THE FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...AND BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE THE RESULT OF
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE RESULT
OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE RELEASES
FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY REACH THEIR TARGET
DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND WILL BE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING. AS LAKE
DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE
WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT
AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE DAMS DURING THE LOCAL
MELTWATER AND SPRING RAINS RUNOFF.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE COMING WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-172223-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130422T1500Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.130422T0300Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY 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 TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGH THE
UPCOMING WEEKEND...POSSIBLY TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* 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 14.2 TUE 10 AM 14.2 14.2 14.2 13.5 12.7
$$
NDC049-172222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130415T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1123 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 E54.7 TUE 9 AM 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7
$$
NDC049-172222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 TUE 10 AM 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.8
$$
AJS/KS181
WGUS83 KBIS 170120
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
820 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE THE RESULT OF
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE RESULT
OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE RELEASES
FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY REACH THEIR TARGET
DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND WILL BE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING. AS LAKE
DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE
WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT
AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE DAMS DURING THE LOCAL
MELTWATER AND SPRING RAINS RUNOFF.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE COMING WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-180120-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130422T1500Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.130422T0300Z.NO/
820 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY 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 TO SLOWLY FALL THROUGH THE
UPCOMING WEEKEND...POSSIBLY TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* 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 14.2 TUE 7 PM 14.2 14.2 13.9 13.2 10.6
$$
NDC049-180120-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130415T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
820 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.7 FEET.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 9 AM 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7
$$
NDC049-180120-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
820 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 TUE 7 PM 11.6 11.7 11.7 11.8 11.9
$$852
WGUS83 KBIS 171649
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1149 AM CDT WED APR 17 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE THE RESULT OF
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE RESULT
OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE RELEASES
FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY REACH THEIR TARGET
DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND WILL BE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING. AS LAKE
DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE
WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT
AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE DAMS DURING THE LOCAL
MELTWATER AND SPRING RAINS RUNOFF.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE COMING WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-182249-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130422T1446Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.130422T0246Z.NO/
1149 AM CDT WED APR 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...POSSIBLY TO BELOW
FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEEKEND OR EARLY NEXT WEEK
* 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 14.2 WED 11 AM 14.2 14.2 13.5 12.6 8.1
$$
NDC049-182249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130417T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1149 AM CDT WED APR 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLIGHTLY FALL BUT REMAIN NEAR 54.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 WED 8 AM 54.9 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-182248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1149 AM CDT WED APR 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* 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 11.5 WED 11 AM 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.8 11.9
$$
KS401
WGUS83 KBIS 172158
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
458 PM CDT WED APR 17 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE THE RESULT OF
RELEASES OUT OF LAKE DARLING DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE RESULT
OF RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE RELEASES
FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY REACH THEIR TARGET
DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND WILL BE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING. AS LAKE
DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED DRAWDOWN TARGET BY MONDAY...ITS RELEASE
RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING
MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE DAMS DURING THE LOCAL
MELTWATER AND SPRING RAINS RUNOFF.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE COMING WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-182158-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
458 PM CDT WED APR 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.
* 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 (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.2 WED 4 PM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC049-182158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130417T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
458 PM CDT WED APR 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL SLIGHTLY BUT REMAIN NEAR 54.6 FEET.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 WED 8 AM 54.8 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-182157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130421T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
458 PM CDT WED APR 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 WED 4 PM 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.9
$$654
WGUS83 KBIS 181644
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1144 AM CDT THU APR 18 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION NEAR
1592 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL MELTWATER AND SPRING RAINS RUNOFF.
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS
WEEK. HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S AND LOWS BELOW FREEZINGTHROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND. BY LATE
NEXT WEEK...EVEN WARMER WEATHER IS EXPECTED WHICH WILL ENHANCE SNOW MELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-192244-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT THU APR 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM 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 AROUND 14.3 FEET THROUGH EARLY NEXT
WEEK. 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 10 AM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.2 13.6
$$
NDC049-192243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130417T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1144 AM CDT THU APR 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER STAGE IS CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY ICE AND IS EXPECTED
TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.6 FEET TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 THU 8 AM 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-192243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130422T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT THU APR 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL GENERALLY TREND UPWARD AND BE NEAR 11.7 FEET BY
MONDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.2 THU 11 AM 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.6
$$
AJS598
WGUS83 KBIS 190132
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
832 PM CDT THU APR 18 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION NEAR
1592 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL MELTWATER AND SPRING RAINS RUNOFF.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS
WEEK. HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND. BY LATE
NEXT WEEK...EVEN WARMER WEATHER IS EXPECTED WHICH WILL ENHANCE SNOW MELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-200132-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1012Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.130424T2212Z.NO/
832 PM CDT THU APR 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 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 NEARLY STABLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND
AND THEN START TO DECREASE.
* 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 7 PM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.0 12.9
$$
NDC049-200132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130417T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
832 PM CDT THU APR 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER STAGE IS CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY ICE AND IS
EXPECTED TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.6 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING.
* 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 55.2 THU 8 AM 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-200132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130422T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
832 PM CDT THU APR 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL GENERALLY TREND UPWARD AND BE NEAR 11.7
FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.3 THU 7 PM 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.7 11.6
$$035
WGUS83 KBIS 191703
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1203 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION NEAR
1592 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL MELTWATER.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS
WEEK. HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S...AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-202303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1012Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.130424T2212Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 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 REMAIN STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND
THEN BEGIN TO DECREASE.
* 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 11 AM 14.2 14.2 14.2 13.6 11.3
$$
NDC049-202303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130417T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1203 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY ICE AND IS EXPECTED
TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.7 FEET BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 FRI 8 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-202303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE SLOWLY TO 11.5 FEET BY THE
NEXT WEDNESDAY APRIL 24. 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 11.0 FRI 11 AM 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5
$$
TWH/AYD507
WGUS83 KBIS 200213
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
913 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION NEAR
1592 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL MELTWATER.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS
WEEK. HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S...AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-210813-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1012Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130409T1615Z.130424T2212Z.NO/
913 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:15 PM 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 REMAIN STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND
THEN BEGIN TO DECREASE.
* 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 8 PM 14.2 14.2 13.6 11.3 7.8
$$
NDC049-210813-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130417T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
913 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...IS CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY ICE AND IS EXPECTED TO FALL
TO A STAGE OF 54.7 FEET BY SATURDAY.
* 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 OCCURS. 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 55.2 FRI 8 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-210812-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE SLOWLY TO 11.5 FEET BY
NEXT WEDNESDAY APRIL 24TH. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.0 FRI 8 PM 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5
$$
KINNEY137
WGUS83 KBIS 201714
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1214 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION NEAR
1592 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL RUNOFF.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST THROUGH LATE NEXT WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S...AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-212314-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1124Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130420T1800Z.130424T2324Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* 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 14.3 SAT 11 AM 14.4 14.3 13.7 11.6 8.0
$$
NDC049-212314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130420T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1214 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.3 SAT 10 AM 54.9 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-212314-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130424T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AGAIN BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.7 SAT 11 AM 10.9 11.0 11.0 11.1 11.1
$$904
WGUS83 KBIS 210206
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
906 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. (INSERT BASIS FOR WARNING OR STATEMENT HERE: AND BEGIN SECTION WITH
A "." DOT) REMEMBER - DON'T DELETE THE LEADING DOT!!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-220206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1124Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T0600Z.130424T2324Z.NO/
906 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 14.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE AND BAKER
BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE HOUSE WILL FLOOD. THE VALLEY FLOOR
BECOMES COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 14.4 SAT 8 PM 14.3 14.0 13.0 9.9 6.9
$$
NDC049-220206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130420T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
906 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.7 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.3 SAT 10 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-220206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130426T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 11.2 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.7 SAT 8 PM 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.1 11.1
$$161
WGUS83 KBIS 210208
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
908 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. (INSERT BASIS FOR WARNING OR STATEMENT HERE: AND BEGIN SECTION WITH
A "." DOT) REMEMBER - DON'T DELETE THE LEADING DOT!!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-220208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1124Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T0600Z.130424T2324Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* 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 14.4 SAT 8 PM 14.3 14.0 13.0 9.9 6.9
$$
NDC049-220208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130420T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
908 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.7 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.3 SAT 10 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-220208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130426T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 11.2 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.7 SAT 8 PM 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.1 11.1
$$105
WGUS83 KBIS 210210
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
910 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON
THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION NEAR
1592 FEET BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL RUNOFF.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST THROUGH LATE NEXT WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE CLIMBING INTO A PATTERN
CONSISTENTLY FAVORING MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND
LOW 40S...AND LOWS BELOW FREEZING THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-220210-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1124Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T0600Z.130424T2324Z.NO/
910 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* 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 14.4 SAT 8 PM 14.3 14.0 13.0 9.9 6.9
$$
NDC049-220210-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130420T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
910 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.7 FEET
BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.3 SAT 10 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
$$
NDC049-220210-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130426T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
910 PM CDT SAT APR 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 11.2 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.7 SAT 8 PM 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.1 11.1
$$358
WGUS83 KBIS 211557
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1057 AM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON THE
DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
EARLY THIS WEEK. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION
NEAR 1592 FEET BY EARLY IN THE WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL RUNOFF.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST THROUGH LATE THIS WEEK.
HOWEVER...DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE IN A PATTERN CONSISTENTLY FAVORING
MELT CONDITIONS WITH HIGHS IN THE 30S AND LOW 40S...AND LOWS BELOW
FREEZING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-222157-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1348Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T1515Z.130425T0148Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL MID TO LATE WEEK.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* 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 14.4 SUN 10 AM 14.4 13.8 12.0 8.4 6.1
$$
NDC049-222157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130421T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1057 AM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 SUN 9 AM 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3
$$
NDC049-222157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130426T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.8 SUN 10 AM 10.8 10.9 11.0 11.0 11.1
$$
LTH850
WGUS83 KBIS 220121
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
821 PM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON THE
DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
HIGH WATER ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE RESULT OF RELEASES FROM THE DAM...WHICH IN TURN...IS THE
RESULT OF RECENT RELEASES FROM THE DAMS IN SASKATCHEWAN CANADA. THE
RELEASES FROM DAMS IN CANADA ARE DECREASING AS THEY HAVE REACHED
THEIR TARGET DRAWDOWN LEVELS AND ARE AT A MINIMUM GOING INTO THE SPRING
MELT. ACCORDINGLY...INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT
RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 2800 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
EARLY THIS WEEK. THIS IS EXPECTED TO DROP LAKE DARLING TO AN ELEVATION
NEAR 1592 FEET BY EARLY IN THE WEEK. AS LAKE DARLING REACHES ITS DESIRED
DRAWDOWN TARGET...ITS RELEASE RATE WILL ALSO FALL. THIS SHOULD COINCIDE
WITH THE UPCOMING SPRING MELT AND ALLOW FOR LESS WATER COMING FROM THE
DAMS DURING THE LOCAL RUNOFF.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A
VERY GENTLE MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE FORECAST WEDNESDAY. HOWEVER...A
WARMING TREND IS EXPECTED THURSDAY...AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE
WEEKEND...WHICH WILL SPEED THE PACE OF SNOWMELT ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SOURIS RIVER HAS NO ICE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM...THROUGH VELVA.
THE SOURIS RIVER IS NOW OPEN FROM CANADA TO NEAR LAKE DARLING.
&&
NDC101-230121-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130425T1348Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T1515Z.130425T0148Z.NO/
821 PM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:15 PM SUNDAY 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 BEGIN TO FALL MONDAY...AND POSSIBLY FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* 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 14.4 SUN 7 PM 14.1 13.3 10.3 7.1 6.0
$$
NDC049-230121-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130421T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
821 PM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.3 FEET THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 SUN 9 AM 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3
$$
NDC049-230121-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130426T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CDT SUN APR 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.8 SUN 7 PM 10.9 10.9 11.0 11.1 11.1
$$052
WGUS83 KBIS 221722
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1222 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING THE FOXHOLM GAGE AND TOWNER...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING BANTRY...MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON THE
DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
DRAWDOWN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL RESERVOIRS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SASKATCHEWAN
CANADA IS COMPLETE AND THE RESERVOIRS ARE PREPARED FOR SPRING RUNOFF. LOWER
RELEASES FROM THE DAMS ARE PROVIDING ROOM IN THE RIVER FOR LOCAL RUNOFF FROM
LAKE DARLING THROUGH VELVA. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM IN THE TOWNER TO BANTRY
AREA...CURRENT HIGH WATER IS THE RESULT OF EARLIER RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING.
INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT 1700
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND...WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A VERY GENTLE MELT
ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
MID WEEK...TRANSITIONING INTO MORE AGGRESSIVE MELT CONDITIONS BEGINNING FRIDAY.
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.
&&
NDC101-232322-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130424T0534Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T1515Z.130423T1734Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:15 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 BEGIN TO FALL TODAY...AND POSSIBLY FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY NIGHT.
* 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 10 AM 11.3 8.7 7.9 7.8 6.7
$$
NDC049-232321-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130422T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1222 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 MON 9 AM 55.3 55.2 55.2 55.3 55.3
$$
NDC049-232321-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130426T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE A
VERY SLOW RISE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.8 MON 10 AM 10.9 11.0 11.0 11.1 11.1
$$
TWH093
WGUS83 KBIS 230028
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
728 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING THE FOXHOLM GAGE AND TOWNER...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING BANTRY...MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED.
.THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS NOT IN ANY FLOOD DANGER. FOXHOLM IS ON THE
DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
DRAWDOWN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL RESERVOIRS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SASKATCHEWAN
CANADA IS COMPLETE AND THE RESERVOIRS ARE PREPARED FOR SPRING RUNOFF.
LOWER RELEASES FROM THE DAMS ARE PROVIDING ROOM IN THE RIVER FOR LOCAL
RUNOFF FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH VELVA. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM IN THE TOWNER
TO BANTRY AREA...CURRENT HIGH WATER IS THE RESULT OF EARLIER RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT
1700 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND...WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A VERY GENTLE
MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK...TRANSITIONING INTO MORE AGGRESSIVE MELT
CONDITIONS BEGINNING FRIDAY.
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.
&&
NDC101-240028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130424T0534Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T1515Z.130423T1734Z.NO/
728 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 6:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* 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 13.8 MON 6 PM 9.4 8.2 7.9 7.5 6.2
$$
NDC049-240028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130422T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
728 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 MON 9 AM 55.3 55.2 55.3 55.3 55.3
$$
NDC049-240028-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130428T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
728 PM CDT MON APR 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE
A VERY SLOW RISE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 10.9 MON 7 PM 11.0 11.1 11.3 11.5 11.7
$$493
WGUS83 KBIS 231731
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1231 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM GAGE AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING BANTRY AND TOWNER...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING THE FOXHOLM GAGE...MINOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATER TODAY.
. THE CITY OF FOXHOLM IS ON THE DES LACS RIVER...NOT THE SOURIS RIVER.
DRAWDOWN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL RESERVOIRS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SASKATCHEWAN
CANADA IS COMPLETE AND THE RESERVOIRS ARE PREPARED FOR SPRING RUNOFF.
LOWER RELEASES FROM THE DAMS ARE PROVIDING ROOM IN THE RIVER FOR LOCAL
RUNOFF FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH VELVA. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM IN THE TOWNER
TO BANTRY AREA...CURRENT HIGH WATER IS THE RESULT OF EARLIER RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING AND THE CURRENT RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT
700 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND...WILL AGAIN BE LOWERED TO 300 CUBIC FEET PER
SECOND LATER TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A VERY GENTLE
MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK...TRANSITIONING INTO MORE AGGRESSIVE MELT
CONDITIONS BEGINNING FRIDAY.
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.
&&
NDC101-241000-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130424T1000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.130325T2010Z.130421T1515Z.130423T2200Z.NO/
1231 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM
* UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS...11.6 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND THE RIVER WILL GO BELOW FLOOD STAGE
LATER TODAY.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.6 TUE 11 AM 8.5 7.4 7.4 6.8 4.5
$$
NDC049-242330-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130423T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1231 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS...55.7 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 TUE 8 AM 55.6 55.6 55.3 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-242330-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130428T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1231 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS...11.1 FEET
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE
RISING.
* 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 11.1 TUE 11 AM 11.1 11.2 11.4 11.6 11.8
$$998
WGUS83 KBIS 240255
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
955 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.DRAWDOWN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL RESERVOIRS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SASKATCHEWAN
CANADA IS COMPLETE AND THE RESERVOIRS ARE PREPARED FOR SPRING RUNOFF.
LOWER RELEASES FROM THE DAMS ARE PROVIDING ROOM IN THE RIVER FOR LOCAL
RUNOFF FROM LAKE DARLING THROUGH VELVA. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM IN THE TOWNER
TO BANTRY AREA...CURRENT HIGH WATER IS THE RESULT OF EARLIER RELEASES
FROM LAKE DARLING.
INFLOWS TO LAKE DARLING ARE FALLING WITH A CURRENT RELEASE RATE OF ABOUT
300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND.
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN APRIL HAVE THUS FAR RESULTED IN A VERY GENTLE
MELT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SOURIS RIVER BASIN. GENTLE MELT CONDITIONS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK...TRANSITIONING INTO MORE AGGRESSIVE MELT
CONDITIONS BEGINNING FRIDAY.
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.
&&
NDC049-251455-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.130408T1800Z.130423T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 TUE 8 AM 55.6 55.4 55.2 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-251455-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.130412T2345Z.130430T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* 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 11.4 TUE 9 PM 11.6 11.4 11.6 11.7 11.8
$$
AJ993
WGUS83 KBIS 241733
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1233 PM CDT WED APR 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES OVER THE COMING WEEKEND...RUNOFF FROM
A MORE AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT IS EXPECTED TO OFFSET THE NORMAL DECREASES
ONE SEES AS THE RIVER BECOMES ICE FREE. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO
FLUCTUATE AROUND A STAGE OF 55 FEET FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-252333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130423T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1233 PM CDT WED APR 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AROUND A STAGE OF 55.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 WED 9 AM 55.0 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
$$
AJS/ACOOP174
WGUS83 KBIS 250100
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
800 PM CDT WED APR 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO WARM ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BEGINNING THURSDAY...AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. WIDESPREAD
HIGHS IN THE 40S ARE FORECAST FOR THURSDAY...WARMING INTO THE 60S
FOR FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND. OVERNIGHT LOWS ARE FORECAST TO
REMAIN ABOVE FREEZING STARTING THURSDAY NIGHT...AND THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. THIS TEMPERATURE PATTERN WILL SUPPORT A VERY AGGRESSIVE
MELT OF MOST OF THE SNOWPACK.
SO FAR THIS SPRING...THE MELT HAS BEEN REMARKABLY GENTLE WITH
LITTLE RUNOFF REACHING STREAMS AND RIVERS. INSTEAD...THE
MELT WATER HAS BEEN ABSORBED BY THE SOIL. THIS IS EXPECTED TO
CHANGE AS SNOW MELTS FASTER THAN THE SOIL CAN ACCEPT THE WATER...
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF.
ADDITIONAL RIVER AND STREAM RISES ARE LIKELY FRIDAY...THROUGH THE
WEEKEND...ALONG WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF OVERLAND FLOODING. THOSE
LIVING IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS SHOULD USE THIS WEEK TO GAGE THEIR
FLOOD RISK FROM BOTH RIVER AND OVERLAND FLOODING...AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-260100-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130428T0522Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130428T0522Z.130429T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 PM CDT WED APR 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.1 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE 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 THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 30.9 WED 7 PM 27.2 24.5 32.3 35.1 35.1
$$
NDC049-260059-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130423T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
800 PM CDT WED APR 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.7 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 WED 9 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.7
$$
NDC049-260059-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130501T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 PM CDT WED APR 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 WED 7 PM 12.7 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.9
$$
AYD829
WGUS83 KBIS 251658
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1158 AM CDT THU APR 25 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN AT LOGAN...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.WARMING TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL SUPPORT
A VERY AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. SO FAR THIS SPRING...THE MELT HAS
BEEN REMARKABLY GENTLE WITH LITTLE RUNOFF REACHING STREAMS AND
RIVERS. INSTEAD...THE MELT WATER HAS BEEN ABSORBED BY THE SOIL.
THIS IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE AS THE SNOW MELTS FASTER THAN THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT THE WATER...LIKELY RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-262258-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130427T2315Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130427T2315Z.130430T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1158 AM CDT THU APR 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM SATURDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 35.1 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE IMPACTED
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 28.3 THU 11 AM 25.4 28.8 35.0 34.9 35.1
$$
NDC049-262258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130501T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1158 AM CDT THU APR 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.3 THU 10 AM 54.7 54.6 54.6 54.7 55.1
$$
NDC049-262258-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130501T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1158 AM CDT THU APR 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 THU 11 AM 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.1 13.1
$$721
WGUS83 KBIS 252319
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
619 PM CDT THU APR 25 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN AT LOGAN...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL SUPPORT
A VERY AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. SO FAR THIS SPRING...THE MELT HAS
BEEN REMARKABLY GENTLE WITH LITTLE RUNOFF REACHING STREAMS AND
RIVERS. INSTEAD...THE MELT WATER HAD LARGELY BEEN ABSORBED BY THE
SOIL. THIS IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE FRIDAY AND THROUGH THE WEEKEND AS
THE SNOW MELTS FASTER THAN THE SOIL CAN ACCEPT THE WATER...LIKELY
RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-270519-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130427T1624Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130427T1624Z.130428T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
619 PM CDT THU APR 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.7 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 27.1 THU 6 PM 25.5 34.8 35.5 35.6 35.2
$$
NDC049-270518-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130501T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
619 PM CDT THU APR 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.3 THU 10 AM 54.6 54.5 54.5 54.6 55.4
$$
NDC049-270518-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130501T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
619 PM CDT THU APR 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET UNTIL WEDNESDAY
MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 THU 5 PM 13.6 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.2
$$085
WGUS83 KBIS 261736
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1236 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT
LOGAN...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST TO BEGIN SATURDAY.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE SUPPORTING
AN AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. SO FAR THIS SPRING...THE MELT HAS
BEEN REMARKABLY GENTLE WITH LITTLE RUNOFF REACHING STREAMS AND
RIVERS. INSTEAD...THE MELT WATER HAD LARGELY BEEN ABSORBED BY THE
SOIL. THIS IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE AS THE SNOW MELTS FASTER THAN THE
SOIL CAN ACCEPT THE WATER...LIKELY RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-272336-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130427T1624Z-130503T0600Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130427T1624Z.130428T0600Z.130501T1800Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ON SATURDAY AND MAY CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 35.7 FEET ON SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE IMPACTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 25.6 FRI 12 PM 31.8 35.7 35.6 35.3 34.4
$$
NDC049-272336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.130426T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1236 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 FRI 8 AM 54.5 54.4 54.5 55.1 55.8
$$
NDC049-272336-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130426T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1236 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 FRI 11 AM 13.1 13.1 13.0 13.1 13.8
$$516
WGUS83 KBIS 270231
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE DES LACS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
TO BEGIN SUNDAY. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4 NORTHWEST...
MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST TO BEGIN SUNDAY. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER
NEAR LOGAN...SAWYER...AND VELVA...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST TO
BEGIN SATURDAY. FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.SIGNIFICANTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...AND INTO
EARLY NEXT WEEK...WILL RESULT IN A RAPID SNOW MELT...AND MINOR
FLOODING OF LOW LYING AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS...INCLUDING THOSE
AWAY FROM STREAMS AND RIVERS. SO FAR MELT WATER HAS BEEN ABSORBED
BY THE SOIL. THAT WILL CHANGE THIS WEEKEND AS SNOW MELTS FASTER
THAN THE SOIL CAN ACCEPT THE WATER...RESULTING IN OVERLAND
FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED...LATER...BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
DO NOT WALK OR DRIVE INTO FLOODED AREAS.
&&
NDC101-280231-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0010.130428T1017Z-130501T0130Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.130428T1017Z.130429T1800Z.130430T1330Z.NO/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY MONDAY 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 6.6 FRI 8 PM 11.0 15.4 15.3 12.6 11.6
$$
NDC101-280231-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130427T1912Z-130503T0120Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130427T1912Z.130428T1200Z.130501T1320Z.NO/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.6 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 25.9 FRI 9 PM 35.2 35.5 35.5 34.9 32.1
$$
NDC101-280231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.130427T2200Z-130503T0515Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.130427T2200Z.130428T1800Z.130501T1715Z.NO/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.8 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* 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 16.2 THU 8 PM 22.8 23.8 23.6 23.2 21.1
$$
NDC049-280231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.130427T1136Z-130504T0430Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T1136Z.130429T0000Z.130502T1630Z.NO/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1500 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1500.4 FRI 5 PM 1506.3 1507.7 1507.2 1506.8 1505.9
$$
NDC049-280231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 FRI 8 AM 54.4 54.4 54.6 55.5 56.0
$$
NDC049-280231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130502T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.2 FRI 8 PM 13.2 13.0 13.0 13.4 14.0
$$
NDC101-280231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0011.130428T1130Z-130430T0600Z/
/DESN8.1.SM.130428T1130Z.130429T0000Z.130429T1800Z.NO/
931 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 8.1 FRI 8 PM 13.3 17.0 15.2 12.7 10.5
$$164
WGUS83 KBIS 271839
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...FOXHOLM...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOW SUPPORTING
AN AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. AS THE SNOW MELTS FASTER THAN WHAT THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT...SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND LEAD TO MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-290039-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0010.130430T0000Z-130430T1800Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.130430T0000Z.130430T0000Z.130430T0600Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE MONDAY
EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 7.8 SAT 11 AM 11.5 13.4 13.9 11.7 11.8
$$
NDC101-290038-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130428T1800Z-130503T0040Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130428T1800Z.130429T1800Z.130501T1240Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.3 FEET MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 29.1 SAT 12 PM 33.0 35.2 35.2 34.1 31.4
$$
NDC101-290038-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.130428T0800Z-130503T1500Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T0800Z.130429T1800Z.130502T0300Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 24.3 FEET MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY ARE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 17.2 SAT 7 AM 22.6 24.2 24.3 23.7 21.1
$$
NDC049-290038-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130504T0159Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T1734Z.130430T0600Z.130502T1359Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1500 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 1507 FEET TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1500.4 FRI 5 PM 1505.2 1505.9 1506.7 1506.1 1505.1
$$
NDC049-290038-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SAT 8 AM 55.0 55.2 55.6 55.9 56.0
$$
NDC049-290038-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET
THURSDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.0 SAT 11 AM 13.0 13.0 13.2 13.7 13.9
$$
NDC101-290038-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0011.130428T1245Z-130430T0712Z/
/DESN8.1.SM.130428T1245Z.130429T0600Z.130429T1912Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 9.2 SAT 11 AM 15.9 16.6 14.2 11.9 10.4
$$
NDC049-290038-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.130427T2230Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130427T2230Z.130430T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
139 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.3 FEET MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.5 SAT 11 AM 7.7 8.2 8.3 8.2 8.1
$$
RP KINNEY332
WGUS83 KBIS 280133
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...FOXHOLM...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE NOW SUPPORTING
AN AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. AS THE SNOW MELTS FASTER THAN WHAT THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT...SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF WILL OCCUR AND LEAD TO MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0010.130430T0000Z-130430T1800Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.130430T0000Z.130430T0000Z.130430T0600Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE MONDAY
EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...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 11.1 SAT 8 PM 12.7 14.0 12.6 11.7 11.5
$$
NDC101-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130428T1800Z-130503T0040Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130428T1800Z.130429T1800Z.130501T1240Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 31.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 35.3 FEET BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 31.5 SAT 8 PM 34.4 35.3 34.8 32.4 31.3
$$
NDC101-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.130428T0800Z-130503T1500Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T0800Z.130429T1800Z.130502T0300Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 24.3 FEET BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 17.2 SAT 7 AM 23.7 24.3 24.1 22.3 20.3
$$
NDC049-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130504T0159Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130430T0600Z.130502T1359Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SATURDAY 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 1507 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.3 SAT 7 PM 1505.3 1506.5 1506.5 1505.8 1504.4
$$
NDC049-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SAT 8 AM 55.1 55.3 55.8 56.0 56.1
$$
NDC049-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.0 SAT 8 PM 13.0 13.1 13.5 13.8 14.0
$$
NDC101-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0011.130428T1245Z-130430T0712Z/
/DESN8.1.SM.130428T1245Z.130429T0600Z.130429T1912Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 12.2 SAT 8 PM 16.9 15.6 12.9 11.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-290733-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130428T1100Z.130430T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 8.3 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.1 SAT 8 PM 8.0 8.3 8.2 8.2 8.0
$$815
WGUS83 KBIS 281713
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...FOXHOLM...KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE CAUSED AN
AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. WITH THE SNOW MELTING FASTER THAN WHAT THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT...SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF IS OCCURRING...RESULTING IN MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-292313-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0010.130429T1400Z-130501T1330Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.130429T1400Z.130430T0600Z.130501T0130Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY
LATE MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.8 FEET BY EARLY
TUESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 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 13.3 SUN 11 AM 13.9 14.8 13.3 12.7 12.0
$$
NDC101-292313-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.130428T1642Z-130503T1800Z/
/LGNN8.1.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T0600Z.130502T0600Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.4 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
SUNDAY EVENING...AND THEN SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE
POSSIBLY BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.4 SUN 11 AM 35.8 35.5 34.8 33.6 32.5
$$
NDC101-292313-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-130504T1030Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130429T1800Z.130502T2230Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER MAY POSSIBLY FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
LATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.2 SUN 7 AM 24.4 24.4 24.0 22.7 21.4
$$
NDC049-292313-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130504T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1200Z.130503T0600Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. THE RIVER MAY POSSIBLY FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.6 SUN 7 AM 1507.0 1506.8 1506.4 1505.8
1504.8
$$
NDC049-292313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SUN 9 AM 55.2 55.5 56.1 56.4 56.3
$$
NDC049-292313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 SUN 11 AM 12.9 13.1 13.7 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC101-292313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-130430T1200Z/
/DESN8.2.SM.130428T1125Z.130429T0000Z.130430T0000Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.5 FEET BY SUNDAY
EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...URBAN DAMAGE BEGINS FOR SOME HOMES AND WATER
NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 18.0 SUN 11 AM 17.4 14.6 12.2 10.6 9.8
$$
NDC049-292313-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130429T1800Z.130502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1213 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.3 SUN 11 AM 6.8 7.4 7.8 8.1 8.0
$$730
WGUS83 KBIS 290022
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE DES LACS RIVER IN FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE CAUSED AN
AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. WITH THE SNOW MELTING FASTER THAN WHAT THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT...SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF IS OCCURRING...RESULTING IN MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-300622-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0010.130429T0045Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.130429T0045Z.130430T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.0 SUN 6 PM 13.9 16.1 16.0 15.1 14.9
$$
NDC101-300622-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 36.0 FEET THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.0 SUN 7 PM 35.9 35.9 35.7 35.3 35.0
$$
NDC101-300622-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY
MONDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 SUN 2 PM 23.7 24.5 24.4 24.0 23.4
$$
NDC049-300622-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 SUN 1 PM 1507.0 1507.5 1506.8 1506.6 1506.3
$$
NDC049-300621-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 NEAR
SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND
HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SUN 9 AM 55.2 55.4 55.8 56.4 56.5
$$
NDC049-300621-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130502T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 SUN 5 PM 12.9 12.9 13.3 14.1 14.4
$$
NDC101-300621-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-130430T1648Z/
/DESN8.3.SM.130428T1125Z.130429T0000Z.130430T0448Z.NR/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 6:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 19.4 FEET THIS SUNDAY
NIGHT. THE RIVER WILL THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...HIGHWAY 52 BETWEEN CARPIO AND BURLINGTON
WILL BE CLOSED. VALLEY FLOOR UNDER WATER FROM 19-20 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 19.4 SUN 5 PM 19.5 16.8 13.3 11.2 10.1
$$
NDC049-300621-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130429T1200Z.130502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 8.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.4 SUN 5 PM 6.6 7.3 7.8 8.1 8.1
$$766
WGUS83 KBIS 291818
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE DES LACS RIVER IN FOXHOLM...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE CAUSED AN
AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. WITH THE SNOW MELTING FASTER THAN WHAT THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT...SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF IS OCCURRING...RESULTING IN MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.130430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.3 MON 12 PM 15.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.5
$$
NDC101-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 36.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.4 MON 1 PM 36.2 35.7 35.2 35.0 34.8
$$
NDC101-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130430T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 MON 7 AM 24.4 24.4 23.6 22.9 22.7
$$
NDC049-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130430T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.8 MON 7 AM 1507.2 1506.9 1506.4 1506.2
1505.9
$$
NDC049-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 MON 8 AM 55.4 55.9 56.2 56.3 56.2
$$
NDC049-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 MON 12 PM 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC101-302324-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-130430T2324Z/
/DESN8.2.SM.130428T1125Z.130429T0600Z.130430T1124Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET...AVERAGE HEIGHT OF GROUND AROUND GAGE HOUSE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 18.3 MON 12 PM 15.9 12.3 10.6 9.7 9.3
$$
NDC049-010018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130430T0800Z.130502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
118 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 8.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 6.5 MON 12 PM 7.2 7.9 8.1 8.0 7.8
$$
AJ/NH387
WGUS83 KBIS 300250
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE DES LACS RIVER IN FOXHOLM...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.WARMER TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE CAUSED AN
AGGRESSIVE SNOW MELT. WITH THE SNOW MELTING FASTER THAN WHAT THE SOIL
CAN ACCEPT...SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF IS OCCURRING...RESULTING IN MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING.
ON THE SOURIS RIVER...THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER IS LIKELY TO BE
FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS
RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-010250-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0016.130501T1225Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.130501T1225Z.130505T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE.
* 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 8.1 MON 9 PM 8.6 12.5 13.7 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC101-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.130505T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN STEADY AROUND 14.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.3 MON 9 PM 14.3 14.0 14.1 14.3 14.6
$$
NDC101-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL STEADILY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.2 MON 9 PM 36.0 35.4 35.1 34.9 34.8
$$
NDC101-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130501T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.5 MON 6 PM 23.3 24.0 23.2 22.8 22.6
$$
NDC049-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL STEADILY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 MON 7PM 1506.9 1506.6 1506.2 1506.0 1505.7
$$
NDC049-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT AROUND 56.6 FT...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2
NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND
HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH
WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 MON 7 PM 55.6 56.1 56.3 56.3 56.1
$$
NDC049-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 MON 9 PM 13.2 13.8 14.1 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC101-302010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-130430T2010Z/
/DESN8.2.SM.130428T1125Z.130429T0600Z.130430T0810Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 17.1 MON 9 PM 13.4 11.2 10.1 9.5 9.1
$$
NDC049-010249-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130502T0000Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM CDT MON APR 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 7.9 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 5.9 MON 9 PM 5.9 7.0 7.8 7.9 7.7
$$
MM076
WGUS83 KBIS 301242
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 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
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.ON THE SOURIS RIVER FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE DES LACS...THROUGH
MINOT AND LOGAN...STAGES ARE STEADY OR FALLING AS THE PEAK OF THE
DES LACS FLOWS HAS PASSED. FROM SAWYER THROUGH BANTRY...STAGES ARE
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE...WITH ADDITIONAL RISES ON THE
WINTERING RIVER. THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER ON THE SOURIS FROM
SNOWMELT IS LIKELY TO BE FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS
LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.130501T1225Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.130501T1225Z.130505T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING.
* 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 8.1 TUE 7 AM 9.9 13.4 13.9 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC101-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.130505T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY
AND POSSIBLY RISE TO NEAR 14.7 FEET BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.3 TUE 7 AM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.5 14.7
$$
NDC101-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 35.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.0 TUE 7 AM 35.7 35.2 35.0 34.8 34.9
$$
NDC101-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130501T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.3 TUE 7 AM 24.1 23.6 22.9 22.7 22.6
$$
NDC049-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130430T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO NEAR 1506.1 FEET BY FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.5 TUE 7 AM 1506.9 1506.4 1506.1 1505.9 1505.7
$$
NDC049-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 MON 7 PM 55.9 56.2 56.3 56.2 56.0
$$
NDC049-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 TUE 7 AM 13.5 14.0 14.2 14.2 14.1
$$
NDC049-011842-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130502T0000Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 AM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 7.9 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 5.5 TUE 7 AM 6.4 7.6 7.9 7.8 7.6
$$352
WGUS83 KBIS 301841
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 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 SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.ON THE SOURIS RIVER FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE DES LACS...THROUGH
MINOT AND LOGAN...STAGES ARE STEADY OR FALLING AS THE PEAK OF THE
DES LACS FLOWS HAS PASSED. FROM SAWYER THROUGH BANTRY...STAGES ARE
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE...WITH ADDITIONAL RISES ON THE
WINTERING RIVER. THIS EPISODE OF HIGH WATER ON THE SOURIS FROM
SNOWMELT IS LIKELY TO BE FOLLOWED EVENTUALLY BY ANOTHER PEAK AS
LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS RELEASING WATER ARRIVING FROM CANADIAN
SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-020041-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0016.130502T1821Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.130502T1821Z.130503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...WEST BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 7.9 TUE 12 PM 6.7 9.4 13.2 13.6 13.6
$$
NDC101-011200-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-130501T1200Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.130430T0745Z.130501T0000Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.2 TUE 12 PM 13.4 12.2 12.0 12.9 13.4
$$
NDC101-020041-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.9 TUE 1 PM 35.5 35.0 34.3 33.9 34.2
$$
NDC101-020041-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-130506T1800Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130501T1800Z.130505T0600Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.1 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.3 TUE 7 AM 24.0 23.9 22.9 22.1 21.9
$$
NDC049-020041-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AT A STEADY LEVEL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.5 TUE 7AM 1506.8 1506.5 1505.9 1505.4 1505.1
$$
NDC049-020041-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT AROUND 56.6 FT...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 TUE 8 AM 55.5 55.9 56.1 56.1 56.0
$$
NDC049-020041-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 TUE 12 PM 13.1 13.5 13.8 14.0 14.0
$$
NDC049-020040-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130502T0200Z.130503T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
141 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 7.5 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 5.5 TUE 12 PM 6.3 7.3 7.5 7.5 7.4
$$
MM/NH883
WGUS83 KBIS 010142
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 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
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER AND BANTRY...MODERATE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...MINOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN AND VELVA...MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...
KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...AND WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE
FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.ON THE SOURIS RIVER FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE DES LACS...
THROUGH MINOT AND LOGAN...STAGES ARE STEADY OR FALLING AS THE
PEAK OF THE DES LACS FLOWS HAS PASSED. FROM SAWYER THROUGH
BANTRY...STAGES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE...WITH
ADDITIONAL RISES ON THE WINTERING RIVER. THIS EPISODE OF HIGH
WATER ON THE SOURIS FROM SNOWMELT IS LIKELY TO BE FOLLOWED BY
ANOTHER PEAK AS LAKE DARLING DAM BEGINS RELEASING WATER FROM
ARRIVING CANADIAN SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-020142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130502T1348Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.130502T1348Z.130505T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 22.5 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 13.5 TUE 8 PM 15.9 19.4 21.6 22.5 22.2
$$
NDC101-020142-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.130502T1821Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.SM.130502T1821Z.130503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...WEST BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 7.6 TUE 8 PM 7.2 11.6 13.6 13.6 13.6
$$
NDC101-011200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-130501T1200Z/
/MINN8.1.SM.000000T0000Z.130430T0745Z.130430T2145Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 13.9 TUE 7 PM 12.8 11.9 12.5 13.3 13.3
$$
NDC101-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.8 TUE 8 PM 35.3 34.6 34.0 34.0 34.3
$$
NDC101-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-130506T1800Z/
/SWRN8.2.SM.130428T1021Z.130501T1800Z.130505T0600Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 24.1 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.0 TUE 7 PM 24.1 23.3 22.5 22.0 21.9
$$
NDC049-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.2 TUE 7 PM 1506.0 1505.8 1505.5 1505.2
1505.2
$$
NDC049-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 TUE 8 AM 55.7 56.0 56.1 56.1 56.0
$$
NDC049-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.SM.130412T2345Z.130504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.8 TUE 8 PM 12.9 13.5 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
NDC009-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.130501T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130501T2200Z.130507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 9.2 TUE 8 PM 10.1 11.2 12.6 13.8 14.8
$$
NDC049-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.130502T1200Z.130503T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 7.5 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 5.4 TUE 8 PM 6.3 7.3 7.5 7.5 7.3
$$
NDC009-049-020141-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.130501T1630Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1630Z.130505T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY LATE MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.4 TUE 8 PM 10.6 12.1 12.6 12.9 12.9
$$
AJ794
WGUS83 KBIS 012010
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 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 WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...VELVA...AND...WILLOW
CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...
SAWYER...AND WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.RUNOFF FROM RECENT SNOW MELT HAS SLOWED DOWN DUE TO THE COLDER
TEMPERATURES. THIS HAS CAUSED MANY STREAM LEVELS TO REMAIN STEADY OR
EVEN DROP. WARMER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WILL
ACCELERATE THE MELT AND RUNOFF ONCE AGAIN...HOWEVER WITH A LARGE
PORTION OF THE SNOW PACK ALREADY GONE STREAM LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED
TO RISE AS SHARPLY AS THEY DID OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY PART OF
THIS WEEK. REGARDLESS OF THE REMAINING SNOW MELT...LOCATIONS ALONG
THE SOURIS RIVER ARE SUBJECT TO RISE AS RELEASES FROM LAKE DARLING
INCREASE AND FUTURE RELEASES ARE DETERMINED FROM CANADIAN RESERVOIRS
UPSTREAM IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-022010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130503T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.130503T0400Z.130505T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY LATE EVENING AND
CONTINUE INTO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 13.6 WED 2 PM 16.6 19.7 21.6 22.2 21.7
$$
NDC101-022010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0016.130502T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.SM.130502T0300Z.130502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...WEST BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 8.5 WED 2 PM 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0
$$
NDC101-022010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-130504T1600Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.130503T0400Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
FRIDAY LATE EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.2 WED 2 PM 34.5 33.2 33.0 33.2 33.3
$$
NDC101-022010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-130505T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.130428T1021Z.130429T2300Z.130503T1200Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.7 WED 7 AM 22.4 21.7 20.3 19.6 19.3
$$
NDC049-022010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130505T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.130504T0600Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.8 WED 1 PM 1505.6 1505.3 1504.6 1504.2 1504
$$
NDC049-022010-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 TUE 8 AM 55.8 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.8
$$
NDC049-022010-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 WED 2 PM 13.4 13.5 13.5 13.4 13.4
$$
NDC009-022010-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.130502T0730Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T0730Z.130507T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT EASILY FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 9.5 WED 2 PM 10.7 12.0 12.8 13.3 13.7
$$
NDC009-049-022010-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130504T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
310 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.1 WED 2 PM 11.3 12.3 12.7 12.7 12.5
$$374
WGUS83 KBIS 020253
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING BANTRY...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING LOGAN...VELVA...AND...WILLOW
CITY...MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...
SAWYER...AND WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
.RUNOFF FROM RECENT SNOW MELT HAS SLOWED DOWN DUE TO THE COOLER
TEMPERATURES. THIS HAS CAUSED MANY STREAM LEVELS TO REMAIN STEADY OR
EVEN DROP. WARMER TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WILL
ACCELERATE THE MELT AND RUNOFF ONCE AGAIN...HOWEVER WITH A LARGE
PORTION OF THE SNOW PACK ALREADY GONE...STREAM LEVELS ARE NOT
EXPECTED TO RISE AS SHARPLY AS THEY DID OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY
PART OF THIS WEEK. REGARDLESS OF THE REMAINING SNOW MELT...LOCATIONS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER ARE SUBJECT TO RISES AS RELEASES FROM LAKE
DARLING INCREASE AND FUTURE RELEASES ARE DETERMINED FROM CANADIAN
RESERVOIRS UPSTREAM IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN.
&&
NDC075-030853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130503T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.130503T0400Z.130505T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY EVENING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.2 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 14.2 WED 9 PM 17.6 20.3 21.8 22.1 21.4
$$
NDC101-030853-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0016.130502T0358Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.SM.130502T0358Z.130502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE
TO NEAR 11.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.7 WED 9 PM 11.0 11.0 11.0 10.9 10.9
$$
NDC101-030853-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-130504T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.SM.130428T0632Z.130429T1745Z.130502T1200Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.8 WED 9 PM 33.3 33.0 33.0 33.3 33.4
$$
NDC101-030853-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-130505T0000Z/
/SWRN8.1.SM.130428T1021Z.130429T2300Z.130430T1446Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.4 WED 8 PM 21.8 21.3 20.0 19.5 19.3
$$
NDC049-030853-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130505T1200Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.130504T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.6 WED 7 PM 1505.4 1505.0 1504.4 1504.0
1504.0
$$
NDC049-030852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.SM.130408T1800Z.130504T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 WED 4 PM 55.5 55.8 56.0 55.9 55.7
$$
NDC049-030852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130504T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* 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 12.9 WED 9 PM 13.0 13.2 13.4 13.4 13.3
$$
NDC009-030852-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.130502T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T1800Z.130508T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.1 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 9.6 WED 9 PM 10.2 11.3 12.3 12.9 13.6
$$
NDC009-049-030852-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130504T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.6 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 WED 9 PM 11.3 12.2 12.6 12.5 12.3
$$936
WGUS83 KBIS 021817
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS RISING
WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. AT SHERWOOD...THE ALREADY
PASSED WATER FROM BOUNDARY DAM AND SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND
RAFFERTY DAMS ARE COMBINING TO SEND THE SOURIS RIVER TO MODERATE
FLOOD STAGE. LAKE DARLING...WHILE STILL WELL BELOW FULL SUPPLY LEVEL...
RECENTLY INCREASED DISCHARGES TO 1100 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WHICH IS
ENOUGH TO CREATE MINOR FLOODING AT THE FOXHOLM GAGE ON THE SOURIS.
BELOW THE FOXHOLM GAGE THE SOURIS RIVER IS FALLING...AND FORECAST TO
REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE THROUGH SAWYER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT
TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO
RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER RISE
OVER THE WEEKEND TO ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. MUCH OF THE MELTWATER
GENERATED IN THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE GOING INTO THE SOIL AND TEMPERING
EARLIER EXPECTATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-040016-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130503T1320Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.130503T1320Z.130505T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 21.7 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...FARMHOUSE AT GAGE SITE IS AFFECTED BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 15.0 THU 12 PM 17.8 20.6 21.6 21.6 20.8
$$
NDC101-040016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.SM.130502T1145Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.4 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.1 THU 12 PM 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
$$
NDC049-040016-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130504T1200Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.130503T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE
THIS EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.6 WED 7 PM 1504.4 1503.7 1503.6 1503.7
1503.6
$$
NDC049-040016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 THU 8 AM 55.4 55.5 55.5 55.2 55.0
$$
NDC049-040016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130505T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 THU 12 PM 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.1 12.9
$$
NDC009-040016-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0019.130502T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2100Z.130508T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 9.8 THU 12 PM 10.6 11.4 11.8 12.2 12.5
$$
NDC009-049-040015-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130505T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:01 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 10.6 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.5 THU 12 PM 9.6 10.3 10.6 10.6 10.6
$$
AJS242
WGUS83 KBIS 030342
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
...FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS RISING
WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. AT SHERWOOD...THE ALREADY
PASSED WATER FROM BOUNDARY DAM AND SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND
RAFFERTY DAMS ARE COMBINING TO SEND THE SOURIS RIVER TO MODERATE
FLOOD STAGE. LAKE DARLING...WHILE STILL WELL BELOW FULL SUPPLY LEVEL...
RECENTLY INCREASED DISCHARGES TO 1100 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND WHICH IS
ENOUGH TO CREATE MINOR FLOODING AT THE FOXHOLM GAGE ON THE SOURIS.
BELOW THE FOXHOLM GAGE THE SOURIS RIVER IS FALLING...AND FORECAST TO
REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE THROUGH SAWYER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT
TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO
RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER RISE
OVER THE WEEKEND TO ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. MUCH OF THE MELTWATER
GENERATED IN THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE GOING INTO THE SOIL AND TEMPERING
EARLIER EXPECTATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-040342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130504T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.130504T0600Z.130506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.3 FEET BY MONDAY 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 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 15.5 THU 10 PM 17.5 19.5 21.0 21.1 20.3
$$
NDC101-040342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.SM.130502T1145Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.3 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.2 THU 9 PM 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
$$
NDC049-040342-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130504T1400Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.130503T0200Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 6:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
LATE TONIGHT...AND CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.2 THU 6 PM 1503.8 1502.9 1502.5 1502.6 1502.9
$$
NDC049-040342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.3 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN TO FALL BY FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 THU 8 AM 55.3 55.2 55.0 54.8 54.6
$$
NDC049-040342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 12.9 THU 9 PM 13.0 12.9 12.9 12.7 12.6
$$
NDC009-040342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130509T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY
NEXT TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.1 THU 9 PM 10.7 11.3 11.7 11.9 12.1
$$
NDC009-049-040342-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130505T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.7 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.1 THU 9 PM 10.3 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.4
$$
TWH923
WGUS83 KBIS 031813
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
...FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...FOXHOLM...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS RISING
WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. AT SHERWOOD...THE ALREADY
PASSED WATER FROM BOUNDARY DAM AND SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND
RAFFERTY DAMS ARE COMBINING TO SEND THE SOURIS RIVER TO MODERATE
FLOOD STAGE. LAKE DARLING...WHILE STILL BELOW FULL SUPPLY LEVEL...
HAS INCREASED DISCHARGES TO 1100 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND. THIS IS
ENOUGH TO CREATE MINOR FLOODING AT THE FOXHOLM GAGE ON THE SOURIS.
BELOW THE FOXHOLM GAGE THE SOURIS RIVER IS FALLING...AND FORECAST TO
REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE THROUGH SAWYER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT
TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO
RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER RISE
OVER THE WEEKEND TO ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. MUCH OF THE MELTWATER
GENERATED IN THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE GOING INTO THE SOIL AND TEMPERING
EARLIER EXPECTATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN TWO DEATHS DUE TO DRIVING ON
FLOODED ROADS. DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. ALWAYS AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-050013-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130504T1108Z-130509T2230Z/
/SHWN8.2.SM.130504T1108Z.130506T1200Z.130509T1030Z.NO/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD
WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 20.8 FEET BY MONDAY 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 16.0 FRI 12 PM 18.1 20.1 20.8 20.4 19.4
$$
NDC101-050013-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.SM.130502T1145Z.130505T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.4 FRI 12 PM 10.4 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5
$$
NDC049-050013-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-130505T0300Z/
/VLVN8.1.SM.130427T2223Z.130429T1800Z.130503T1500Z.NO/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
LATE THIS MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.1 FRI 7 AM 1504.0 1503.2 1503.1 1503.0
1502.8
$$
NDC049-050013-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 THU 8 AM 55.2 55.2 55.1 55.0 54.7
$$
NDC049-050013-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN WILL REMAIN STEADY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.0 FRI 12 PM 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.8
$$
NDC009-050013-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130509T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.3 FRI 12 PM 10.7 11.2 11.5 11.7 11.9
$$
NDC009-049-050013-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130505T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
113 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:16 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.4 FRI 12 PM 10.2 10.5 10.4 10.3 10.1
$$268
WGUS83 KBIS 040406
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1106 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS RISING
WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. AT SHERWOOD...LOWER RELEASES
FROM THE BOUNDARY DAM AND SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND RAFFERTY
DAMS HAS RESULTED IN A LOWER CREST FORECAST. THE CREST FORECAST IS NOW IN
THE MINOR CATEGORY INSTEAD OF MODERATE. BELOW LAKE DARLING THE SOURIS RIVER
IS FALLING...AND FORECAST TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE THROUGH VELVA.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER
REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH
THE AREA.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER RISE
OVER THE WEEKEND TO ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. MUCH OF THE MELTWATER
GENERATED IN THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE GOING INTO THE SOIL AND TEMPERING
EARLIER EXPECTATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN TWO DEATHS DUE TO DRIVING ON
FLOODED ROADS. DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE ROADWAY.
TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. ALWAYS AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-050406-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130506T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.SM.130506T1200Z.130509T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.8 FEET...WATER OVER 95TH STREET ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE
OF MOUSE RIVER PARK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 16.1 FRI 10 PM 16.9 17.6 18.2 18.6 18.9
$$
NDC049-050406-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1106 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.2 FEET THROUGH SATURDAY
THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 THU 8 AM 55.2 55.1 55.0 54.7 54.5
$$
NDC049-050405-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130504T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.1 FRI 10 PM 13.3 13.2 13.1 12.9 12.7
$$
NDC009-050405-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130509T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.6 FRI 10 PM 11.4 11.9 12.3 12.7 13.0
$$
NDC009-049-050405-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130506T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130504T1800Z.130505T1800Z.NO/
1106 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.8 FRI 10 PM 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.4 9.2
$$
WAA014
WGUS83 KBIS 041613
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1113 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD AFFECTING RENVILLE COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SHERWOOD...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS
RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. AT SHERWOOD...
LOWER RELEASES FROM THE BOUNDARY DAM AND SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW
ALAMEDA AND RAFFERTY DAMS HAS RESULTED IN A LOWER CREST FORECAST.
THE CREST FORECAST IS NOW IN THE MINOR CATEGORY INSTEAD OF MODERATE.
BELOW LAKE DARLING THE SOURIS RIVER IS FALLING...AND FORECAST TO
REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE THROUGH VELVA. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT
TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO
RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER RISE
OVER THE WEEKEND TO JUST ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. MUCH OF THE MELTWATER
GENERATED IN THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE GOING INTO THE SOIL AND TEMPERING
EARLIER EXPECTATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC075-052213-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0017.130507T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHWN8.1.SM.130507T1200Z.130509T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1113 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR SHERWOOD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 19.0 FEET BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 18.8 FEET...WATER OVER 95TH STREET ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE
OF MOUSE RIVER PARK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SHERWOOD 18 15.8 SAT 10 AM 16.1 17.2 18.0 18.6 19.0
$$
NDC049-052212-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1113 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...REACH A PEAK VALUE OF 55.2 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH
OF TOWN, MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M M 55.2 55.1 55.1 54.8 54.6
$$
NDC049-052212-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130504T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1113 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 SAT 10 AM 13.3 13.1 13.0 12.8 12.6
$$
NDC009-052212-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130510T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1113 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.1 FEET BY FRIDAY
MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 10.9 SAT 10 AM 11.3 11.7 12.1 12.5 12.8
$$
NDC009-049-052212-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130506T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130504T1445Z.130505T1800Z.NO/
1113 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...LEVELS WILL REMAIN STABLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND...
THEN BEGIN TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10 SAT 10 AM 10.0 9.8 9.5 9.2 9.0
$$368
WGUS83 KBIS 050248
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
948 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS
RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. LOWER RELEASES
FROM BOUNDARY DAM AND REDUCED SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND
RAFFERTY DAMS HAS RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FROM SHERWOOD TO MINOT TO VELVA FALLING AND REMAINING BELOW FLOOD
STAGE. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY IS EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER RISE
TO JUST ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH MONDAY. MUCH OF THE MELTWATER
GENERATED IN THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE GOING INTO THE SOIL AND TEMPERING
EARLIER EXPECTATIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-060248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
948 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AT 55.2
FEET THROUGH MIDNIGHT MONDAY THEN SLOWLY FALL BUT REMAIN IN MODERATE
FLOOD THROUGH NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.2 55.1 54.8 54.5 54.3
$$
NDC049-060248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130505T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.4 FEET THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING THEN SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.4 SAT 8 PM 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.1 12.9
$$
NDC009-060248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130510T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
NEXT WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.1 SAT 8 PM 11.5 11.9 12.2 12.6 12.9
$$
NDC009-049-060248-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130508T1800Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130505T1800Z.130508T0600Z.NO/
948 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 SAT 8 PM 10.3 10.2 10.0 9.8 9.6
$$
WA915
WGUS83 KBIS 051601
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1101 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS
RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. LOWER RELEASES
FROM BOUNDARY DAM AND REDUCED SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND
RAFFERTY DAMS HAS RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FROM SHERWOOD TO MINOT TO VELVA FALLING AND REMAINING BELOW FLOOD
STAGE. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-062201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1101 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...REMAIN STEADY THEN BEGIN TO FALL BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH
OF TOWN, MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M M 55.2 55.1 54.7 54.4 54.1
$$
NDC049-062201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130505T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON
THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.6 SUN 10 AM 13.4 13.4 13.3 13.0 12.8
$$
NDC009-062201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130511T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY FRIDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.3 SUN 10 AM 11.7 12.0 12.4 12.7 13.1
$$
NDC009-049-062201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130508T1800Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130505T1445Z.130508T0600Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY MONDAY, THEN
BEGIN FALLING BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 SUN 10 AM 10.5 10.2 9.9 9.7 9.4
$$
ACOOP693
WGUS83 KBIS 060154
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS
RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. LOWER RELEASES
FROM BOUNDARY DAM AND REDUCED SNOWMELT RUNOFF BELOW ALAMEDA AND
RAFFERTY DAMS HAS RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE UPPER SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FROM SHERWOOD TO MINOT TO VELVA FALLING AND REMAINING BELOW FLOOD
STAGE. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-070154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130502T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORCAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY THEN BEGIN TO
SLOWLY FALL BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH
OF TOWN, MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.2 55.0 54.6 54.2 53.8
$$
NDC049-070154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER HAS CRESTED AND WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL
THROUGH THE END OF THIS WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.6 SUN 8 PM 13.4 13.3 13.2 12.9 12.6
$$
NDC009-070154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130511T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY FRIDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.5 SUN 8 PM 11.8 12.2 12.5 12.9 13.3
$$
NDC009-049-070154-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130508T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130505T1445Z.130508T0000Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:16 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CRESTING...BEGIN SLOW FALL ON MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 SUN 8 PM 10.3 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.3
$$
WAA697
WGUS83 KBIS 061659
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1159 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS THAT
ARE RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. DOWNSTREAM...
THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISE AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE THEIR
WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-072259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1159 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.6 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 MON 8 AM 55.6 55.4 55.1 54.7 54.3
$$
NDC049-072259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN TO STEADILY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.6 MON 11 AM 13.5 13.3 13.2 12.9 12.6
$$
NDC009-072259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130512T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY SATURDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.7 MON 11 AM 11.9 12.3 12.6 12.9 13.2
$$
NDC009-049-072259-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130509T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130506T1600Z.130508T1800Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.7 MON 11 AM 10.5 10.1 9.7 9.3 9.0
$$991
WGUS83 KBIS 070143
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
843 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS THAT
ARE RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. DOWNSTREAM...
THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-080143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
843 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW BUT STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 MON 8 AM 55.5 55.3 54.9 54.5 54.1
$$
NDC049-080143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW BUT STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.6 MON 8 PM 13.4 13.3 13.0 12.8 12.5
$$
NDC009-080143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.SM.130502T2300Z.130512T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A SLOW RISE TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.8 MON 8 PM 12.1 12.4 12.7 13.1 13.4
$$
NDC009-049-080143-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130509T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130507T0100Z.130509T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.8 MON 8 PM 10.4 10.0 9.5 9.2 8.9
$$
WAA943
WGUS83 KBIS 071534
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1034 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS THAT
ARE RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. DOWNSTREAM...
THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-082134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1034 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW AND STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 TUE 8 AM 55.4 55.2 54.8 54.4 54.0
$$
NDC049-082134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW AND STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.5 TUE 9 AM 13.4 13.2 12.9 12.7 12.4
$$
NDC009-082134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO NEAR 13.8 FEET BY SUNDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY
OF WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.1 TUE 9 AM 12.4 12.8 13.2 13.6 13.8
$$
NDC009-049-082134-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130512T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130508T0000Z.130512T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.0 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.8 TUE 9 AM 11.0 10.9 10.5 10.1 9.8
$$
ACOOP014
WGUS83 KBIS 080205
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS THAT
ARE RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. DOWNSTREAM...
THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-090205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW AND STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 TUE 8 AM 55.3 55.0 54.6 54.2 53.8
$$
NDC049-090204-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW AND STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.5 TUE 8 PM 13.3 13.1 12.8 12.6 12.3
$$
NDC009-090204-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO NEAR 13.8 FEET BY SUNDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY
OF WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.3 TUE 8 PM 12.6 13.0 13.4 13.7 13.9
$$
NDC009-049-090204-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130512T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130508T0600Z.130512T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 11.0 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.7 TUE 8 PM 11.0 10.7 10.3 10.0 9.7
$$
HEINERT848
WGUS83 KBIS 081746
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1246 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
. THE PEAK OF THE SOURIS RIVER FLOODING IS NOW DOWNSTREAM OF THE TOWNER
AND BANTRY AREAS WITH WESTHOPE THE SOLE LOCATION CONTINUING TO RISE. THE
FALL IN THE SOURIS RIVER BETWEEN TOWNER AND BANTRY IS EXPECTED TO BE
SLOW AND STEADY AS WATER DRAINS OFF THE FLOOD PLAIN. HOWEVER...WITH NO
SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST THERE IS VERY LITTLE RISK OF
THE RIVER REVERSING THIS DOWNWARD OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY APPEARS TO BE AT OR VERY NEAR ITS PEAK. ITS
RISE HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN EARLY EXPECTATIONS AND SUGGESTS
INFILTRATION OF MELTWATER HAS PLAYED AN EVEN GREATER ROLE THAN NORMAL IN
MITIGATING FLOOD LEVELS. WILLOW CREEK SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR
ANOTHER 3 TO 4 DAYS AND LIKELY FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OVER THE COMING
WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-092346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1246 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.6 WED 8 AM 55.3 55.0 54.6 54.2 53.8
$$
NDC049-092345-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1246 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.4 WED 12 PM 13.2 13.0 12.8 12.5 12.3
$$
NDC009-092345-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130514T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1246 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.8 WED 12 PM 13.2 13.6 13.9 14.2 14.3
$$
NDC009-049-092345-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130512T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130508T1415Z.130511T1800Z.NO/
1246 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.9 WED 12 PM 10.6 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.4
$$
AJS402
WGUS83 KBIS 091605
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1105 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
. THE PEAK OF THE SOURIS RIVER FLOODING IS NOW DOWNSTREAM OF THE TOWNER
AND BANTRY AREAS WITH WESTHOPE THE SOLE LOCATION CONTINUING TO RISE AND
LIKELY TO CREST AROUND 15 MAY. THE FALL IN THE SOURIS RIVER BETWEEN
TOWNER AND BANTRY IS SLOW AND STEADY AS THE WATER TAKES TIME TO DRAIN
OFF THE FLOOD PLAIN. WITH NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST...
THERE IS VERY LITTLE RISK OF THE RIVER REVERSING THIS DOWNWARD OVER
THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY ALSO APPEARS TO HAVE PEAKED AND IS
STARTING A SLOW AND STEADY DOWNWARD TREND. ITS RISE HAS BEEN
SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN EARLY EXPECTATIONS AND SUGGESTS INFILTRATION
OF MELTWATER HAS PLAYED AN EVEN GREATER ROLE THAN NORMAL IN MITIGATING
FLOOD LEVELS. WILLOW CREEK SHOULD FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE OVER THE COMING
WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-102205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1105 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 THU 8 AM 55.2 54.8 54.4 54.0 53.6
$$
NDC049-102205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 THU 10 AM 13.1 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.0
$$
NDC009-102205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.8 THU 10 AM 13.2 13.7 14.0 14.3 14.4
$$
NDC009-049-102205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130512T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130508T1415Z.130511T1800Z.NO/
1105 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.8 THU 10 AM 10.4 10.0 9.7 9.5 9.3
$$481
WGUS83 KBIS 100323
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1023 PM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
WILLOW CITY...MINOT TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE PEAK OF THE SOURIS RIVER FLOODING IS NOW DOWNSTREAM OF THE TOWNER
AND BANTRY AREAS WITH WESTHOPE THE SOLE LOCATION CONTINUING TO RISE AND
LIKELY TO CREST AROUND 15 MAY. THE FALL IN THE SOURIS RIVER BETWEEN
TOWNER AND BANTRY IS SLOW AND STEADY AS THE WATER TAKES TIME TO DRAIN
OFF THE FLOOD PLAIN. WITH NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST...
THERE IS VERY LITTLE RISK OF THE RIVER REVERSING THIS DOWNWARD OVER
THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-110323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1023 PM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 THU 8 AM 55.0 54.6 54.2 53.8 53.4
$$
NDC049-110323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1023 PM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET
BY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.2 THU 10 PM 12.9 12.6 12.4 12.2 11.9
$$
NDC009-110323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1023 PM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.9 THU 10 PM 13.3 13.8 14.1 14.3 14.3
$$
NDC009-049-110323-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130512T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130508T1415Z.130512T0000Z.NO/
1023 PM CDT THU MAY 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 10:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SATURDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.6 THU 10 PM 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.2
$$
AYD396
WGUS83 KBIS 101601
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1101 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.THE PEAK OF THE SOURIS RIVER FLOODING IS NOW DOWNSTREAM OF THE TOWNER
AND BANTRY AREAS WITH WESTHOPE THE SOLE LOCATION CONTINUING TO RISE AND
LIKELY TO CREST AROUND 15 MAY. THE FALL IN THE SOURIS RIVER BETWEEN
TOWNER AND BANTRY IS SLOW AND STEADY AS THE WATER TAKES TIME TO DRAIN
OFF THE FLOOD PLAIN. WITH NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORECAST...
THERE IS VERY LITTLE RISK OF THE RIVER REVERSING THIS DOWNWARD TREND
OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-112201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1101 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 FRI 8 AM 55.2 54.9 54.6 54.2 53.8
$$
NDC049-112200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.2 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.2 FRI 10 AM 13.1 13.0 12.7 12.5 12.3
$$
NDC009-112200-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 FRI 10 AM 13.4 13.8 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$
NDC009-049-111200-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-130511T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.130501T1822Z.130508T1415Z.130511T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 FRI 10 AM 9.9 9.7 9.5 9.3 9.0
$$608
WGUS83 KBIS 110209
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
909 PM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS THAT
ARE RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. DOWNSTREAM...
THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-120809-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
909 PM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY FALL TO 53.9 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 FRI 8 AM 55.0 54.7 54.4 54.1 53.9
$$
NDC049-120809-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 PM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A SLOW AND STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.1 FRI 8 PM 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.3
$$
NDC009-120809-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 PM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY MONDAY, THEN
BEGIN TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY
OF WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.3 FRI 8 PM 13.8 14.1 14.3 14.3 14.1
$$
ACOOP029
WGUS83 KBIS 111452
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
952 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A COMPLEX MIXTURE OF LOCATIONS THAT
ARE RISING WHILE OTHER FORECAST POINTS ARE IN RECESSION. DOWNSTREAM...
THE SOURIS RIVER REMAINS STEADY TO RISING AS FLOOD WATERS SLOWLY MAKE
THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-122052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
952 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING...THEN TO 54.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 FRI 8 AM 54.8 54.5 54.3 54.0 53.7
$$
NDC049-122051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A SLOW AND STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.1 SAT 9 AM 12.9 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.2
$$
NDC009-122051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130513T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON...REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGH
THURSDAY...THEN WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.2 SAT 9 AM 13.5 14.0 14.1 14.1 14.0
$$
HEINERT098
WGUS83 KBIS 120125
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
825 PM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY HAS CRESTED AND BEGUN TO
FALL. WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH MID WEEK AND THEN
BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-130725-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
825 PM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 53.8 FEET BY THURSDAY.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SAT 8 AM 54.7 54.4 54.2 54.0 53.8
$$
NDC049-130725-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.1 SAT 7 PM 12.8 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.1
$$
NDC009-130725-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130514T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY TUESDAY...
REMAIN STEADY...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY OF
WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.2 SAT 8 PM 13.7 13.9 14.0 14.0 13.9
$$
ACOOP547
WGUS83 KBIS 121429
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
929 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY HAS CRESTED AND BEGUN TO
FALL. WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH MID WEEK AND THEN
BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-132029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
929 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 53.6 FEET
BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SAT 8 AM 54.6 54.3 54.1 53.9 53.6
$$
NDC049-132029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.1 FEET BY FRIDAY.
* 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.0 SUN 8 AM 12.8 12.6 12.4 12.3 12.1
$$
NDC009-132029-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130516T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.2 SUN 8 AM 13.5 13.7 13.9 14.0 13.8
$$
WAA908
WGUS83 KBIS 130046
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
746 PM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY HAS CRESTED AND BEGUN TO
FALL. WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH MID WEEK AND THEN
BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-140646-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
746 PM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 53.8 FEET BY FRIDAY.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.2 SUN 11 AM 54.8 54.6 54.3 54.1 53.8
$$
NDC049-140646-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.2 FEET BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 SUN 7 PM 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.2
$$
NDC009-140646-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130515T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING
THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY OF
WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.4 SUN 7 PM 13.7 13.9 14.0 13.9 13.7
$$
ACOOP057
WGUS83 KBIS 131443
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
943 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY HAS CRESTED AND CONTINUES
TO FALL. WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE
BY MID WEEK AND THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-142043-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
943 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER...LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL
BE AFFECTED...BUT LITTLE DAMAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.9 MON 8 AM 54.6 54.3 54.1 53.9 53.6
$$
NDC049-142043-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.9 MON 9 AM 12.7 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.0
$$
NDC009-142043-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130515T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.6 MON 9 AM 13.7 13.9 14.0 13.8 13.6
$$
MM/KS474
WGUS83 KBIS 141509
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1009 AM CDT TUE MAY 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES TO FALL.
WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE BY MID
WEEK AND THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-152109-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1009 AM CDT TUE MAY 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.9 MON 8 AM 54.3 54.0 53.8 53.5 53.2
$$
NDC049-152108-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1009 AM CDT TUE MAY 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.8 TUE 9 AM 12.6 12.4 12.2 11.9 11.7
$$
NDC009-152108-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130515T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1009 AM CDT TUE MAY 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.8 TUE 9 AM 13.9 14.0 13.8 13.6 13.3
$$966
WGUS83 KBIS 151531
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1031 AM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IS FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES TO FALL.
THE SOURIS RIVER AT WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO MODERATE
FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-162131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1031 AM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.0 WED 9 AM 53.7 53.5 53.3 53.1 53.0
$$
NDC049-162131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* 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 12.6 WED 10 AM 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.7 11.6
$$
NDC009-162131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130516T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.8 WED 10 AM 14.0 13.9 13.5 13.2 13.0
$$514
WGUS83 KBIS 160112
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
812 PM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES TO FALL.
THE SOURIS RIVER AT WESTHOPE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO MODERATE
FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY...THEN BEGIN A STEADY FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-170112-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
812 PM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 52.9 FEET BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.0 WED 9 AM 53.7 53.5 53.3 53.1 52.9
$$
NDC049-170112-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
812 PM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 WED 7 PM 12.3 12.2 12.0 11.9 11.7
$$
NDC009-170112-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130516T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
812 PM CDT WED MAY 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY THURSDAY...THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY OF
WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.9 WED 7 PM 14.0 13.8 13.7 13.5 13.2
$$
ACOOP585
WGUS83 KBIS 161558
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1058 AM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY.
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY.
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE UP
TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF ITS BASIN IN NORTH
DAKOTA...INCREASING TO ALMOST 3 INCHES IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE BASIN.
THIS RAIN WILL BE SPREAD OUT THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY. GIVEN THE DRY SOIL
CONDITIONS THIS RAIN IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE PROBLEMATIC. HOWEVER...THERE
IS A RISK OF THUNDERSTORMS MIXED IN THAT COULD CREATE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS
AND THIS CREATES THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST
LATER TODAY AND INTO TOMORROW BEFORE BEGINNING A STEADY FALL OVER THE
WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-172158-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130521T0600Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T1800Z.NR/
1058 AM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.2 THU 9 AM 52.8 52.4 52.0 51.7 51.3
$$
NDC049-172158-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130520T1200Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
* 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 12.3 THU 9 AM 11.9 11.6 11.2 10.8 10.5
$$
NDC009-172158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130516T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.9 THU 9 AM 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.7
$$852
WGUS83 KBIS 170100
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
800 PM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE UP
TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF ITS BASIN IN NORTH
DAKOTA...INCREASING TO ALMOST 3 INCHES IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE BASIN.
THIS RAIN WILL BE SPREAD OUT TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY. GIVEN THE DRY SOIL
CONDITIONS THIS RAIN IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE PROBLEMATIC. HOWEVER...THERE
IS A RISK OF THUNDERSTORMS MIXED IN THAT COULD CREATE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS
AND THIS CREATES THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE
SLIGHTLY TO THE CREST TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY...BEFORE BEGINNING A STEADY
FALL OVER THE WEEKEND.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-180100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130521T0600Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T1800Z.NR/
800 PM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.2 THU 9 AM 52.6 52.2 51.9 51.5 51.2
$$
NDC049-180059-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130520T1200Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T0000Z.NO/
800 PM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.2 THU 7 PM 11.7 11.4 11.0 10.7 10.3
$$
NDC009-180059-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130517T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 PM CDT THU MAY 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL RISE SLIGHTLY BEFORE FALLING OVER THE
WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.0 THU 7 PM 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.8 13.5
$$802
WGUS83 KBIS 171614
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1114 AM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. BETWEEN FRIDAY AND LATE TUESDAY THE SOURIS
RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE UP TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE NORTHWEST
PART OF ITS BASIN IN NORTH DAKOTA...INCREASING TO ALMOST 2.5 INCHES IN
THE EASTERN PART OF THE BASIN. THE LENGTHY DURATION OF THIS RAIN IS
NOT LIKELY TO BE PROBLEMATIC OVER A LARGE AREA...OR FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER ITSELF GIVEN THE RELATIVELY DRY SOIL CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...
ENHANCED RAINFALL RATES OR SEVERAL ROUNDS OF STORMS COULD PRODUCE
SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF...LEADING TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND
POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER AROUND TOWNER AND BANTRY
IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AND MONDAY...RESPECTIVELY.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER IS CRESTING TODAY AND
EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGH THE WEEKEND BEFORE BEGINNING
A SLOW...BUT STEADY...FALL EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-182214-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130520T1800Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T0600Z.NR/
1114 AM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.2 THU 9 AM 52.3 51.9 51.5 51.2 50.8
$$
NDC049-182214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130520T1200Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.0 FRI 10 AM 11.6 11.3 10.8 10.4 10.0
$$
NDC009-182214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130517T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.1 FRI 10 AM 14.1 14.1 14.0 13.8 13.4
$$
AJS667
WGUS83 KBIS 180027
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
727 PM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. BETWEEN FRIDAY AND LATE TUESDAY THE SOURIS
RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE UP TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE NORTHWEST
PART OF ITS BASIN IN NORTH DAKOTA...INCREASING TO ALMOST 2.5 INCHES IN
THE EASTERN PART OF THE BASIN. THE LENGTHY DURATION OF THIS RAIN IS
NOT LIKELY TO BE PROBLEMATIC OVER A LARGE AREA...OR FOR THE SOURIS
RIVER ITSELF GIVEN THE RELATIVELY DRY SOIL CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...
ENHANCED RAINFALL RATES OR SEVERAL ROUNDS OF STORMS COULD PRODUCE
SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF...LEADING TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND
POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER AROUND TOWNER AND BANTRY
IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AND MONDAY...RESPECTIVELY.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER IS AT ITS CREST...AND
WILL STAY AT THIS LEVEL THIS WEEKEND BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW...BUT
STEADY FALL EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-190027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130520T1800Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T0600Z.NR/
727 PM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.2 THU 9 AM 52.1 51.7 51.3 51.0 50.6
$$
NDC049-190027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130520T1200Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T0000Z.NO/
727 PM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.8 FRI 7 PM 11.5 11.0 10.6 10.2 9.8
$$
NDC009-190027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130518T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
727 PM CDT FRI MAY 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET THROUGH
THIS WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.1 FRI 7 PM 14.1 14.1 13.9 13.6 13.3
$$580
WGUS83 KBIS 181533
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1033 AM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN IS EXPECTED TO
RECEIVE UP TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS FALLEN THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY. THE LENGTHY DURATION OF THIS RAIN IS NOT LIKELY TO BE
PROBLEMATIC OVER A LARGE AREA...OR FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF
GIVEN THE RELATIVELY DRY SOIL CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...ENHANCED RAINFALL
RATES OR SEVERAL ROUNDS OF STORMS COULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF...LEADING
TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING. THE
SOURIS RIVER AROUND TOWNER AND BANTRY IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD
STAGE SUNDAY.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER IS AT ITS CREST...AND
WILL STAY AT THIS LEVEL THIS WEEKEND BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW...BUT
STEADY FALL EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-192133-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130520T1200Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T0000Z.NR/
1033 AM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.3 SAT 10 AM 51.8 51.3 50.9 50.5 50.3
$$
NDC049-192133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130520T1200Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.7 SAT 9 AM 11.2 10.8 10.4 10.0 9.7
$$
NDC009-192133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130518T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN AROUND 14.1 FEET THROUGH
THIS WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 SAT 9 AM 14.1 13.9 13.7 13.4 13.1
$$821
WGUS83 KBIS 190218
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
918 PM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN IS EXPECTED TO
RECEIVE UP TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS FALLEN THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY. THE LENGTHY DURATION OF THIS RAIN IS NOT LIKELY TO BE
PROBLEMATIC OVER A LARGE AREA...OR FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF
GIVEN THE RELATIVELY DRY SOIL CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...ENHANCED RAINFALL
RATES OR SEVERAL ROUNDS OF STORMS COULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF...LEADING
TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING. THE
SOURIS RIVER AROUND TOWNER AND BANTRY IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD
STAGE SUNDAY.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM AT WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS RIVER IS AT ITS CREST...AND
WILL STAY AT THIS LEVEL THIS WEEKEND BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW...BUT
STEADY FALL EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-200218-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130520T1800Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T0600Z.NR/
918 PM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.3 SAT 10 AM 51.7 51.3 50.8 50.4 50.3
$$
NDC049-200218-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130521T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T1200Z.NO/
918 PM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.5 SAT 8 PM 11.2 10.8 10.5 10.2 9.9
$$
NDC009-200218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130522T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT SAT MAY 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 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 14.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 SAT 8 PM 14.3 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.3
$$085
WGUS83 KBIS 191845
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
145 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN IS EXPECTED TO
RECEIVE TWO TO THREE INCHES OF RAIN BY TUESDAY MORNING. THE LENGTHY
DURATION OF THIS RAIN IS NOT LIKELY TO BE PROBLEMATIC OVER A LARGE
AREA...OR FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELFGIVEN THE RELATIVELY DRY SOIL
CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...ENHANCED RAINFALL RATES OR SEVERAL ROUNDS OF STORMS
COULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF...LEADING TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND
STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER AROUND TOWNER
AND BANTRY IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-201930-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130520T1930Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.130519T0730Z.NR/
145 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT THIS MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.3 SAT 10 AM 51.5 51.0 50.6 50.4 50.2
$$
NDC049-210000-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130521T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.130520T1200Z.NO/
145 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.3 SUN 1 PM 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.1 9.8
$$
NDC009-210044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130522T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
145 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 SUN 1 PM 14.3 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.3
$$
AYD395
WGUS83 KBIS 200333
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1033 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS EITHER OCCURRING OR IS FORECAST.
.THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY CONTINUES ITS SLOW FALL FROM
THE PEAK OF SPRING FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN IS EXPECTED TO
RECEIVE TWO TO THREE INCHES OF RAIN BY TUESDAY MORNING. THE LENGTHY
DURATION OF THIS RAIN IS NOT LIKELY TO BE PROBLEMATIC OVER A LARGE
AREA...OR FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELFGIVEN THE RELATIVELY DRY SOIL
CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...ENHANCED RAINFALL RATES OR SEVERAL ROUNDS OF STORMS
COULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF...LEADING TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND
STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING. THE SOURIS RIVER AROUND TOWNER
AND BANTRY IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY...BUT THEN RISE
BACK INTO MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY MID TO LATE WEEK.
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-210333-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.130520T0322Z-130525T2000Z/
/TOWN8.2.SM.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1033 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN
BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY...THEN RISE TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.3 SAT 10 AM 51.1 51.2 52.2 53.3 53.8
$$
NDC049-210333-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.130520T0322Z-130525T2000Z/
/BANN8.2.SM.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY THEN
IS FORECAST TO RISE BACK INTO MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 SUN 10 PM 10.9 10.5 10.5 11.2 11.8
$$
NDC009-210333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.130502T2300Z.130523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 PM CDT SUN MAY 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 PM SUNDAY 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 14.5 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 SUN 10 PM 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.5 14.5
$$
KS/NH292
WGUS83 KBIS 201801
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
101 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE AN ADDITONAL ONE TO TWO
INCHES OF RAIN MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL
WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER AND
BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT WESTHOPE. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY
RANFALL WILL ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND
POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-220001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
101 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH FLOOD * STAGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 51.1 51.8 52.9 53.8 54.4
$$
NDC049-220001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
101 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE..
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 MON 12 PM 11.1 11.0 11.3 11.9 12.3
$$
NDC009-220001-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
101 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 MON 12 PM 14.3 14.4 14.4 14.5 14.5
$$
AJ981
WGUS83 KBIS 210214
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
914 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN DURING THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING
ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT
WESTHOPE. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL WILL ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON
SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-220214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
914 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE AND IS EXPECTED
TO REACH MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* 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 51.7 52.7 54.1 55.1 55.4
$$
NDC049-220214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.5 FEET THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING AND THEN RISE TO ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 MON 8 PM 11.5 11.5 11.9 12.7 13.2
$$
NDC009-220214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130520T1845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT MON MAY 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY 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 14.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 MON 8 PM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$
LTH872
WGUS83 KBIS 211601
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1101 AM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN DURING THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING
ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT
WESTHOPE. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL WILL ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON
SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-222201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1101 AM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.7 TUE 8 AM 53.3 54.1 54.9 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-222201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* 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 11.4 TUE 10 AM 11.5 11.7 12.4 12.9 13.0
$$
NDC009-222201-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 TUE 10 AM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$371
WGUS83 KBIS 220244
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
944 PM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN DURING THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING
ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT
WESTHOPE. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL WILL ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON
SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-230844-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 PM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 55.2 FEET BY FRIDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
* 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.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.7 TUE 8 AM 53.7 54.5 55.1 55.1 54.9
$$
NDC049-230844-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 PM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 TUE 9 PM 11.6 12.0 12.7 13.0 13.0
$$
NDC009-230844-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 PM CDT TUE MAY 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY OF
WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.1 TUE 9 PM 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$
ACOOP504
WGUS83 KBIS 221710
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1210 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN DURING THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING
ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT
WESTHOPE. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL HAS ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON
SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-231710-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1210 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.2 WED 9 AM 54.3 54.9 54.9 54.7 54.3
$$
NDC049-231710-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1210 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 WED 11 AM 11.9 12.5 12.8 12.8 12.6
$$
NDC009-231710-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1210 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.1 WED 11 AM 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$613
WGUS83 KBIS 230113
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
813 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
AND WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT WESTHOPE. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY
RAINFALL HAS ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND
POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-240713-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.130524T0234Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130524T0234Z.130524T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
813 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REACH FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THURSDAY AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO 10.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 7.5 WED 7 PM 9.7 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4
$$
NDC049-240713-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
813 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY FRIDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.2 WED 9 AM 54.4 54.8 54.7 54.4 54.0
$$
NDC049-240713-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
813 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY SATURDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 11.4 WED 7 PM 11.9 12.4 12.7 12.6 12.4
$$
NDC009-240713-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
813 PM CDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY THURSDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY OF
WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 WED 7 PM 14.4 14.4 14.3 14.2 14.1
$$
ACOOP802
WGUS83 KBIS 231608
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1108 AM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PRODUCING ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE
SOURIS RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL HAS ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON SMALL
CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLY LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-242208-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.130524T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130524T0000Z.130524T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 8.9 THU 10 AM 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-242208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.8 THU 9 AM 54.6 54.7 54.6 54.2 53.9
$$
NDC049-242208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 THU 10 AM 12.0 12.5 12.6 12.6 12.2
$$
NDC009-242208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN STEADY INTO TOMORROW BEFORE
IT BEGINS A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 THU 10 AM 14.3 14.2 14.1 14.0 13.9
$$615
WGUS83 KBIS 240238
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
938 PM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
AND WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.A LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN WHICH WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...AND AN EXTENDED CREST AT WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE
SOURIS RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING. THE WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL HAS ALSO LEAD TO RISES ON SMALL
CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND POSSIBLE LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-250838-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130524T1200Z.130524T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.2 FEET BY FRIDAY THEN
REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.4 THU 8 PM 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-250838-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 54.4 FEET BY SATURDAY THEN
REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS ARE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.8 THU 9 AM 54.3 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4
$$
NDC049-250838-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.5 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 11.5 THU 8 PM 12.0 12.3 12.5 12.5 12.5
$$
NDC009-250838-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 PM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY FRIDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING. THE CITY OF
WESTHOPE IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 THU 8 PM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.1 14.1
$$
ACOOP330
WGUS83 KBIS 241545
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1045 AM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.A LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL HAS FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN WHICH WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER
AND BANTRY...AND SLOW THE FALL AT WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE
SOURIS RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-252145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130525T1200Z.130526T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.7 FRI 10 AM 10.0 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-252145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST OF
54.40 FEET ON SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.1 FRI 8 AM 54.3 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4
$$
NDC049-252145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.6 FRI 10 AM 11.9 12.3 12.4 12.4 12.5
$$
NDC009-252145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE
IS ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 FRI 10 AM 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.1 14.0
$$999
WGUS83 KBIS 250226
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
926 PM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY...
AND SLOW THE FALL AT WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS RIVER
LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-260826-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130525T1800Z.130526T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.8 FRI 8 PM 10.1 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-260826-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.4 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.1 FRI 8 AM 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4
$$
NDC049-260826-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.6 FRI 9 PM 12.1 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.5
$$
NDC009-260826-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM CDT FRI MAY 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 FRI 9 PM 14.2 14.2 14.1 14.1 14.0
$$
WAA559
WGUS83 KBIS 251609
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1109 AM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL OVER LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT
TOWNER AND BANTRY...AND SLOW THE FALL AT WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE
IN THE SOURIS RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES
OUT OF LAKE DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-262209-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130527T1200Z.130527T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 AM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE AND CREST
NEAR 10 FEET ON MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.8 SAT 10 AM 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-262208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 AM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO CREST NEAR 54.4 FEET
TODAY...AND REMAIN STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.1 FRI 8 AM 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4
$$
NDC049-262208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 AM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.7 SAT 10 AM 12.1 12.3 12.3 12.4 12.5
$$
NDC009-262208-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 AM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.3 SAT 10 AM 14.3 14.3 14.2 14.2 14.2
$$756
WGUS83 KBIS 260217
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
917 PM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL OVER LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-270217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0000Z.130528T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE EARLY MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.8 SAT 8 PM 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-270217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 SAT 11 AM 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.3
$$
NDC049-270217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.8 SAT 8 PM 11.9 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4
$$
NDC009-270217-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT SAT MAY 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 SAT 8 PM 14.2 14.2 14.1 14.1 14.1
$$096
WGUS83 KBIS 261522
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1022 AM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL OVER LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-272122-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0000Z.130528T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE AND
CREST NEAR 10 FEET ON MONDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.9 SUN 9 AM 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-272122-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 SAT 11 AM 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.3
$$
NDC049-272122-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.9 SUN 9 AM 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4
$$
NDC009-272122-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE
IS ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.1 SUN 9 AM 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.9
$$665
WGUS83 KBIS 270221
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
921 PM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL OVER LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-280221-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0000Z.130528T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED SLOWLY RISE TO MINOR
FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.9 SUN 8 PM 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-280220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.3
$$
NDC049-280220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET
BY EARLY THURSDAY EVENING.
* 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.9 SUN 8 PM 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.4
$$
NDC009-280220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN MAY 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.1 SUN 8 PM 14.1 14.0 14.0 13.9 13.9
$$833
WGUS83 KBIS 271539
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1039 AM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-282139-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130527T1800Z.130527T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO RISE AND CREST NEAR
FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.9 MON 10 AM 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-282139-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 SAT 11 AM 54.2 54.1 54.1 54.0 54.0
$$
NDC049-282139-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.0 MON 10 AM 12.0 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.4
$$
NDC009-282139-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.0 MON 10 AM 13.8 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.5
$$578
WGUS83 KBIS 280116
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
816 PM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-290116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0600Z.130528T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEAR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.0 MON 7 PM 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-290116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.1 54.1 54.1 54.0 54.0
$$
NDC049-290116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
* 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 12.0 MON 7 PM 12.1 12.2 12.4 12.4 12.4
$$
NDC009-290116-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT MON MAY 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.9 MON 7 PM 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.4
$$
LTH045
WGUS83 KBIS 281532
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1032 AM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-292132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130528T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.0 TUE 10 AM 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-292131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 54.2
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.1 54.1 54.0 54.0 54.0
$$
NDC049-292131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING.
* 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 12.1 TUE 10 AM 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.4 12.4
$$
NDC009-292131-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.9 TUE 10 AM 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.4
$$371
WGUS83 KBIS 290110
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
810 PM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE LARGE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THAT FELL LAST WEEKEND ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WILL PRODUCE ANOTHER RISE AND CREST AT BANTRY
AND A SLOWER FALL AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE. THE INCREASE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER LEVEL AT FOXHOLM IS DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES OUT OF LAKE
DARLING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-300110-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130529T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEAR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.1 TUE 7 PM 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
$$
NDC049-300110-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LAND AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.1 54.1 54.0 54.0 53.9
$$
NDC049-300110-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO RISE.
* 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 12.1 TUE 7 PM 12.2 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.4
$$
NDC009-300110-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT TUE MAY 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.8 TUE 7 PM 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.3
$$372
WGUS83 KBIS 291545
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1045 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC FEET PER
SECOND AND MINOR FLOODING BELOW THE DAM. MORE RAIN OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS IS LIKELY TO COMBINE WITH UPSTREAM RUNOFF AND RELEASES
FROM RAFFERTY DAM TO KEEP THE CURRENT DISCHARGE IN EFFECT UNTIL
AT LEAST MONDAY OR TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM BETWEEN TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...THE HEAVY RAINS
OF LAST WEEK ARE ADDING ON TO THE TAIL END OF THE SNOWMELT FLOODING.
THE RAIN EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IS NOT LIKELY TO RESULT IN
A SIGNIFICANT RISE AT ANY OF THESE DOWNSTREAM LOCATIONS...BUT WILL
EXTEND THE DURATION OF FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-302145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130529T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.1 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.1 WED 9 AM 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1
$$
NDC049-302145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.6 WED 9 AM 54.6 54.6 54.5 54.3 54.2
$$
NDC049-302145-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 12.1 WED 10 AM 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.4 12.4
$$
NDC009-302144-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.6 WED 10 AM 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.4 13.3
$$438
WGUS83 KBIS 300215
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
915 PM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC FEET PER
SECOND AND MINOR FLOODING BELOW THE DAM. MORE RAIN OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS IS LIKELY TO COMBINE WITH UPSTREAM RUNOFF AND RELEASES
FROM RAFFERTY DAM TO KEEP THE CURRENT DISCHARGE IN EFFECT UNTIL
AT LEAST MONDAY OR TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM BETWEEN TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...THE HEAVY RAINS
OF LAST WEEK ARE ADDING ON TO THE TAIL END OF THE SNOWMELT FLOODING.
THE RAIN EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IS NOT LIKELY TO RESULT IN
A SIGNIFICANT RISE AT ANY OF THESE DOWNSTREAM LOCATIONS...BUT WILL
EXTEND THE DURATION OF FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-310215-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130605T0051Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130530T0115Z.130604T1251Z.NO/
915 PM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.1 WED 8 PM 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1
$$
NDC049-310215-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 PM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 54.6 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.6 WED 9 AM 54.6 54.5 54.4 54.3 54.2
$$
NDC049-310214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 PM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 12.1 WED 8 PM 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.4 12.3
$$
NDC009-310214-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 PM CDT WED MAY 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.5 WED 9 PM 13.5 13.4 13.3 13.2 13.1
$$
AYD071
WGUS83 KBIS 301659
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1159 AM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC FEET PER
SECOND AND MINOR FLOODING BELOW THE DAM. MORE RAIN TODAY AND OVER
THE NEXT FEW DAYS IS LIKELY TO COMBINE WITH UPSTREAM RUNOFF AND
RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY DAM TO KEEP THE CURRENT DISCHARGE IN EFFECT
UNTIL AT LEAST MONDAY OR TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM BETWEEN TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...THE HEAVY RAINS
OF LAST WEEK ARE ADDING ON TO THE TAIL END OF THE SNOWMELT FLOODING.
THE RAIN EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IS NOT LIKELY TO RESULT IN
A SIGNIFICANT RISE AT ANY OF THESE DOWNSTREAM LOCATIONS...BUT WILL
EXTEND THE DURATION OF FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-312259-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130530T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.2 FEET THROUGH
EARLY NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.2 THU 10 AM 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-312259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 54.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.6 WED 9 AM 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.6 54.7
$$
NDC049-312259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 12.1 THU 11 AM 12.2 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5
$$
NDC009-312259-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1159 AM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.5 THU 11 AM 13.4 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.2
$$251
WGUS83 KBIS 310152
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
852 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AND BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC FEET PER
SECOND AND MINOR FLOODING BELOW THE DAM. MORE RAIN TODAY AND OVER
THE NEXT FEW DAYS IS LIKELY TO COMBINE WITH UPSTREAM RUNOFF AND
RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY DAM TO KEEP THE CURRENT DISCHARGE IN EFFECT
UNTIL AT LEAST MONDAY OR TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM BETWEEN TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...THE HEAVY RAINS
OF LAST WEEK ARE ADDING ON TO THE TAIL END OF THE SNOWMELT FLOODING.
THE RAIN EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IS NOT LIKELY TO RESULT IN
A SIGNIFICANT RISE AT ANY OF THESE DOWNSTREAM LOCATIONS...BUT WILL
EXTEND THE DURATION OF FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-010152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130531T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.3 FEET INTO THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.3 THU 8 PM 10.3 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-010152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.0 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.6 WED 9 AM 54.5 54.5 54.6 54.6 54.8
$$
NDC049-010152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.9 FEET BY
NEXT THURSDAY MORNING.
* 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 12.1 THU 8 PM 12.2 12.2 12.4 12.5 12.6
$$
NDC009-010152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAY 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET INTO NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.4 THU 8 PM 13.4 13.3 13.2 13.2 13.3
$$
AYD181
WGUS83 KBIS 311802
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
102 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
. THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK THROUGH TODAY IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
CONTINUE TO PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC
FEET PER SECOND AND MINOR FLOODING BELOW THE DAM. MORE RAIN THIS
AFTERNOON AND EARLY NEXT WEEK IS LIKELY TO COMBINE WITH UPSTREAM
RUNOFF AND RELEASES FROM RAFFERTY DAM TO KEEP THE CURRENT DISCHARGE
IN EFFECT UNTIL AT LEAST MONDAY OR TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
FARTHER DOWNSTREAM BETWEEN TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...THE HEAVY RAINS
OF LAST WEEK AND THIS WEEK ARE ADDING ON TO THE TAIL END OF THE
SNOWMELT FLOODING. THE RAIN EXPECTED EARLY NEXT WEEK IS NOT LIKELY
TO RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT RISE AT ANY OF THESE DOWNSTREAM
LOCATIONS...BUT WILL EXTEND THE DURATION OF FLOODING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-020002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.7 FEET BY THIS
EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.6 FRI 12 PM 10.7 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.2
$$
NDC049-020002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130506T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 55.4
FEET WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.2 54.3 54.6 54.8 55.1
$$
NDC049-020002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130506T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.1 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.2 FRI 12 PM 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.6 12.8
$$
NDC009-020002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.6 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.4 FRI 12 PM 13.3 13.2 13.3 13.5 13.5
$$941
WGUS83 KBIS 010236
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK THROUGH TODAY IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
CONTINUE TO PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC
FEET PER SECOND. THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM CONTINUES TO
RISE FROM LOCAL RUNOFF FROM RAINFALL WITH SATURATED SOILS. LIGHT RAIN
IS EXPECTED TO END ACROSS THE BASIN LATE THIS EVENING...WITH A DRY
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FORECAST BEFORE ANOTHER POTENTIAL STORM SYSTEM
MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-020236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.8 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 FRI 9 PM 10.8 10.7 10.5 10.4 10.3
$$
NDC101-020235-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.130601T0225Z-130606T2200Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130602T1200Z.130605T1000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.7 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.6 FRI 9 PM 35.5 35.6 35.2 34.4 33.1
$$
NDC101-020235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0026.130601T0632Z-130607T1559Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.130601T0632Z.130602T1200Z.130606T0359Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY JUNE 07.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 24.8 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 18.4 FRI 8 AM 24.5 24.8 24.6 23.7 22.2
$$
NDC049-020235-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.130601T1200Z-130608T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T1200Z.130602T1800Z.130606T1200Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY JUNE 07.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1500 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE
TO RISE TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1500.0 THU 9 AM 1506.1 1507.0 1506.8 1506.1 1505.4
$$
NDC049-020235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130605T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 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 55.9
FEET WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.4 54.7 55.3 55.7 55.9
$$
NDC049-020235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130606T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 FRI 9 PM 12.3 12.5 12.8 13.3 13.8
$$
NDC009-020235-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT FRI MAY 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 FRI 9 PM 13.1 13.2 13.5 13.6 13.7
$$206
WGUS83 KBIS 011554
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK THROUGH FRIDAY IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
CONTINUE TO PRODUCE A DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM OF 950 CUBIC
FEET PER SECOND. THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM CONTINUES TO
RISE FROM LOCAL RUNOFF FROM RAINFALL WITH SATURATED SOILS. A DRY
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IS FORECAST BEFORE ANOTHER POTENTIAL STORM SYSTEM
MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-030354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.7 FEET THROUGH
SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 SAT 10 AM 10.7 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.5
$$
NDC101-030354-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130606T0730Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T1800Z.130604T1930Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9:45 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.9 FEET BY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER MAY FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.8 SAT 10 AM 35.8 35.1 34.3 32.9 31.6
$$
NDC101-030354-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-130607T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.130601T1148Z.130602T1200Z.130605T1200Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY
MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.0 SAT 7 AM 25.0 24.7 23.6 22.0 20.8
$$
NDC049-030353-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130607T0900Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130602T1200Z.130605T2100Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.1 SAT 9 AM 1507.2 1506.9 1506.1 505.3 1504.5
$$
NDC049-030353-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130605T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 55.9
FEET WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 4.5 55.0 55.5 55.8 55.9
$$
NDC049-030353-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130606T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 SAT 10 AM 12.4 12.6 13.0 13.7 13.9
$$554
WGUS83 KBIS 020256
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK HAVE LED TO SATURATED SOILS...WITH MORE WATER
THAN THE GROUND CAN HOLD RUNOFF IS OCCURRING. THIS RUNOFF WILL CONTINUE
TO ENTER THE SOURIS RIVER. RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINS COMBINED WITH
DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM HAS LED TO HIGH RIVER LEVELS ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. SOME SLIGHT RELIEF IS EXPECTED SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY...HOWEVER...MORE RAIN IS FORECAST FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-030856-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.7 FEET BY
AFTER MIDNIGHT SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 SAT 9 PM 10.6 10.5 10.5 10.4 10.3
$$
NDC101-030856-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130607T1000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.130605T2200Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.0 SAT 9 PM 35.8 35.3 34.8 33.9 32.5
$$
NDC101-030856-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-130608T0000Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.130601T1148Z.130602T1200Z.130606T1200Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.0 SAT 7 AM 24.9 24.6 24.1 22.8 21.4
$$
NDC049-030856-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130608T0900Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130602T1200Z.130606T2100Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.1 SAT 9 AM 1507.2 1506.7 1506.2 1505.7
1504.9
$$
NDC049-030855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130605T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 55.8
FEET WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.7 55.2 55.6 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-030855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130606T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.9 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 SAT 9 PM 12.4 12.8 13.3 13.9 13.9
$$
NDC009-030855-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM CDT SAT JUN 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 SAT 9 PM 13.2 13.6 13.6 13.5 13.6
$$
AJ121
WGUS83 KBIS 021554
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 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
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING
IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
.HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK HAVE LED TO SATURATED SOILS AND RUNOFF. THIS
RUNOFF ALONG WITH DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM HAS LED TO
HIGH RIVER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. SOME SLIGHT
RELIEF IS EXPECTED SUNDAY...HOWEVER...MORE RAIN IS FORECAST
MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-032154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.7 FEET. ADDITIONAL
RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 SUN 10 AM 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.5
$$
NDC101-032154-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130606T1200Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.130605T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 9:45 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.6 SUN 10 AM 35.0 34.4 33.5 32.5 31.5
$$
NDC101-032154-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-130607T0800Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.130601T1148Z.130602T1800Z.130605T2000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 6:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 SUN 6 AM 24.6 23.6 22.5 21.1 20.2
$$
NDC049-032154-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130607T1200Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130602T1800Z.130606T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.9 SUN 9 AM 1506.8 1506.1 1505.4 1504.5 1503.7
$$
NDC049-032154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130605T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 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 RISE NEAR 55.8 FEET
EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.9 55.4 55.7 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-032154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130606T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.8 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 SUN 10 AM 12.5 13.0 13.6 13.8 13.6
$$
NDC009-032153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 SUN 10 AM 13.5 13.6 13.5 13.6 13.6
$$388
WGUS83 KBIS 030221
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK HAVE LED TO SATURATED SOILS AND RUNOFF. THIS
RUNOFF ALONG WITH DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM HAS LED TO
HIGH RIVER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE LATER IN THE WEEK AS MORE RAIN IS FORECAST MONDAY AND
TUESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-040221-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.7 FEET.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 SUN 8 PM 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.5
$$
NDC101-040220-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130606T0600Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.130604T1800Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.3 SUN 8 PM 34.6 33.8 33.1 32.5 32.1
$$
NDC101-040220-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-130604T0649Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130601T1148Z.130602T1100Z.130602T1849Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.1 SUN 6 AM 21.6 21.1 20.7 20.2 19.7
$$
NDC049-040220-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130606T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130603T0600Z.130605T0600Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.9 SUN 9 AM 1505.9 1505.1 1504.5 1503.9 1503.4
$$
NDC049-040220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130605T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE NEAR 55.8 FEET
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.1 55.6 55.8 55.7 55.4
$$
NDC049-040220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130606T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 SUN 8 PM 12.6 13.1 13.6 13.6 13.4
$$
NDC009-040220-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT SUN JUN 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 SUN 8 PM 13.4 13.4 13.3 13.2 13.1
$$192
WGUS83 KBIS 031630
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK HAVE LED TO SATURATED SOILS AND RUNOFF. THIS
RUNOFF ALONG WITH DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM HAS LED TO
HIGH RIVER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. ADDITIONAL RISES
ARE POSSIBLE LATER IN THE WEEK AS AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES WITH
LOCALIZED HIGHER AMOUNTS IS FORECAST MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-042230-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REMAIN AROUND 10.6 FEET.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 MON 10 AM 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.5 10.5
$$
NDC101-042230-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130606T0300Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.130604T1500Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9:45 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
LATE TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.8 MON 10 AM 34.1 33.6 33.2 32.8 32.4
$$
NDC049-042230-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130605T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130602T1400Z.130604T0600Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.7 MON 9 AM 1504.8 1504.7 1504.5 1504.0 1503.5
$$
NDC049-042230-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130605T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 8 AM 55.3 55.6 55.5 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-042230-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130605T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 MON 10 AM 12.8 13.2 13.3 13.1 13.0
$$
NDC009-042230-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 MON 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9
$$
LTH104
WGUS83 KBIS 040305
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING
OR IS FORECAST.
.SOILS ACROSS MUCH OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN ARE SATURATED DUE TO
HEAVY RAINS OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. RUNOFF FROM THE SATURATED SOILS
ALONG WITH DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING DAM HAS LED TO HIGH RIVER
LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE
LATER IN THE WEEK AS RAINFALL THROUGH WEDNESDAY WILL TOTAL AROUND 1 TO
2 INCHES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-050305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130601T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FORTHE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.7 MON 9 PM 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.6
$$
NDC101-050305-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130610T0600Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.130608T1800Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL INTO TUESDAY MORNING BEFORE
RISING AGAIN TO A CREST NEAR 35.1 FEET WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.2 MON 9 PM 34.1 35.1 34.7 34.4 33.7
$$
NDC049-050305-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130610T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.000000T0000Z.130608T1200Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL REMAIN AROUND MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.7 MON 9 AM 1504.9 1505.3 1505.7 1505.2 1504.7
$$
NDC049-050305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130607T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF
TOWN...MANY ROADS ARE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 8 AM 55.1 55.4 55.6 55.7 55.7
$$
NDC049-050305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130608T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 MON 9 PM 12.5 12.9 13.1 13.3 13.5
$$
NDC009-050305-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 PM CDT MON JUN 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 MON 9 PM 13.0 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.4
$$713
WGUS83 KBIS 041821
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RECENT HEAVY RAINS HAVE FALLEN ON ALREADY SATURATED SOILS WHICH HAVE
ENHANCED RUNOFF. MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL PERSIST ALONG THE
SOURIS RIVER AS RUNOFF AND EXCESS STORED WATER IN LAKE DARLING IS
RELEASED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-060021-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130604T1715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.0 TUE 12 PM 10.8 10.8 10.7 10.7 10.7
$$
NDC101-060021-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130611T0600Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.130609T1800Z.NO/
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 35.3 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON BEFORE BEGINNING
A STEADY FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.0 TUE 1 PM 34.6 35.2 35.3 34.9 34.2
$$
NDC049-060021-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130611T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130606T0600Z.130610T0600Z.NO/
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1507 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING BEFORE BEGINNING TO FALL MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.3 TUE 9 AM 1505.6 1506.7 1506.6 1506.1
1505.6
$$
NDC049-060021-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.8 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 8 AM 55.8 55.8 55.7 55.7 55.9
$$
NDC049-060021-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130610T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.4 TUE 12 PM 12.7 13.1 13.4 13.4 13.5
$$
NDC009-060021-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
121 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 TUE 12 PM 13.0 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3
$$374
WGUS83 KBIS 042245
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...FOXHOLM...MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.WIDEPSREAD ONE TO THREE INCHES OF RAIN WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS
HAVE FALLEN ACROSS THE SOURIS BASIN ABOVE LOGAN SINCE YESTERDAY.
FURTHER DOWNSTREAM...GENERALLY ONE INCH OF RAIN OR LESS HAS FALLEN.
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF INCH ARE
POSSIBLE WITH LOCALIZED AREAS POTENTIALLY RECEIVING AN ADDITIONAL
INCH OF RAIN THROUGH TONIGHT. RUNOFF RATES HAVE BEEN HIGH SO FAR
ACROSS THE BASIN TODAY AS THE SATURATED SOIL HAS LITTLE TO NO
ADDITIONAL ROOM FOR MOISTURE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130605T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE TO 11.5 FEET TONIGHT.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.4 TUE 5 PM 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.1 11.0
$$
NDC101-052245-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130609T0800Z/
/MINN8.1.ER.130604T2005Z.130605T1200Z.130608T2000Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.1 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.9 TUE 5 PM 14.9 16.0 15.9 15.3 13.8
$$
NDC101-052245-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.1.ER.130531T2310Z.130601T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 35.6 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE BEING IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.7 TUE 5 PM 34.7 35.5 35.5 35.4 35.0
$$
NDC101-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.130605T0600Z-130611T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130606T1800Z.130609T1800Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TUESDAY JUNE 11.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND
CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.5 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 21.4 TUE 7 AM 21.7 23.2 23.4 23.1 22.6
$$
NDC049-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130611T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130606T0600Z.130610T0600Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL TUESDAY JUNE 11.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1506.7 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.3 TUE 9 AM 1505.1 1506.4 1506.7 1506.4 1505.9
$$
NDC049-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.8 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.7 MON 8 AM 55.6 55.8 55.7 55.6 55.8
$$
NDC049-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.ER.130412T2345Z.130610T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.4 TUE 5 PM 12.5 13.0 13.3 13.4 13.5
$$
NDC009-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET INTO THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 TUE 5 PM 13.0 13.0 13.1 13.1 13.2
$$
NDC101-052245-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0030.130605T0815Z-130607T0600Z/
/DESN8.1.ER.130605T0815Z.130606T0000Z.130606T1800Z.NO/
545 PM CDT TUE JUN 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO
RISE TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...WATER NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 14.0 TUE 5 PM 14.5 17.2 15.3 13.2 11.5
$$
AYD692
WGUS43 KBIS 051711
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1211 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE OR FROM
MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING SAWYER...TOWNER...BANTRY...MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.HEAVY RAINS HAVE REVERSED THE EARLIER DOWNWARD TRENDS IN THE SOURIS RIVER
AT SAWYER...TOWNER AND BANTRY. SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF IS FORECAST TO PUSH THESE
LOCATIONS UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF FLOOD SEVERITY.
NDC101-061711-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130611T0900Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1200Z.130609T2100Z.NO/
1211 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 06AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...22.4 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE YESTERDAY EVENING AND WILL
CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.4 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER
WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.4 WED 6 AM 24.4 24.1 23.2 22.3 21.6
$$
NDC049-061711-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1211 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...55.1 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AND WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR
56.4 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 WED 11 AM 55.9 56.0 56.2 56.3 56.4
$$
NDC049-061711-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1211 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 11AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS...12.5 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET
* THE RIVER ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AND WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR
14.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 WED 11 AM 12.9 13.4 13.7 13.7 14.0
$$611
WGUS83 KBIS 060253
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 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
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...FOXHOLM...KARLSRUHE...
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RECENT HEAVY RAINS HAVE PRODUCED STRONG RUNOFF ALONG THE SOURIS...DES
LACS...AND WINTERING RIVERS. THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING
IS ALREADY EXPERIENCING WATER LEVELS RIVALING...OR EXCEEDING...THOSE OF
EARLY SPRING. CURRENT FORECASTS SUGGEST THE RISE ALONG THE SOURIS
FROM LAKE DARLING TO MINOT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT AND INTO THURSDAY.
DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT THE LOGAN TO VELVA AREA WILL MOST LIKELY CREST
TOMORROW INTO FRIDAY WITH THE TOWNER TO BANTRY AREA CONTINUING TO RISE
OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. RAINFALL THIS COMING WEEKEND IS NOT EXPECTED
TO BE NEARLY AS ROBUST AS THIS LAST EVENT WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN
POSSIBLE OVER THE BASIN. DEPENDING ON LOCATION OF THE HEAVIER AMOUNTS AND
TIMING...IT IS POSSIBLE THAT FURTHER RISES AT SOME FORECAST POINTS
COULD TAKE PLACE EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 WED 8 PM 11.8 11.6 11.4 11.4 11.3
$$
NDC101-070253-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130609T2230Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.130604T2005Z.130607T0000Z.130609T1030Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING...THEN BEGIN FALLING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO
FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 16.8 WED 8 PM 18.3 16.9 14.7 13.2 12.5
$$
NDC101-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 37.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL SLOWLY TO A STAGE OF
36.8 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING...AND CONTINUE FALLING THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 36.9 FEET...WATER APPROACHES 79TH AVE. SE NEAR COUNTY
ROAD 19.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 37.0 WED 8 PM 36.9 36.7 35.9 35.4 34.7
$$
NDC101-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130611T0900Z/
/SWRN8.2.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1200Z.130609T2100Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.1 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN FALLING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO
FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON SUNDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.1 WED 5 PM 24.0 23.4 22.7 21.9 21.3
$$
NDC049-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130606T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 1508 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 WED 9 AM 1508.3 1507.8 1507.2 1506.5 1505.9
$$
NDC049-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130610T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
NEXT MONDAY MORNING...JUNE 10TH.
* IMPACT...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2
NEAR TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND
HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.1 WED 11 AM 55.6 55.7 55.9 56.2 56.4
$$
NDC049-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
TUESDAY JUNE 11TH...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 WED 8 PM 13.0 13.2 13.5 13.8 14.0
$$
NDC009-070253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET BY
TUESDAY JUNE 11TH. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 WED 8 PM 13.0 13.2 13.4 13.5 13.6
$$
NDC101-070253-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-130607T0400Z/
/DESN8.3.ER.130605T0112Z.130605T1345Z.130606T1600Z.NR/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE DES LACS RIVER AT FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
LATE THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...WATER NEAR TOP OF SOME ROADS CLOSE TO RIVER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 16 18.2 WED 8 PM 14.8 12.8 11.2 10.1 9.4
$$
NDC049-070253-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130609T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130606T1800Z.130609T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT WED JUN 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:16 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.5 FEET BY
EARLY AFTERNOON THURSDAY...THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.2 WED 8 PM 7.4 7.2 7.0 6.8 6.7
$$188
WGUS83 KBIS 061723
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE 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
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR
TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE WITH MAJOR
FLOODING FORECAST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY.
.RECENT HEAVY RAINS HAVE PRODUCED STRONG RUNOFF ALONG THE SOURIS...DES
LACS...AND WINTERING RIVERS. THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING
IS ALREADY EXPERIENCING WATER LEVELS RIVALING...OR EXCEEDING...THOSE OF
EARLY SPRING. CURRENT FORECASTS SUGGEST THE RISE ALONG THE SOURIS
FROM LAKE DARLING TO MINOT WILL CREST TODAY THEN BEGIN A STEADY
DECREASE. DOWNSTREAM OF MINOT...LOGAN HAS CRESTED WITH SAWYER AND VELVA
EXPECTED TO CREST BY FRIDAY. THE TOWNER TO BANTRY AREAS ARE EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE TO RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. RAINFALL THIS COMING
WEEKEND IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE NEARLY AS ROBUST AS THIS LAST EVENT WITH
ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN POSSIBLE OVER THE BASIN. DEPENDING ON LOCATION OF
THE HEAVIER AMOUNTS...ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE AT SOME FORECAST
POINTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-072323-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...BEGIN A SLOW AND STEADY DECREASE.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.0 THU 11 AM 11.9 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.5
$$
NDC101-072322-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130609T1200Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.130604T2005Z.130606T1300Z.130609T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 17.3 FEET...THE ROAD LEADING TO THE GAGE HOUSE BECOMES
COVERED WITH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 17.1 THU 11 AM 16.1 14.2 13.5 13.2 12.9
$$
NDC101-072322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY FALL TO 34.3 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 36.9 FEET...WATER APPROACHES 79TH AVE. SE NEAR COUNTY
ROAD 19.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.8 THU 11 AM 36.2 35.6 34.8 34.4 34.3
$$
NDC101-072322-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130610T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1100Z.130608T1800Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 23.3 THU 6 AM 22.6 22.0 21.5 21.1 20.8
$$
NDC049-072322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130606T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE A STEADY FALL THROUGH TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.5 THU 9 AM 1507.0 1506.8 1506.3 1505.8 1505.5
$$
NDC049-072322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130610T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.3 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW
OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 THU 8 AM 55.7 55.8 56.2 56.3 56.3
$$
NDC049-072322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130612T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14 FEET BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 THU 11 AM 12.9 13.2 13.4 13.6 14.0
$$
NDC009-072322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY
TUESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 THU 11 AM 13.1 13.2 13.4 13.5 13.6
$$
NDC049-072322-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130607T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1223 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.6 FEET BY FIRDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.5 THU 11 AM 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.2
$$
ACOOP641
WGUS83 KBIS 070237
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE 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
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...AND KARLSRUHE...MINOR
TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE WITH MAJOR
FLOODING FORECAST AT TOWNER AND BANTRY.
.RECENT HEAVY RAINS HAVE PRODUCED STRONG RUNOFF ALONG THE SOURIS...DES
LACS...AND WINTERING RIVERS. THE SOURIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE DARLING
IS ALREADY EXPERIENCING WATER LEVELS RIVALING...OR EXCEEDING...THOSE OF
EARLY SPRING. RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE SOURIS FROM LAKE DARLING TO LOGAN
CRESTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND BEGAN FALLING THEREAFTER. SAWYER AND VELVA
ARE EXPECTED TO CREST THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. THE TOWNER TO
BANTRY AREAS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
RAINFALL THIS COMING WEEKEND IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE NEARLY AS ROBUST AS
THIS LAST EVENT WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF RAIN POSSIBLE OVER THE BASIN.
DEPENDING ON LOCATION OF THE HEAVIER AMOUNTS...ADDITIONAL RISES ARE
POSSIBLE AT SOME FORECAST POINTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-080237-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 THU 8 PM 11.9 11.8 11.7 11.5 11.4
$$
NDC101-080237-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130608T1800Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.130604T2005Z.130606T1300Z.130608T0600Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 16.7 THU 8 PM 14.6 13.0 12.7 12.1 11.6
$$
NDC101-080236-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130613T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.130611T1200Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 8:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 36.9 FEET...WATER APPROACHES 79TH AVE. SE NEAR COUNTY
ROAD 19.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.7 THU 9 PM 36.2 35.6 34.7 34.3 33.6
$$
NDC101-080236-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130610T1200Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1100Z.130609T0000Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 6:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO CREST THURSDAY NIGHT
AND THEN SLOWLY DROP THEREAFTER.
* 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 23.3 THU 6 AM 22.6 22.0 21.5 21.0 20.2
$$
NDC049-080236-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130614T0600Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130607T0600Z.130612T1800Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 1508 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO CREST THURSDAY NIGHT
AND THEN SLOWLY DROP THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1507.5 THU 9 AM 1507.5 1507.1 1506.4 1505.8 1505.3
$$
NDC049-080236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130610T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE
TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 THU 8 AM 55.9 56.2 56.4 56.4 56.3
$$
NDC049-080236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130612T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE RISING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 THU 8 PM 12.8 13.1 13.4 13.7 14.0
$$
NDC009-080236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE SLOWLY RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 THU 9 PM 13.1 13.1 13.3 13.4 13.5
$$
NDC049-080236-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130608T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 PM CDT THU JUN 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:16 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL RISE TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY FRIDAY
EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 THU 8 PM 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.3
$$176
WGUS83 KBIS 071750
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
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 FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...MINOR TO
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINS CONTINUES TO WORK ITS WAY INTO LOCAL STREAMS.
THE PEAK ALONG THE SOURIS IS NOW DOWNSTREAM OF VELVA. FROM TOWNER UP
TO WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANOTHER ONE INCH OF RAIN IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. IN GENERAL...THIS EXTRA
AMOUNT OF RAIN WILL ONLY SLOW THE REGRESSION OF THE RIVER AND IS
NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT RISES ALONG THE SOURIS.
THE INCOMING RAIN...ESPECIALLY ANY LOCALLY HEAVIER AMOUNTS FROM
THUNDERSTORMS...PRODUCES A SLIGHTLY GREATER RISK OF SEEING MORE OF A
RESPONSE ALONG THE WILLOW CREEK...DES LACS AND WINTERING RIVERS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-082350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.7 FRI 11 AM 11.0 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.4
$$
NDC101-081648-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130608T1648Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.130604T2005Z.130606T1300Z.130608T0448Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TONIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...AT THIS STAGE WATER BEGINS TO THREATEN RURAL
AREAS ON THE EDGE OF MINOT, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT
LOCAL RUNOFF.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 15.5 FRI 11 AM 13.4 12.5 11.8 11.5 11.2
$$
NDC101-082350-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130612T2100Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.130611T0900Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11:45 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 36.9 FEET...WATER APPROACHES 79TH AVE. SE NEAR COUNTY
ROAD 19.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 FRI 12 PM 36.0 35.4 34.6 33.9 32.9
$$
NDC101-082350-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130610T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1100Z.130608T1800Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.7 FRI 8 AM 22.2 21.6 21.1 20.5 19.5
$$
NDC049-082350-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130612T0600Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130610T1800Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 FRI 9 AM 1506.2 1505.6 1505.1 1504.7
1504.4
$$
NDC049-082350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 9 AM 56.3 56.5 56.4 56.3 56.1
$$
NDC049-082350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130612T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.7 FRI 12 PM 12.9 13.3 13.6 13.9 14.1
$$
NDC009-082350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.2 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 FRI 12 PM 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0
$$
NDC049-082350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130609T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 FRI 12 PM 7.6 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.3
$$836
WGUS83 KBIS 072037
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW
CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.LAKE DARLING WILL BE INCREASING ITS RELEASE TO 1250 CFS THIS AFTERNOON.
THIS INCREASED RELEASE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RIVER
RISES AS THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH VELVA CONTINUES A DECLINE AS RUNOFF
FROM RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL MAKES ITS WAY DOWNSTREAM. FROM TOWNER UP
TO WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANOTHER ONE INCH OF RAIN IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. IN GENERAL...THIS EXTRA
AMOUNT OF RAIN WILL ONLY SLOW THE REGRESSION OF THE RIVER AND IS
NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT RISES ALONG THE SOURIS.
THE INCOMING RAIN...ESPECIALLY ANY LOCALLY HEAVIER AMOUNTS FROM
THUNDERSTORMS...PRODUCES A SLIGHTLY GREATER RISK OF SEEING MORE OF A
RESPONSE ALONG THE WILLOW CREEK...DES LACS AND WINTERING RIVERS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-082037-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
BY TONIGHT. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 FRI 3 PM 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC101-082036-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130609T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.130604T2005Z.130606T1300Z.130608T1200Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 3:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 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 (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 15.1 FRI 3 PM 13.8 13.3 12.9 12.7 12.3
$$
NDC101-082036-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130613T2100Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.130612T0900Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 2:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 36.9 FEET...WATER APPROACHES 79TH AVE. SE NEAR COUNTY
ROAD 19.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.5 FRI 3 PM 35.8 35.2 34.7 34.3 33.7
$$
NDC101-082036-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130610T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1100Z.130608T1800Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.7 FRI 8 AM 22.0 21.5 21.2 21.0 20.1
$$
NDC049-082036-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130612T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130611T0600Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 FRI 9 AM 1506.2 1505.6 1505.1 1504.9 1504.7
$$
NDC049-082036-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 9 AM 56.4 56.5 56.4 56.2 56.1
$$
NDC049-082036-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130612T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.7 FRI 3 PM 13.1 13.6 13.9 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC009-082036-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.3 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 FRI 3 PM 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.1
$$
NDC049-082036-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130609T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 FRI 3 PM 7.6 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-082036-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130612T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
337 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 FRI 3 PM 10.3 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.5
$$826
WGUS83 KBIS 080133
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY 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 NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...MINOT 4NW...LOGAN...
SAWYER...VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW
CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.LAKE DARLING INCREASED ITS RELEASE TO 1250 CFS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
THIS INCREASED RELEASE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE ADDITIONAL RIVER
RISES AS THE SOURIS RIVER THROUGH VELVA CONTINUES A DECLINE AS RUNOFF
FROM RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL MAKES ITS WAY DOWNSTREAM. FROM TOWNER
THROUGH TO WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THE
WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANOTHER ONE INCH OF RAIN IS EXPECTED
ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. IN GENERAL...
THIS EXTRA AMOUNT OF RAIN WILL ONLY SLOW THE REGRESSION OF THE RIVER
AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT RISES ALONG THE SOURIS.
THE INCOMING RAIN...ESPECIALLY ANY LOCALLY HEAVIER AMOUNTS FROM
THUNDERSTORMS...PRODUCES A SLIGHTLY GREATER RISK OF SEEING MORE OF A
RESPONSE ALONG THE WILLOW CREEK...DES LACS AND WINTERING RIVERS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-090133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 FRI 8 PM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC101-090000-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-130609T0000Z/
/MINN8.2.ER.130604T2005Z.130606T1300Z.130608T1200Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT 4NW.
* UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 7:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
MINOT 4NW 14 14.8 FRI 7 PM 13.6 13.2 12.9 12.6 12.3
$$
NDC101-090133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130613T2100Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.130612T0900Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:45 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 36.9 FEET...WATER APPROACHES 79TH AVE. SE NEAR COUNTY
ROAD 19.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 36.3 FRI 8 PM 35.7 35.0 34.6 34.2 33.5
$$
NDC101-090133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130610T0600Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1100Z.130608T1800Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* 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 22.7 FRI 8 AM 21.9 21.4 21.1 20.8 20.0
$$
NDC049-090133-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130613T0000Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130611T1200Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 1507 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.9 FRI 9 AM 1506.0 1505.5 1505.1 1504.8
1504.6
$$
NDC049-090133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY
SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2
NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND
HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.0 FRI 9 AM 56.5 56.4 56.4 56.2 56.0
$$
NDC049-090133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130612T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.8 FRI 8 PM 13.2 13.7 14.0 14.1 14.2
$$
NDC009-090133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 FRI 8 PM 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.1
$$
NDC049-090132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130608T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY
SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 FRI 8 PM 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-090132-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130612T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT FRI JUN 7 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 FRI 8 PM 10.3 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.5
$$455
WGUS83 KBIS 081734
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...SAWYER...
VELVA...TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...AND WILLOW CITY...
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING ANOTHER INCH OF RAIN IS EXPECTED ACROSS
THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. IN GENERAL...THE ADDITIONAL RAIN WILL
ONLY SLOW THE REGRESSION OF THE RIVER AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE
SIGNIFICANT RISES ALONG THE SOURIS.
THE INCOMING RAIN PRODUCES A SLIGHTLY GREATER RISK OF SEEING MORE OF
A RESPONSE ALONG THE WILLOW CREEK...DES LACS AND WINTERING RIVERS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-092334-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SAT 11 AM 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC101-092334-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130613T0000Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.130611T1200Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 35.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 35.9 SAT 11 AM 35.2 34.5 34.0 33.5 33.1
$$
NDC101-092333-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-130610T0900Z/
/SWRN8.1.ER.130605T0104Z.130606T1100Z.130608T2100Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT SAWYER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 22.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...COULEES AND FARMLAND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
SEVERAL HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN
AFFECTED ABOVE 22 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
SAWYER 22 22.7 FRI 8 AM 21.5 21.2 20.8 20.2 19.6
$$
NDC049-092333-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130612T1200Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130611T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506.3 SAT 9 AM 1505.7 1505.3 1504.9 1504.7
1504.5
$$
NDC049-092333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.5 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW
OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.3 SAT 9 AM 56.5 56.3 56.1 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-092333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130612T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 SAT 11 AM 13.7 13.9 14.1 14.2 14.2
$$
NDC009-092333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130521T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN STEADY THROUGH THURSDAY THEN BEGIN RISING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE
IS ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 SAT 11 AM 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.2
$$
NDC049-092333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130609T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY SUNDAY THEN
THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 SAT 11 AM 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.3 7.1
$$
NDC009-049-092333-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130613T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT SAT JUN 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.9 SAT 11 AM 10.3 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8
$$
ACOOP370
WGUS83 KBIS 091754
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...LOGAN...VELVA...
TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR
TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE RAIN WHICH FELL THIS WEEKEND IS EXPECTED TO SLOW THE REGRESSION
OF THE SOURS RIVER BUT WILL NOT CAUSE SIGNIFICANT RISES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-102354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130606T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.0 SUN 11 AM 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 11.9
$$
NDC101-102354-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-130611T1600Z/
/LGNN8.2.ER.130531T2310Z.130605T2115Z.130610T0400Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT LOGAN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 34.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 34.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 35.0 FEET...HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE ARE IMPACTED
BY WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
LOGAN 34 34.7 SUN 12 PM 33.7 33.0 32.6 32.1 31.8
$$
NDC049-102354-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130612T1800Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130611T0600Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 1506 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1506 SUN 9 AM 1505.3 1504.9 1504.7 1504.5 1504.4
$$
NDC049-102354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130609T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.5 FEET BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW
OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND HIGHWAY
14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.4 SUN 10 AM 56.2 56.0 55.9 55.7 55.5
$$
NDC049-102354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY TUESDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 SUN 11 AM 14.2 14.3 14.2 14.1 14.0
$$
NDC009-102354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130615T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE BY
THE END OF THE WEEK.
* FORECAST...REMAIN STEADY THEN BEGIN RISING BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 SUN 11 AM 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.1 13.6
$$
NDC049-102354-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130615T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130609T1430Z.130614T1200Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 SUN 11 AM 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.1 7.0
$$
NDC009-049-102353-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130613T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SUN JUN 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.95 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 9.95 SUN 11 AM 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.8
$$
ACOOP180
WGUS83 KBIS 101716
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...VELVA...TOWNER...
BANTRY...KARLSRUHE...AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.THE FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA
HAVE CRESTED AND HAVE BEGUN FALLING. THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST POINTS
FROM TOWNER THROUGH WESTHOPE ARE STILL RISING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-112316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN STEADY NEAR 12.1 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.1 MON 11 AM 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.0 12.0
$$
NDC049-112316-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130612T1200Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130611T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY NIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.2 MON 9 AM 1504.8 1504.6 1504.3 1504.1 1503.9
$$
NDC049-112316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130610T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.0 FEET BY SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 NEAR
SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND
HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 MON 8 AM 56.5 56.3 56.2 56.1 56.0
$$
NDC049-112316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130610T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...REMAIN STEADY THEN BEGIN FALLING TO NEAR 13.8 FEET
BY SATURDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 MON 11 AM 14.3 14.1 14.0 13.9 13.8
$$
NDC049-112316-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.0 FEET BY TUESDAY THEN
BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.7 MON 11 AM 8.0 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.5
$$
NDC009-049-112316-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130613T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.3 MON 11 AM 10.5 10.7 10.8 10.8 10.8
$$
ACOOP534
WGUS83 KBIS 110243
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...VELVA...TOWNER...
BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA
HAVE CRESTED AND HAVE BEGUN FALLING. TOWNER AND BANTRY ARE CRESTING...
AND THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST POINT AT WESTHOPE IS STILL RISING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-120243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.1 FEET THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.1 MON 9 PM 12.1 12.1 12.0 12.0 11.9
$$
NDC049-120242-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-130612T1136Z/
/VLVN8.1.ER.130601T0900Z.130606T1400Z.130610T2336Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER AT VELVA.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 1505 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 1505 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
TUESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
VELVA 1505 1505.2 MON 9 AM 1504.7 1504.5 1504.5 1504.3 1504.0
1504.0
$$
NDC049-120242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130610T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2
SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY)
AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY HAS WATER ON IT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.5 MON 8 AM 56.4 56.2 56.1 55.9 55.8
$$
NDC049-120242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 MON 9 PM 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.8 13.7
$$
NDC009-120242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130617T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING JUNE 17. FURTHER RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 MON 9 PM 13.0 12.9 13.1 14.2 15.6
$$
NDC049-120242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.9 FEET BY
TUESDAY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.7 MON 9 PM 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.3
$$
NDC009-049-120242-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130613T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM CDT MON JUN 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY
THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.3 MON 9 PM 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.8 10.8
$$064
WGUS83 KBIS 111701
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA
HAVE CRESTED AND HAVE BEGUN FALLING. TOWNER AND BANTRY ARE CRESTING...
AND THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST POINT AT WESTHOPE IS STILL RISING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-122301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.1 FEET THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.1 TUE 11 AM 12.1 12.1 12.0 12.0 12.0
$$
NDC049-122301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130610T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2
SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY)
AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY HAS WATER ON IT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 TUE 7 AM 56.2 56.1 56.0 56.0 56.0
$$
NDC049-122301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 TUE 11 AM 14.3 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.7
$$
NDC009-122301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130617T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING JUNE 17. FURTHER RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 TUE 11 AM 13.0 13.0 13.5 14.8 15.8
$$
NDC049-122301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.7 TUE 11 AM 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.4 7.3
$$
NDC009-049-122301-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130615T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITONAL RISE ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 TUE 11 AM 10.6 10.7 10.7 10.8 10.7
$$
LTH881
WGUS83 KBIS 120107
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FOXHOLM...WHICH IS AFFECTED BY THE DAM RELEASE
AT LAKE DARLING...THE FORECAST POINTS IN THE UPPER SOURIS RIVER FROM MINOT
THROUGH VELVA HAVE FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE. TOWNER AND BANTRY ARE CRESTING...
AND THE DOWNSTREAM FORECAST POINT AT WESTHOPE IS RISING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-130107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.0 TUE 7 PM 12.0 12.0 12.0 11.9 11.9
$$
NDC049-130107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A VERY SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2 SW OF TOWNER
GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 ALSO HAS WATER ON IT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 TUE 7 AM 56.2 56.1 56.0 55.9 55.9
$$
NDC049-130107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND WILL NOW BEGIN
A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.3 TUE 7 PM 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.7 13.6
$$
NDC009-130107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 TUE 7 PM 12.9 13.0 14.1 15.4 16.2
$$
NDC049-130107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 7.7 FEET BY
WEDNESDAY MORNING...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.6 TUE 7 PM 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.2
$$
NDC009-049-130107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.130615T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CDT TUE JUN 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...OVERFLOW OCCURS ON LEFT BANK.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 TUE 7 PM 10.6 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7
$$
WAA954
WGUS83 KBIS 121623
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FOXHOLM...WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY THE WATER
RELEASED OUT OF LAKE DARLING...ALL FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER UPSTREAM OF TOWNER HAVE FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE. THE SOURIS
RIVER FROM JUST UPSTREAM OF TOWNER THROUGH THE BANTRY AREA HAS CRESTED
AND IS BEGINNING A SLOW FALL. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE RATE OF RISE IN THE
SOURIS RIVER WILL INCREASE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS IT CLIMBS TOWARDS
AN EVENTUAL CREST EARLY NEXT WEEK.
SMALLER STREAMS IN THE AREA SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK HAVE BEGUN TO SLOWLY FALL AND WILL CONTINUE THIS TREND OVER THE
COMING DAYS.
NOT ENOUGH RAINFALL IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK TO SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER THE
CURRENT FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-132223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.0 WED 10 AM 12.0 12.0 11.9 11.9 11.9
$$
NDC049-132222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...AT AROUND 56.6 FT, THE EASTBOUND LANE OF
HIGHWAY 2 NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS
DRY) AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE TO
HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 TUE 7 AM 56.2 56.0 56.0 55.9 55.9
$$
NDC049-132222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.2 WED 10 AM 14.2 14.0 13.9 13.8 13.6
$$
NDC009-132222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.3 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.9 WED 10 AM 13.0 13.5 14.6 15.6 16.1
$$
NDC049-132222-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130618T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T1200Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.5 WED 10 AM 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.1 7.0
$$
NDC009-049-132222-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130618T1800Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130612T1800Z.130618T0600Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 WED 10 AM 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.3 10.1
$$943
WGUS83 KBIS 130214
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FOXHOLM...WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY THE WATER
RELEASED OUT OF LAKE DARLING...ALL FORECAST POINTS ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER UPSTREAM OF TOWNER HAVE FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE. THE SOURIS
RIVER FROM JUST UPSTREAM OF TOWNER THROUGH THE BANTRY AREA HAS CRESTED
AND IS BEGINNING A SLOW FALL. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE RATE OF RISE IN THE
SOURIS RIVER WILL INCREASE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS IT CLIMBS TOWARDS
AN EVENTUAL CREST EARLY NEXT WEEK.
SMALLER STREAMS IN THE AREA SUCH AS THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK HAVE BEGUN TO SLOWLY FALL AND WILL CONTINUE THIS TREND OVER THE
COMING DAYS.
NOT ENOUGH RAINFALL IS EXPECTED THIS WEEK TO SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER THE
CURRENT FORECASTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-140814-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.0 WED 8 PM 12.0 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9
$$
NDC049-140814-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.1 FEET
BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.6 FEET...THE EASTBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY 2
NEAR SW OF TOWNER GETS WATER ON IT (WESTBOUND REMAINS DRY)
AND HIGHWAY 14 IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 2 IS CLOSED DUE
TO HIGH WATER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.6 TUE 7 AM 56.1 56.0 55.9 55.8 55.7
$$
NDC049-140814-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.9 FEET
BY FRIDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.2 WED 8 PM 13.9 13.8 13.7 13.7 13.6
$$
NDC009-140814-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET BY
TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.9 WED 8 PM 13.6 14.6 15.5 16.2 16.4
$$
NDC049-140814-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130618T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T1200Z.NO/
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE
BY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.5 WED 9 PM 7.4 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.9
$$
NDC009-049-140814-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130618T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T0600Z.130617T1200Z.NO/
914 PM CDT WED JUN 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 WED 8 PM 10.4 10.3 10.1 10.0 9.8
$$
CK238
WGUS83 KBIS 131633
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH STILL WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO
COME OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PORTION OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE
DARLING WHICH REMAINS ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL CONTINUES TO PASS THIS
EXTRA WATER RESULTING IN MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER
IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM IN THE BURLINGTON TO
VELVA REACH OF THE RIVER...THE SOURIS CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL
RUNOFF DIMINSHES WITH LITTLE RAIN OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS. FARTHER
DOWNSTREAM...IN THE TOWNER TO BANTRY AREAS...THE SOURIS IS STEADILY
FALLING BUT REMAINS WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...WHERE THE
SOURIS EXITS NORTH DAKOTA...THE SOURIS IS POISED TO BEGIN A STEADY
RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN RESPONSE TO THE MOST RECENT RAINS. THE
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE WILL CREST EARLY NEXT WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK ARE STEADILY FALLING AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-142233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 12.0 THU 10 AM 12.0 12.0 11.9 11.9 11.9
$$
NDC049-142233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 56.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 9 AM 56.1 55.9 55.8 55.7 55.6
$$
NDC049-142233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.1 THU 10 AM 14.0 13.9 13.8 13.7 13.7
$$
NDC009-142233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.3 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.9 THU 10 AM 13.4 14.5 15.4 16.1 16.3
$$
NDC049-142233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130618T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T1200Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.4 THU 10 AM 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9
$$
NDC009-049-142233-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130617T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1800Z.130617T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.4 THU 10 AM 10.3 10.2 10.1 9.9 9.6
$$515
WGUS83 KBIS 140216
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING THE GAGE NEAR FOXHOLM...TOWNER
...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...AND WILLOW CITY... MINOR TO MAJOR
FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING
REMAINS ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL AND CONTINUES TO PASS THE EXTRA WATER
...RESULTING IN MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW
LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL
CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF HAS DECREASED. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...
FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...LEVELS WERE FALLING BUT REMAINED WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER
THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS
EXPECTED EARLY NEXT WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK ARE STEADILY FALLING AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT WALK OR DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER.
&&
NDC101-150816-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET THROUGH MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 THU 8 PM 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.8
$$
NDC049-150816-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND A DROP TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.5 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 9 AM 56.0 55.8 55.7 55.6 55.5
$$
NDC049-150815-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND A DROP TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 THU 8 PM 13.9 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.5
$$
NDC009-150815-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST BY MONDAY.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.0 THU 8 PM 14.0 15.0 15.7 16.2 16.2
$$
NDC049-150815-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130618T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T1200Z.NO/
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.3 THU 8 PM 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8
$$
NDC009-049-150815-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130617T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130616T1800Z.NO/
916 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL SUNDAY.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.3 THU 8 PM 10.3 10.1 9.9 9.7 9.5
$$
ACOOP/JPM303
WGUS83 KBIS 141706
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING...
WHICH IS ALREADY ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO PASS THIS EXTRA
WATER UNTIL ABOUT 25 JUNE. THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM
BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF
HAS DECREASED. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER
LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...
THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN
RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK CONTINUE THEIR STEADY FALL AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-152306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.0 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 FRI 10 AM 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.8
$$
NDC049-152306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 9 AM 55.9 55.8 55.7 55.6 55.5
$$
NDC049-152306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.9 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 14.0 FRI 10 AM 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.6 13.5
$$
NDC009-152306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 FRI 10 AM 14.1 15.3 16.0 16.2 16.2
$$
NDC049-152306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130618T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T1200Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.2 FRI 10 AM 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.7
$$
NDC009-049-152306-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130617T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130616T1800Z.NO/
1206 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
AJS
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.3 FRI 10 AM 10.2 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.3
$$355
WGUS83 KBIS 150259
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING...
WHICH IS ALREADY ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO PASS THIS EXTRA
WATER UNTIL ABOUT 25 JUNE. THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM
BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF
HAS DECREASED. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER
LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...
THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN
RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK CONTINUE THEIR STEADY FALL AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-160859-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 FRI 9 PM 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.8
$$
NDC049-160859-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 9 AM 55.8 55.7 55.6 55.5 55.4
$$
NDC049-160859-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 FRI 9 PM 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.5
$$
NDC009-160859-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.3 FRI 9 PM 14.5 15.6 16.1 16.2 16.2
$$
NDC049-160859-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130617T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T0600Z.NO/
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.2 FRI 9 PM 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7
$$
NDC009-049-160859-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130617T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130616T1800Z.NO/
959 PM CDT FRI JUN 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 FRI 9 PM 10.1 9.9 9.7 9.5 9.2
$$
ACOOP520
WGUS83 KBIS 151403
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS
OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING...
WHICH IS ALREADY ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO PASS THIS EXTRA
WATER UNTIL ABOUT 25 JUNE. THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM
BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF
HAS DECREASED. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER
LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...
THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN
RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK CONTINUE THEIR STEADY FALL AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-162003-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SAT 8 AM 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.8
$$
NDC049-162002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.8 FEET
BY SUNDAY MORNING WHICH REFLECTS A MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.2 THU 9 AM 55.8 55.6 55.5 55.4 55.3
$$
NDC049-162002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET
BY THURSDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.9 SAT 8 AM 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.4
$$
NDC009-162002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130618T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.4 SAT 8 AM 14.3 15.8 16.4 16.5 16.3
$$
NDC049-162002-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130617T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130617T0000Z.NO/
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY EVENING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.1 SAT 8 AM 7.0 6.9 6.9 6.7 6.6
$$
NDC009-049-162002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130617T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130616T1800Z.NO/
903 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 SAT 8 AM 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.1
$$
WAA754
WGUS83 KBIS 160153
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...KARLSRUHE...AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING
IS OCCURRING OR FORECAST.
.STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING...
WHICH IS ALREADY ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO PASS THIS EXTRA
WATER UNTIL ABOUT 25 JUNE. THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM
BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF
HAS DECREASED. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER
LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...
THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN
RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...THE WINTERING RIVER AND WILLOW
CREEK CONTINUE THEIR STEADY FALL AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-170753-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SAT 8 PM 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-170753-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.2 FEET BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.1 SAT 9 AM 55.8 55.6 55.5 55.4 55.2
$$
NDC049-170753-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.3 FEET BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.8 SAT 8 PM 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.3
$$
NDC009-170753-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130619T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.6 SAT 8 PM 14.9 16.1 16.5 16.4 16.2
$$
NDC049-161800-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-130616T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.ER.130605T1915Z.130611T0545Z.130616T0600Z.NO/
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WINTERING RIVER NEAR KARLSRUHE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
KARLSRUHE 7 7.0 SAT 8 PM 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5
$$
NDC009-049-170753-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130617T1200Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130617T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.2 SAT 8 PM 10.0 9.7 9.5 9.2 8.9
$$
ACOOP699
WGUS83 KBIS 161544
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1044 AM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND
IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING...
WHICH IS ALREADY ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO PASS THIS EXTRA
WATER UNTIL ABOUT 25 JUNE. THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM
BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF
HAS DECREASED. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER
LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...
THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN
RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED EARLY THIS
WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...WILLOW CREEK CONTINUE ITS STEADY
FALL AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-172144-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SUN 10 AM 11.9 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-172143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.7 FEET
BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.1 SAT 9 AM 55.7 55.5 55.3 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-172143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.6 FEET
BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.7 SUN 10 AM 13.6 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.2
$$
NDC009-172143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130619T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.3 FEET BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.7 SUN 10 AM 14.8 15.7 16.2 16.3 16.1
$$
NDC009-049-172143-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130618T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130617T1800Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.1 SUN 10 AM 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.2
$$685
WGUS83 KBIS 170241
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
941 PM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...AND WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING
OR FORECAST.
.STRONG FLOWS...ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE...CONTINUE TO COME
OUT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PART OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LAKE DARLING...
WHICH IS ALREADY ABOVE FULL SUPPLY LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO PASS THIS EXTRA
WATER UNTIL ABOUT 25 JUNE. THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING. DOWNSTREAM...FROM
BURLINGTON TO VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF
HAS DECREASED. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER
LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...
THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO BEGIN A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS IN
RESPONSE TO RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED EARLY THIS
WEEK.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...WILLOW CREEK CONTINUE ITS STEADY
FALL AND SHOULD BE BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-180841-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 PM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SUN 9 PM 11.9 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-180841-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 PM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 56.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.2 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 56.1 SAT 9 AM 55.6 55.4 55.2 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-180840-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 PM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.6 SUN 9 PM 13.5 13.4 13.3 13.2 13.2
$$
NDC009-180840-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130621T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 PM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.2 FEET BY THURSDAY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.9 SUN 9 PM 14.6 15.4 15.9 16.2 16.2
$$
NDC009-049-180600-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130618T0600Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130617T1800Z.NO/
941 PM CDT SUN JUN 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD
STAGE BY MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.1 SUN 9 PM 9.9 9.7 9.5 9.3 9.1
$$
ACOOP421
WGUS83 KBIS 171734
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1234 PM CDT MON JUN 17 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY AFFECTING MCHENRY AND BOTTINEAU
COUNTIES
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...WILLOW CITY...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...
WITH MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST AT WESTHOPE.
. THE WET LATTER HALF OF MAY AND BEGINNING OF JUNE CONTINUES TO
PRODUCE STRONG FLOW AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE AND INTO LAKE DARLING.
AS LAKE DARLING IS ALREADY ABOVE ITS DESIRED SUMMER POOL
ELEVATION...LAKE DARLING CONTINUES TO PASS THIS EXTRA WATER. THE
HIGH DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED UNTIL AROUND 25 JUNE.
THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT
MINOT 4 NW. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE
WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL
RUNOFF DECREASES. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO
BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS IS RISING IN RESPONSE TO THE
MOST RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED AROUND 21 JUNE.
ELSEWHERE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...WILLOW CREEK IS EXPECTED TO
FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATER TODAY OR EARLY TUESDAY AND CONTINUE A
STEADY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-182334-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT MON JUN 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 MON 11 AM 11.9 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-182334-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT MON JUN 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.9 MON 8 AM 55.7 55.5 55.4 55.3 55.2
$$
NDC049-182334-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT MON JUN 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.6 MON 11 AM 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.1
$$
NDC009-182334-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130620T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT MON JUN 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 MON 11 AM 14.7 15.4 15.9 16.0 16.0
$$
NDC009-049-181800-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-130618T1800Z/
/WLCN8.1.ER.130605T0600Z.130613T1545Z.130618T0600Z.NO/
1234 PM CDT MON JUN 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK NEAR WILLOW CITY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS BACKING UP INTO RAVINES AND
GETS TO TOP OF ROAD BY GAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WILLOW CITY 10 10.0 MON 11 AM 9.9 9.7 9.4 9.1 8.9
$$
tkr/ajs861
WGUS83 KBIS 181546
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1046 AM CDT TUE JUN 18 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO
CONTINUE.
. THE WET LATTER HALF OF MAY AND BEGINNING OF JUNE CONTINUES TO
PRODUCE STRONG FLOW AT THE SHERWOOD GAGE AND INTO LAKE DARLING.
AS LAKE DARLING IS ALREADY ABOVE ITS DESIRED SUMMER POOL
ELEVATION...LAKE DARLING CONTINUES TO PASS THIS EXTRA WATER. THE
HIGH DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED UNTIL AROUND 25 JUNE.
THIS LEVEL OF RELEASE PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT
MINOT 4 NW. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE
WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL
RUNOFF DECREASES. EVEN FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM TOWNER TO
BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS IS RISING IN RESPONSE TO THE
MOST RECENT RAINS. A CREST NEAR WESTHOPE IS EXPECTED AROUND 21 JUNE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-192146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT TUE JUN 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 TUE 10 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-192146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT TUE JUN 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 TUE 8 AM 55.6 55.4 55.3 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-192146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT TUE JUN 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.5 TUE 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.0 13.0
$$
NDC009-192146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130621T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT TUE JUN 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.7 TUE 10 AM 15.3 15.9 16.0 15.9 15.7
$$125
WGUS83 KBIS 191640
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1140 AM CDT WED JUN 19 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
. LAKE DARLING CONTINUES TO PASS EXCESS FLOW IN THE SOURIS RIVER
AS IT IS ALREADY ABOVE ITS DESIRED SUMMER POOL. A FAIRLY ACTIVE
WEATHER PATTERN WILL BE BRINGING THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. HEAVY RAINS ARE
POSSIBLE WHICH WOULD ENHANCE RUNOFF. AT THIS TIME THE POTENTIAL
FOR THE HIGHEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN OF CANADA. IN GENERAL THIS IS NOT EXPECTED TO WORSEN
CURRENT FLOOD CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...IT IS LIKELY TO EXTEND THE
CURRENT DISCHARGE RATE FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
CONTINUES TO FALL AS LOCAL RUNOFF DECREASES. FROM TOWNER TO
BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD
STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE SOURIS CONTINUES TO RISE AND IS
EXPECTED TO CREST AROUND 21 JUNE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-202240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED JUN 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 WED 10 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-202240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED JUN 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 WED 8 AM 55.6 55.5 55.4 55.3 55.2
$$
NDC049-202240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED JUN 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* 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 13.4 WED 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9
$$
NDC009-202240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130621T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED JUN 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.2 WED 10 AM 15.7 16.0 15.8 15.6 15.3
$$
AJS579
WGUS83 KBIS 201729
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1229 PM CDT THU JUN 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
. A FAIRLY ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT YET ANOTHER SERIES
OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. HOWEVER...WHILE THE
FORECAST CONTINUES TO CALL FOR MORE THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH
SUNDAY...WHAT HAS THUS FAR BEEN RECEIVED IS NOT EXPECTED TO
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER CONDITIONS. HEAVY RAINS ARE STILL
POSSIBLE OVER LARGE AREAS WHICH WOULD ENHANCE RUNOFF OVER THE
COMING SEVERAL DAYS. AT THIS TIME THE POTENTIAL FOR THE HIGHEST
RAINFALL AMOUNTS REMAIN ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OF CANADA
AND THE LONG CREEK WATERSHED. IN GENERAL THIS IS NOT EXPECTED TO
WORSEN CURRENT FLOOD CONDITIONS IN THE SHORT TERM. HOWEVER...IT
IS LIKELY TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF THE CURRENT DISCHARGE RATE
FROM LAKE DARLING.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
CONTINUES TO FALL. FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE
FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS CONTINUES TO RISE AND IS EXPECTED TO CREST AROUND 21 JUNE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-212329-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM CDT THU JUN 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 THU 11 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.7
$$
NDC049-212328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM CDT THU JUN 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 WED 8 AM 55.5 55.4 55.3 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-212328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM CDT THU JUN 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...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 13.3 THU 9 AM 13.2 13.1 13.1 13.0 12.9
$$
NDC009-212328-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM CDT THU JUN 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 THU 11 AM 15.8 16.0 15.8 15.5 15.2
$$755
WGUS83 KBIS 211641
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1141 AM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR FLOODING
FORECAST.
. THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR MORE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND.
WHAT HAS THUS FAR BEEN RECEIVED ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER
THE PAST FEW DAYS IS NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER
CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ACROSS THE REST
OF NORTH DAKOTA HAS PRODUCED IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL TOTAL RESULTING IN
FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS. IF SIMILAR STORMS MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN...RIVER CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. THE CURRENT RELEASE FORCAST
FOR LAKE DARLING HOLDS STEADY UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
HOLDING STEADY. FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE
FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS CONTINUES TO RISE AND IS EXPECTED TO CREST OVER THE WEEKEND
AT NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW FALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-222241-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130627T1800Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130627T0600Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 FRI 10 AM 11.9 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-222240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.8 FRI 9 AM 55.6 55.4 55.3 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-222240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET.
* 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 13.4 FRI 10 AM 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.1
$$
NDC009-222240-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.ER.130502T2300Z.130623T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 FRI 11 AM 15.8 16.0 15.8 15.6 15.3
$$955
WGUS83 KBIS 220224
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
924 PM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR MORE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
THROUGH THIS WEEKEND. WHAT HAS THUS FAR BEEN RECEIVED ACROSS THE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS IS NOT EXPECTED TO
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA HAS PRODUCED IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL
TOTAL RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS. IF SIMILAR STORMS MATERIALIZE
IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...RIVER CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS COULD
CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. THE CURRENT RELEASE FORCAST
FOR LAKE DARLING HOLDS STEADY UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
HOLDING STEADY. FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE
FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS IS EXPECTED TO CREST AND THEN BEGIN A GRADUAL FALL STARTING SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-230824-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130627T1800Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130627T0600Z.NO/
924 PM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 FRI 8 PM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 10.7
$$
NDC049-230823-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 55.6 FEET
BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.9 55.8 55.7 55.6 55.6
$$
NDC049-230823-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 FRI 8 PM 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.1
$$
NDC009-230823-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130621T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT FRI JUN 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 15.6 FEET AND THEN BEGIN TO
FALL 15.3 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 FRI 8 PM 15.5 15.3 15.1 14.9 14.6
$$148
WGUS83 KBIS 221541
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1041 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. WHAT HAS THUS FAR BEEN RECEIVED ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS IS NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER
CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA
HAVE PRODUCED IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL TOTALS...RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD
CONDITIONS. IF SIMILAR STORMS MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN...RIVER CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. THE CURRENT RELEASE FORCAST
FOR LAKE DARLING HOLDS STEADY UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
HOLDING STEADY. FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE
FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS IS EXPECTED TO CREST SATURDAY BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW FALL
THROUGH MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC101-232141-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130627T1715Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130627T0515Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 SAT 10 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 9.3
$$
NDC049-232140-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 SAT 8 AM 55.6 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.4
$$
NDC049-232140-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 SAT 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.2 13.1 13.1
$$
NDC009-232140-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 15.7 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGH MIDWEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.7 SAT 10 AM 15.5 15.4 15.2 15.0 14.9
$$
KS887
WGUS83 KBIS 221558
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1058 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. WHAT HAS THUS FAR BEEN RECEIVED ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN
OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS IS NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER
CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA
HAVE PRODUCED IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL TOTALS...RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD
CONDITIONS. IF SIMILAR STORMS MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN...RIVER CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. THE CURRENT RELEASE FORECAST
FOR LAKE DARLING HOLDS STEADY UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
HOLDING STEADY. FROM TOWNER TO BANTRY...WATER LEVELS ARE
FALLING BUT REMAIN WELL ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. NEAR WESTHOPE...THE
SOURIS IS EXPECTED TO CREST SATURDAY BEFORE BEGINNING A SLOW FALL
THROUGH MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-232158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130627T1715Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130627T0515Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 SAT 10 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 9.3
$$
NDC049-232158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 SAT 8 AM 55.6 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.4
$$
NDC049-232158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 SAT 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.2 13.1 13.1
$$
NDC009-232158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE NEAR 15.7 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
THEN SLOWLY FALL THROUGH MIDWEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.7 SAT 10 AM 15.5 15.4 15.2 15.0 14.9
$$934
WGUS43 KBIS 230218
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
918 PM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST.
.A FAIRLY ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN HAS BROUGHT ANOTHER SERIES OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. RAINFALL FROM THESE
STORMS WILL RESULT IN ANOTHER RISE IN RIVER LEVELS PUSHING THE SOURIS
RIVER NEAR TOWNER INTO MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 56 FEET...BY
LATE WEDNESDAY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY OCCUR THEREAFTER.
NDC049-240818-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT SAT JUN 22 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 08AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS...55.7 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.1 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.7 SAT 8 AM 55.6 55.6 55.7 55.9 56.1
$$722
WGUS83 KBIS 231619
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1119 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR FLOODING
FORECAST AT TOWNER THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND INTO FRIDAY.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS SUNDAY...WITH INCREASED CHANCES FOR MORE SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. WHAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED
ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS IS NOT EXPECTED
TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT THUNDERSTORMS
ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA HAVE PRODUCED IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL
TOTALS...RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS. IF SIMILAR STORMS
MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...RIVER CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS
COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. THE CURRENT RELEASE FORECAST
FOR LAKE DARLING HOLDS STEADY UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT IS
STEADY TO SLOWLY RISING. THE RIVER LEVEL AT TOWNER IS FORECAST TO
RISE FROM MODERATE FLOOD STAGE INTO MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
INTO FRIDAY. FROM BANTRY TO WESTHOPE...THE WATER LEVELS REMAINING STEADY
WITH MODERATE FLOODING FORECAST TO CONTINUE. THE RIVER LEVEL NEAR FOXHOLM
REMAINS IN MINOR FLOOD STAGE AND WILL SLOWLY FALL LATER IN THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-242219-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET THROUGH MID WEEK
THEN SLOWLY FALL THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SUN 10 AM 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.8 11.4
$$
NDC049-242218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 56.0 FEET BY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND INTO FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.6 SUN 9 AM 55.5 55.5 55.7 55.8 56.0
$$
NDC049-242218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 SUN 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.2 13.3 13.4
$$
NDC009-242218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.7 FEET AND SLOWLY FALL
LATE IN THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.7 SUN 10 AM 15.6 15.5 15.4 15.3 15.2
$$849
WGUS83 KBIS 240321
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1021 PM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR INCREASED CHANCES FOR MORE SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. WHAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED
ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS IS NOT EXPECTED
TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RIVER CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT THUNDERSTORMS
ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA HAVE PRODUCED IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL
TOTALS...RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS. IF SIMILAR STORMS
MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...RIVER CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS
COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. THE CURRENT RELEASE FORECAST
FOR LAKE DARLING HOLDS STEADY UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT IS
STEADY TO SLOWLY RISING. THE RIVER LEVEL AT TOWNER IS FORECAST TO
RISE FROM MODERATE FLOOD STAGE INTO MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
INTO FRIDAY. FROM BANTRY TO WESTHOPE...THE WATER LEVELS REMAINING STEADY
WITH MODERATE FLOODING FORECAST TO CONTINUE. THE RIVER LEVEL NEAR FOXHOLM
REMAINS IN MINOR FLOOD STAGE AND WILL SLOWLY FALL LATER IN THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-250321-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEAR 11.9 FEET
THROUGH MONDAY...THEN BEGIN A SLOW DECLINE.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.9 SUN 9 PM 11.9 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC049-250321-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.6 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS ARE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.6 SUN 9 AM 55.5 55.5 55.6 55.6 55.6
$$
NDC049-250321-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.2 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY.
ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 SUN 9 PM 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2
$$
NDC009-250321-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM CDT SUN JUN 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.6 FEET THROUGH MONDAY THEN
BEGIN A SLOW FALL. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 SUN 9 PM 15.5 15.4 15.3 15.3 15.2
$$094
WGUS83 KBIS 241718
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1218 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR CHANCES OF MORE SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY. WHAT HAS BEEN
RECEIVED ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS
HAS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED RIVER CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT
THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA HAVE PRODUCED
IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL TOTALS...RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS.
IF SIMILAR STORMS MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...RIVER
CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE ITS CURRENT RELEASE UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT IS
STEADY TO SLOWLY RISING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY IN THE MODERATE
FLOOD CATEGORY DUE TO RECENT RAINS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-252318-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130627T1708Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130627T0508Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 MON 11 AM 11.8 11.8 9.2 9.0 9.0
$$
NDC049-252318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.6 SUN 9 AM 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5
$$
NDC049-252318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.3 MON 11 AM 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2
$$
NDC009-252318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 MON 11 AM 15.5 15.4 15.3 15.2 15.1
$$056
WGUS83 KBIS 250218
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
918 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.THE WEATHER FORECAST CALLS FOR CHANCES OF MORE SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. WHAT HAS BEEN
RECEIVED ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS
HAS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED RIVER CONDITIONS. HOWEVER...RECENT
THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REST OF NORTH DAKOTA HAVE PRODUCED
IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL TOTALS...RESULTING IN FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS.
IF SIMILAR STORMS MATERIALIZE IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN...RIVER
CONDITIONS AND FORECASTS COULD CHANGE RAPIDLY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE ITS CURRENT RELEASE UNTIL 26 JUNE...RELEASES ARE EXPECTED
TO BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY THEREAFTER. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT IS
STEADY TO SLOWLY RISING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY IN THE MODERATE
FLOOD CATEGORY DUE TO RECENT RAINS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-260218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130627T1708Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130627T0508Z.NO/
918 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 MON 8 PM 11.8 10.6 9.0 9.0 9.0
$$
NDC049-260218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.5 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS ARE AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.6 SUN 9 AM 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5
$$
NDC049-260218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.2 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 13.2 MON 8 PM 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2
$$
NDC009-260218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT MON JUN 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY THROUGH SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 MON 8 PM 15.4 15.3 15.2 15.1 15.1
$$468
WGUS43 KBIS 251622
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1122 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...MODERATE FLOODING IS
OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR FLOODING FORECAST.
. NEW RAINFALL UPSTREAM OF TOWNER IS LIKELY TO PUSH THE SOURIS RIVER
CLOSER TO...IF NOT ABOVE THE DEFINITION OF MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. THIS
WARNING IS ISSUED TO ALERT PEOPLE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR THE RIVER TO
HIT A STAGE OF 56 FEET OVER THE COMING DAYS IN THE TOWNER AREA.
NDC049-261622-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1122 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.6 55.6 55.7 55.8 55.8
$$926
WGUS83 KBIS 251625
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1125 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING...WITH MAJOR
FLOODING FORECAST IN THE TOWNER AREA.
. THE WEATHER FORECAST BRINGS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS INTO THE
SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. WHAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER
THE PAST FEW DAYS HAS MERELY EXTENDED THE CURRENT RATE OF DISCHARGE
FROM LAKE DARLING TO SOMETIME AFTER 30 JUNE. WITH THE CURRENT THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORMS BEING TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT...THEIR IS A DISTINCT
LIKELIHOOD THAT LOCATIONS CURRENTLY NOT IN FLOOD STAGE WILL SEE
SIGNIFICANT RISES OVER THE COMING FEW DAYS. HOWEVER...GIVEN THE HIGH
DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY WITH RESPECT TO THUNDERSTORM
LOCATION...RAINFALL RATES...AND EXACT LOCATIONS...THE EXTENT OF
THESE RISES ARE YET UNKNOWN. RECENTLY...THUNDERSTROMS LIKE THOSE
EXPECTED TODAY... WERE SLOW MOVING EVENTS PRODUCING IMPRESSIVE
RAINFALL TOTALS AND FLASH FLOOD CONDITIONS. RIVER CONDITIONS AND
FORECASTS MAY CHANGE RAPIDLY OVER THE COMING 48 TO 72 HOURS.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NW. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT IS
STEADY TO SLOWLY RISING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY TO RISING IN
THE COMING DAYS DUE TO RECENT RAINS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-262225-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 TUE 11 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.7
$$
NDC049-262225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 56.0
FEET EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 56.0 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.6 55.6 55.7 55.8 55.8
$$
NDC049-262225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET BY
MONDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* 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 13.2 TUE 11 AM 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.3
$$
NDC009-262224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 TUE 11 AM 15.5 15.5 15.3 15.2 15.1
$$729
WGUS83 KBIS 261704
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1204 PM CDT WED JUN 26 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE PRIMARY THREAT OF HEAVY RAINS OVER THE SOURIS BASIN FROM
THE MOST RECENT STORM SYSTEM HAS PASSED. SOME SMALLER SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS MAY DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON...BUT THEY ARE NOT EXPECTED
TO PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO THE RIVERS. LATEST ESTIMATES FOR
RUNOFF ABOVE LAKE DARLING SUGGEST OUTFLOWS FROM THE DAM WILL BE
CURTAILED BEGINNING 1 JULY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...
FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT
IS STEADY TO SLOWLY RISING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY TO RISING IN
THE COMING DAYS DUE TO RECENT RAINS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-272304-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT WED JUN 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 WED 11 AM 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.7 11.7
$$
NDC049-272303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT WED JUN 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 55.6 FEET BY
TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN,
MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.5 TUE 11 AM 55.5 55.6 55.5 55.5 55.4
$$
NDC049-272303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT WED JUN 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET.
* 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 13.1 WED 11 AM 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.0
$$
NDC009-272303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM CDT WED JUN 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.6 WED 11 AM 15.5 15.3 15.2 15.0 14.9
$$602
WGUS83 KBIS 271557
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1057 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
. LITTLE RAIN IS EXPECTED IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN OVER THE
NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS SHOULD ALLOW FOR A LOWER DISCHARGE OUT OF
LAKE DARLING BEGINNING 1 JULY AND FOR RELEASES TO FALL BELOW THAT
WHICH CREATES FLOODING AROUND 9 JULY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...
FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY TO SLOWLY
FALLING OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-282157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET UNTIL 1 JULY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.8 THU 10 AM 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.7 10.3
$$
NDC049-282157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 THU 9 AM 55.4 55.4 55.3 55.3 55.2
$$
NDC049-282157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 13.1
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* 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 M 13.1 13.1 13.0 13.0 12.9
$$
NDC009-282157-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.5 FEET THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.5 THU 10 AM 15.3 15.2 15.0 14.9 14.7
$$336
WGUS83 KBIS 281648
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1148 AM CDT FRI JUN 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
. THE FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTAINS VERY MODEST
EXPECTATIONS OF RAIN OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS EXTENDED
DRY SPELL WILL HELP LOWER RIVER LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE BASIN OVER
THE COMING INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK. CURRENT FORECASTS REFLECT A
LOWER DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING BEGINNING 1 JULY AND FOR
RELEASES TO FALL BELOW THAT WHICH CREATES FLOODING AROUND 9 JULY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...
FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY TO SLOWLY
FALLING OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-292248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT FRI JUN 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:15 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.7 FRI 11 AM 11.7 11.7 11.7 10.3 10.3
$$
NDC049-292247-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT FRI JUN 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 THU 9 AM 55.4 55.3 55.2 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-292247-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT FRI JUN 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 13.1
FEET THIS AFTERNOON AND FALL OVER THE WEEKEND.
* 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 M 13.1 13.0 13.0 12.9 12.8
$$
NDC009-292247-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT FRI JUN 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.2 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.3 FRI 11 AM 15.2 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.6
$$974
WGUS83 KBIS 291448
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
948 AM CDT SAT JUN 29 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
. THE FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTAINS VERY MODEST
EXPECTATIONS OF RAIN OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS EXTENDED
DRY SPELL WILL HELP LOWER RIVER LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE BASIN OVER
THE COMING INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK. CURRENT FORECASTS REFLECT A
LOWER DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING BEGINNING 1 JULY AND FOR
RELEASES TO FALL BELOW THAT WHICH CREATES FLOODING AROUND 9 JULY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...
FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY TO SLOWLY
FALLING OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-302048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM CDT SAT JUN 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.7 SAT 9 AM 11.7 11.7 10.3 10.3 10.3
$$
NDC049-302048-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM CDT SAT JUN 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.4 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 FRI 10 AM 55.3 55.2 55.2 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-302047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM CDT SAT JUN 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 13.1
FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND FALL OVER THE WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 M 13.0 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.8
$$
NDC009-302047-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM CDT SAT JUN 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL STEADILY FALL THROUGH NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.2 SAT 9 AM 15.1 15.0 14.9 14.7 14.6
$$427
WGUS83 KBIS 301624
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1123 AM CDT SUN JUN 30 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
. THE FORECAST FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN CONTAINS VERY MODEST
EXPECTATIONS OF RAIN OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS EXTENDED
DRY SPELL WILL HELP LOWER RIVER LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE BASIN OVER
THE COMING INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK. CURRENT FORECASTS REFLECT A
LOWER DISCHARGE OUT OF LAKE DARLING BEGINNING 1 JULY AND FOR
RELEASES TO FALL BELOW THAT WHICH CREATES FLOODING AROUND 9 JULY.
THE CURRENT LEVEL OF RELEASE FROM LAKE DARLING PRODUCES MINOR
FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...
FROM MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH
BANTRY AND UP TO WESTHOPE WILL REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY TO SLOWLY
FALLING OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-012223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT SUN JUN 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:15 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 11.7 FEET
THEN FALL STARTING MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.7 SUN 10 AM 11.7 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
$$
NDC049-012222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT SUN JUN 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF
55.4 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON THEN STEADILY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.3 55.3 55.2 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-012222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT SUN JUN 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 13.0
FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON THEN STEADILY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* 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 MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 M 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.8 12.8
$$
NDC009-012222-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT SUN JUN 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL STEADILY FALL THROUGH THE WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD EASILY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.2 SUN 10 AM 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.7 14.5
$$943
WGUS83 KBIS 011550
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1050 AM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
. WARM AND DRY WEATHER IN THE FORECAST IS FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN WILL BE REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING THIS MONDAY AFTERNOON WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING THROUGH
THE REMAINDER OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK.
THE FORECAST WATER LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMING LOWER RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING STILL PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT
MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT THROUGH
VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO
SLOWLY FALL. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH BANTRY AND UP
TO WESTHOPE REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS SLOWLY FALLING AND
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ITS FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-022150-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.7 MON 9 AM 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
$$
NDC049-022149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 55.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 MON 8 AM 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3
$$
NDC049-022149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 12.8
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* 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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 M 12.8 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7
$$
NDC009-022149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.1 MON 9 AM 15.0 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.8
$$045
WGUS83 KBIS 020027
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
727 PM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
. WARM AND DRY WEATHER IN THE FORECAST IS FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN WILL BE REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK.
THE FORECAST WATER LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMING LOWER RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING STILL PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT
MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT THROUGH
VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO
SLOWLY FALL. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH BANTRY AND UP
TO WESTHOPE REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS SLOWLY FALLING AND
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ITS FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-030027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
727 PM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.2 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.3 MON 6 PM 10.6 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1
$$
NDC049-030027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
727 PM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING OCCURS WEST AND NORTH
OF TOWN WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 MON 8 AM 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.2
$$
NDC049-030027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
727 PM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND
12.8 FEET THIS WEEK.
* 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 M 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.7
$$
NDC009-030027-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
727 PM CDT MON JUL 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THIS WEEK..
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...THE REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE
IS ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.1 MON 7 PM 15.0 15.0 14.9 14.9 14.8
$$
RP KINNEY400
WGUS83 KBIS 021452
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
952 AM CDT TUE JUL 2 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE.
.WARM AND DRY WEATHER IN THE FORECAST IS FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN WILL BE REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK.
THE FORECAST WATER LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMING LOWER RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING STILL PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT
MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT THROUGH
VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO
SLOWLY FALL. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH BANTRY AND UP
TO WESTHOPE REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS SLOWLY FALLING AND
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ITS FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-032052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT TUE JUL 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.3 FEET
BY WEDNESDAY...THEN REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 11.0 TUE 9 AM 10.3 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-032052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT TUE JUL 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 55.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 55.4 MON 8 AM 55.3 55.3 55.2 55.2 55.2
$$
NDC049-032052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT TUE JUL 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND
12.8 FEET THIS WEEK.
* 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 M 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.6
$$
NDC009-032052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT TUE JUL 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 15 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.1 TUE 9 AM 15.0 14.9 14.9 14.8 14.8
$$365
WGUS83 KBIS 031502
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1002 AM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE RECENT WARM AND DRY WEATHER HAS BEEN FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN IS REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.
THE FORECAST WATER LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMING LOWER RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING STILL PRODUCES MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE SOURIS
RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT
MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT THROUGH
VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO
SLOWLY FALL. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH BANTRY AND UP
TO WESTHOPE REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS SLOWLY FALLING AND
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ITS FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS.
A MORE ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN IS ANTICIPATED OVER THE UPCOMING
HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. DUE TO THE RECENT DRY
WEATHER...THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER CURRENT
RIVER STAGES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-042102-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL SLOWLY THIS WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 10.6 WED 9 AM 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.2 10.2
$$
NDC049-042102-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND
55 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.3 55.2 55.1 55.1 55.1
$$
NDC049-042102-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 12.8 FEET.
* 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 12.8 WED 9 AM 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.6
$$
NDC009-042102-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 15 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 15.1 WED 9 AM 15.0 15.0 14.9 14.8 14.8
$$
TWH708
WGUS83 KBIS 040046
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
746 PM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM AFFECTING WARD COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING FOXHOLM...TOWNER...BANTRY...
WESTHOPE...MINOR MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.THE RECENT WARM AND DRY WEATHER HAS BEEN FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN IS REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.
THE FORECAST WATER LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMING LOWER RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING WILL STILL PRODUCE WATER LEVELS NEAR THE
MINOR FLOOD STAGE ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING
TO JUST ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM
MINOT THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
CONTINUES TO SLOWLY FALL. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH BANTRY
AND UP TO WESTHOPE REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS SLOWLY FALLING AND
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ITS FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS.
A MORE ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN IS ANTICIPATED OVER THE UPCOMING
HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. DUE TO THE RECENT DRY
WEATHER...THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER CURRENT
RIVER STAGES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC101-050000-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-130705T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.130528T0430Z.130610T2145Z.130703T1857Z.NO/
746 PM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR FOXHOLM.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 7:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...EAST BANK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
FOXHOLM 10 9.4 WED 7 PM 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6
$$
NDC049-050045-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND
55 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.2 55.1 55.1 55.0 54.9
$$
NDC049-050045-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 12.8 FEET.
* 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 12.8 WED 7 PM 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.6
$$
NDC009-050045-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT WED JUL 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 14.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.7 WED 7 PM 14.7 14.6 14.6 14.5 14.5
$$126
WGUS83 KBIS 041546
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1046 AM CDT THU JUL 4 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE RECENT WARM AND DRY WEATHER HAS BEEN FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN IS REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.
THE FORECAST WATER LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMING LOWER RELEASE
FROM LAKE DARLING WILL STILL PRODUCE WATER LEVELS NEAR MINOR FLOOD
STAGE ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER IMMEDIATELY BELOW LAKE DARLING TO JUST
ABOVE THE GAGE AT MINOT 4 NORTHWEST. FARTHER DOWNSTREAM...FROM MINOT
THROUGH VELVA...THE WATER LEVEL IS BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND CONTINUES TO
SLOWLY FALL. THE SOURIS RIVER FROM TOWNER THROUGH BANTRY AND UP TO
WESTHOPE REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BUT IS SLOWLY FALLING AND EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE ITS FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS.
A MORE ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN IS ANTICIPATED OVER THE UPCOMING
HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. DUE TO THE RECENT DRY
WEATHER...THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER CURRENT
RIVER STAGES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-052146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT THU JUL 4 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 REMAIN NEARLY STEADY NEAR
55 FEET THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* 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 M 55.1 55.1 55.0 54.9 54.8
$$
NDC049-052146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT THU JUL 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY AROUND 12.7 FEET
THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.8 THU 10 AM 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.6
$$
NDC009-052146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT THU JUL 4 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.5 FEET THROUGH THE
WEEKEND.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.5 THU 10 AM 14.4 14.4 14.3 14.3 14.3
$$
TWH196
WGUS83 KBIS 051507
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1007 AM CDT FRI JUL 5 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE RECENT WARM AND DRY WEATHER HAS BEEN FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN IS REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.
HOWEVER...AN ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN IS FORECAST FOR THIS WEEKEND
INTO NEXT WEEK WITH SEVERAL ROUNDS OF THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE
WITH LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-062107-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT FRI JUL 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL TO 54.7 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 55.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS BECOME COVERED WITH WATER.
FARMERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIVER, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM WILL BE
AFFECTED, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE. WATER BYPASSES GAGE AT THIS HEIGHT.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.1 55.0 54.9 54.7 54.4
$$
NDC049-062106-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT FRI JUL 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.8 FRI 9 AM 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4
$$
NDC009-062106-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT FRI JUL 5 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO 13.8 FEET BY
TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.2 FRI 9 AM 14.1 14.0 13.9 13.8 13.6
$$481
WGUS83 KBIS 061625
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1125 AM CDT SAT JUL 6 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE RECENT WARM AND DRY WEATHER HAS BEEN FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN IS REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING...WITH A RELEASE OF AROUND 950 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.
HOWEVER...AN ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN IS FORECAST FOR THIS WEEKEND
INTO NEXT WEEK WITH SEVERAL ROUNDS OF THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE
WITH LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-072225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT SAT JUL 6 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 FALL TO 54.8 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.0 55.0 54.8 54.8 54.7
$$
NDC049-072225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT SAT JUL 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.9 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.8 SAT 11 AM 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.5
$$
NDC009-072225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1125 AM CDT SAT JUL 6 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 13.7 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 14.0 SAT 11 AM 14.0 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.5
$$
AYD110
WGUS83 KBIS 081505
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1005 AM CDT MON JUL 8 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE RECENT WARM AND DRY WEATHER HAS BEEN FAVORABLE FOR CONTINUING
THE CURRENT DOWNWARD TREND AT ALL SOURIS RIVER FORECAST POINTS.
THIS EXTENDED DRY PATTERN IS REFLECTED IN A LOWER RELEASE OUT
OF LAKE DARLING.
HOWEVER...AN ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN IS FORECAST FOR THIS WEEK WITH
SEVERAL ROUNDS OF THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE WITH LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL.
SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORM COMPLEXES MAY MOVE ACROSS
THE SOURIS BASIN. HOWEVER...LITTLE TO NO IMPACT IS EXPECTED
AT THIS TIME.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-092105-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM CDT MON JUL 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 55.4
FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.3 55.4 55.4 55.3 55.2
$$
NDC049-092105-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM CDT MON JUL 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET BY
SATURDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.7 MON 9 AM 12.8 12.8 12.9 12.9 13.0
$$
NDC009-092104-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM CDT MON JUL 8 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSIBLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.8 MON 9 AM 13.8 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.5
$$016
WGUS83 KBIS 091514
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1014 AM CDT TUE JUL 9 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. AFTER THE WET SPRING...A MORE NORMAL THUNDERSTORM SEASON HAS BEEN
PRESENT ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS ASSOCIATED
WITH THUNDERSTORMS HAVE PRODUCED EXCESSIVE RUNOFF OVER RELATIVELY
SMALL AREAS AND PRODUCED TEMPORARY BOOSTS TO WATER LEVELS ALONG THE
SOURIS RIVER. OVERALL...THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER
LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...
SIGNIFICANT RELIEF FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA
IS STILL A COUPLE WEEKS AWAY EVEN AS LAKE DARLING CUTS ITS RELEASE
TO AROUND 200 CFS ON THURSDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-102114-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT TUE JUL 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 55.3
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 55.5 FEET...WIDESPREAD FLOODING WEST AND NORTH OF TOWN
WITH MANY ROADS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 55.3 55.3 55.2 55.2 55.1
$$
NDC049-102114-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT TUE JUL 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.8 FEET THROUGH
MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.7 TUE 9 AM 12.8 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.7
$$
NDC009-102114-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT TUE JUL 9 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.8 TUE 9 AM 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.5 13.4
$$
AJS444
WGUS83 KBIS 101534
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1034 AM CDT WED JUL 10 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA MAY TRAVERSE THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN THURSDAY...AND THEN AGAIN INTO THE EARLY PART OF THE WEEKEND.
LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORMS RECENTLY HAVE
PRODUCED EXCESSIVE RUNOFF OVER RELATIVELY SMALL AREAS LATELY AND THIS
TREND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. HOWEVER...ANYTHING MORE THAN A
TEMPORARY BOOST TO WATER LEVELS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WOULD REQUIRE
FAIRLY INTENSE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY OVER LARGE PARTS OF THE SOURIS
RIVER BASIN. OVERALL...THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER
LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...
SIGNIFICANT RELIEF FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA
IS STILL UP TO A COUPLE WEEKS AWAY EVEN AS LAKE DARLING CUT ITS
RELEASE TO AROUND 200 CFS ON WEDNESDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-112134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT WED JUL 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.8 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* 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 54.9 WED 9 AM 54.8 54.7 54.6 54.5 54.1
$$
NDC049-112134-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT WED JUL 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...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 12.6 WED 9 AM 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.3
$$
NDC009-112133-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT WED JUL 10 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.6 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.6 WED 10 AM 13.5 13.5 13.4 13.4 13.3
$$590
WGUS83 KBIS 111554
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1054 AM CDT THU JUL 11 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO ENTER WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA LATE
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND KICK OFF A FAIRLY ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN THAT
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND. THESE STORMS ARE EXPECTED
TO CONTAIN LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS WHICH SHOULD NOT NECESSARILY POSE A
PROBLEM FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF. HOWEVER...LOCALIZED FLOODING IS
POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS HIT BY MULTIPLE STORMS OVER A SHORT
PERIOD OF TIME OR FAIRLY INTENSE STORMS OVER CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
ANYTHING MORE THAN A TEMPORARY AND MINOR BOOST TO WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WOULD REQUIRE FAIRLY INTENSE THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY OVER LARGE PARTS OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. OVERALL...
THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS
TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...SIGNIFICANT RELIEF
FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA REMAINS 10
1O 12 DAYS AWAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-122154-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT THU JUL 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 54.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* 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 54.9 WED 9 AM 54.7 54.6 54.5 54.1 53.8
$$
NDC049-122153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT THU JUL 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 THU 10 AM 12.5 12.5 12.4 12.3 12.0
$$
NDC009-122153-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT THU JUL 11 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN 13.5 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.5 THU 10 AM 13.5 13.4 13.4 13.3 13.2
$$963
WGUS83 KBIS 121530
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1030 AM CDT FRI JUL 12 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN WAS LARGELY SPARED SIGNIFICANT
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ON THURSDAY. AS WE GO THROUGH THE WEEKEND
AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...EVERY DAY WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY HASTENS THE LOWERING OF THE SOURIS RIVER.
HOWEVER...THE WEATHER FORECAST STILL INCLUDES A RISK OF
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. THESE STORMS MAY
CONTAIN LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS WHICH SHOULD NOT NECESSARILY POSE
A PROBLEM FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF. LOCALIZED FLOODING IS
POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS HIT BY MULTIPLE STORMS OVER A
SHORT PERIOD OF TIME OR FAIRLY INTENSE STORMS OVER CONSECUTIVE
DAYS.
ANYTHING MORE THAN A TEMPORARY AND MINOR BOOST TO WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WOULD REQUIRE FAIRLY INTENSE THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY OVER LARGE PARTS OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. OVERALL...
THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS
TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...SIGNIFICANT RELIEF
FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA REMAINS 9 TO
11 DAYS OUT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-132130-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT FRI JUL 12 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 54.7
FEET THIS 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 SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.6 54.5 54.1 53.8 53.5
$$
NDC049-132129-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT FRI JUL 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.6 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 FRI 9 AM 12.5 12.5 12.3 12.1 11.9
$$
NDC009-132129-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT FRI JUL 12 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.5 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.5 FRI 9 AM 13.4 13.4 13.3 13.2 13.1
$$200
WGUS83 KBIS 131543
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1043 AM CDT SAT JUL 13 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.AS WE GO THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...EVERY DAY
WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY HASTENS THE LOWERING OF
THE SOURIS RIVER. HOWEVER...THE WEATHER FORECAST STILL INCLUDES A
RISK OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. THESE STORMS MAY
CONTAIN LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS WHICH SHOULD NOT NECESSARILY POSE
A PROBLEM FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF. LOCALIZED FLOODING IS
POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS HIT BY MULTIPLE STORMS OVER A
SHORT PERIOD OF TIME OR FAIRLY INTENSE STORMS OVER CONSECUTIVE
DAYS.
ANYTHING MORE THAN A TEMPORARY AND MINOR BOOST TO WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WOULD REQUIRE FAIRLY INTENSE THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY OVER LARGE PARTS OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. OVERALL...
THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS
TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...SIGNIFICANT RELIEF
FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA REMAINS 9 TO
11 DAYS OUT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
A FOLLOW-UP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED.
&&
NDC049-142143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT JUL 13 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 FALL TO 53.7 FEET BY TUESDAY.
* 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 SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.4 54.1 53.7 53.4 53.2
$$
NDC049-142143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT JUL 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 11.8 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 SAT 10 AM 12.5 12.4 12.1 11.8 11.6
$$
NDC009-142143-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT SAT JUL 13 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.3 SAT 10 AM 13.3 13.2 13.2 13.1 13.0
$$170
WGUS83 KBIS 142216
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
516 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE.
.AS WE ENTER INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...THE WEATHER FORECAST
INCLUDES A RISK OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. THESE STORMS MAY
CONTAIN LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS WHICH SHOULD NOT NECESSARILY POSE
A PROBLEM FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF.
ANYTHING MORE THAN A TEMPORARY AND MINOR BOOST TO WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WOULD REQUIRE FAIRLY INTENSE THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY OVER LARGE PARTS OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. OVERALL...
THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS
TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...SIGNIFICANT RELIEF
FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA REMAINS 9 TO
11 DAYS OUT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-160416-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
516 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST SLOWLY FALL THROUGH NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 54.2 53.8 53.4 53.2 53.0
$$
NDC049-160415-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
516 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL THROUGH NEXT WEEK.
* 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 SUN 4 PM 12.5 12.3 12.0 11.8 11.6
$$
NDC009-160415-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
516 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY SUNDAY
EVENING. THEN A SLOW FALL WILL RESUME ON MONDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 SUN 4 PM 13.2 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9
$$340
WGUS83 KBIS 150146
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
846 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.AS WE ENTER INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...THE WEATHER FORECAST
INCLUDES A RISK OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. THESE STORMS MAY
CONTAIN LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS WHICH SHOULD NOT NECESSARILY POSE
A PROBLEM FOR THE SOURIS RIVER ITSELF.
ANYTHING MORE THAN A TEMPORARY AND MINOR BOOST TO WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER WOULD REQUIRE FAIRLY INTENSE THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY OVER LARGE PARTS OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. OVERALL...
THE LONG TERM EXPECTATION IS FOR WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE SOURIS
TO CONTINUE THEIR DOWNWARD TREND. HOWEVER...SIGNIFICANT RELIEF
FROM THE HIGH WATER IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA REMAINS 9 TO
11 DAYS OUT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-160146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 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 SLOWLY FALL THROUGH NEXT WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.9 53.6 53.3 53.1 52.9
$$
NDC049-160146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.6 SUN 8 PM 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.0 11.9
$$
NDC009-160146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT SUN JUL 14 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 SUN 8 PM 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.9 12.8
$$278
WGUS83 KBIS 151626
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1126 AM CDT MON JUL 15 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS LITTLE
EXCESS RUNOFF HAS BEEN GENERATED BY RECENT THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY.
DESPITE THE CONTINUED THREAT OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TODAY...
NOTHING LARGE ENOUGH TO SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT THE SOURIS IS
EXPECTED.
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR VERENDRYE HAS FALLEN NEARLY FIVE FEET OVER THE
PAST FOUR DAYS. THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA WILL FALL BELOW
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE ON TUESDAY AND CONTINUE A STEADY FALL THROUGH
THE COMING DAYS AS THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING TO DRAIN OFF
THE COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE DECLINE. BANTRY WILL FALL BELOW MODERATE
FLOOD STAGE BY THE END OF THE WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-162226-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT MON JUL 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 53.9 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 MON 8 AM 53.9 53.6 53.4 53.2 53.0
$$
NDC049-162226-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT MON JUL 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...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 TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 MON 10 AM 12.5 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.8
$$
NDC009-162225-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT MON JUL 15 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 MON 10 AM 13.0 13.0 12.9 12.8 12.7
$$121
WGUS83 KBIS 161538
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1038 AM CDT TUE JUL 16 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS RUNOFF
FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TENDS TO BE MODEST. A CONTINUED THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TODAY...AND AGAIN LATER IN THE WEEK IS
EXPECTED TO SLOW THE OBSERVED DOWNWARD TREND IN WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR VERENDRYE HAS FALLEN NEARLY FIVE FEET OVER THE
PAST FIVE DAYS. THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA SHOULD FALL BELOW
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 54 FEET TODAY AND REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR A
FEW DAYS BEFORE RESUMING A STEADY FALL BY NEXT WEEK. THE LARGE VOLUME
OF WATER NEEDING TO DRAIN OFF THE COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE DECLINE IN THE
DOWNSTREAM AREA FROM TOWNER THROUGH WESTHOPE. DUE TO THE RECENT RAINS
AND PROSPECT OF MORE MOISTURE OVER THE COMING DAYS...BANTRY IS NOW
EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-172138-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1038 AM CDT TUE JUL 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 54.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 53.7 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 54.4 MON 8 AM 53.7 53.6 53.5 53.7 53.7
$$
NDC049-172137-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1038 AM CDT TUE JUL 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.5 TUE 10 AM 12.4 12.3 12.2 12.2 12.1
$$
NDC009-172137-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1038 AM CDT TUE JUL 16 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.1 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...REFUGE AREA FLOODS. THE CITY OF WESTHOPE IS
ON HIGH GROUND AND DOES NOT FLOOD. ROAD TO GAGE IS IMPASSABLE.
ACCESS TO DAM #357 IS OK BELOW 16 FEET.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 13.1 TUE 10 AM 13.0 12.9 12.9 12.8 12.7
$$069
WGUS83 KBIS 171501
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1001 AM CDT WED JUL 17 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS RUNOFF
FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TENDS TO BE MODEST. A CONTINUED THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TODAY...AND AGAIN LATER IN THE WEEK IS
EXPECTED TO SLOW THE OBSERVED DOWNWARD TREND IN WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR VERENDRYE HAS FALLEN NEARLY FIVE FEET OVER THE
PAST FIVE DAYS. THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA HAS FALLEN BELOW
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 54 FEET AND IS EXPECTED REMAIN NEARLY STEADY
FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE RESUMING A STEADY FALL BY NEXT WEEK. THE
LARGE VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING TO DRAIN OFF THE COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE
DECLINE IN THE DOWNSTREAM AREA FROM TOWNER THROUGH WESTHOPE. DUE TO
THE RECENT RAINS AND PROSPECT OF MORE MOISTURE OVER THE COMING
DAYS...BANTRY IS NOW EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE
SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-182101-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CDT WED JUL 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 53.5 FEET BY
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.5 53.5 53.7 53.8 53.4
$$
NDC049-182100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CDT WED JUL 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.3 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...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 12.5 WED 9 AM 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3
$$
NDC009-182100-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CDT WED JUL 17 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.9 WED 9 AM 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.7 12.6
$$
LTH932
WGUS83 KBIS 181536
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1036 AM CDT THU JUL 18 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS RUNOFF
FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TENDS TO BE MODEST. A CONTINUED THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TODAY...AND AGAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IS
EXPECTED TO SLOW THE OBSERVED DOWNWARD TREND IN WATER LEVELS
ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA HAS FALLEN BELOW
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 54 FEET AND IS EXPECTED REMAIN NEARLY STEADY
FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE STARTING A GRADUAL...BUT SLIGHT RISE THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO RECEIVED RAINFALL FROM SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
BEFORE RESUMING A GRADUAL DECLINE. THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING
TO DRAIN OFF THE COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE DECLINE IN THE DOWNSTREAM AREA
FROM TOWNER THROUGH WESTHOPE. DUE TO THE RECENT RAINS AND PROSPECT OF
MORE MOISTURE OVER THE COMING DAYS...BANTRY IS NOW EXPECTED TO FALL
BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-192136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 AM CDT THU JUL 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
THEN WILL RISE TO A STAGE OF 53.9 FEET SATURDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.5 53.8 53.7 53.4 53.1
$$
NDC049-192136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 AM CDT THU JUL 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.3 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.3 THU 10 AM 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.1
$$
NDC009-192136-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 AM CDT THU JUL 18 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.9 THU 10 AM 12.9 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.6
$$636
WGUS83 KBIS 191508
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1008 AM CDT FRI JUL 19 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS RUNOFF
FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TENDS TO BE MODEST. A CONTINUED THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY...IS EXPECTED TO SLOW
THE OBSERVED DOWNWARD TREND IN WATER LEVELS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA IS IN MINOR FLOOD STAGE
AND IS EXPECTED REMAIN NEARLY STEADY FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE STARTING
A GRADUAL TREND DOWNWARD. THE RIVER LEVEL NEAR TOWNER MAY FALL BELOW
MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATE NEXT WEEK. THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING
TO DRAIN OFF THE COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE DECLINE IN THE DOWNSTREAM AREA
FROM TOWNER THROUGH WESTHOPE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-202108-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT FRI JUL 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 53.4 FRI 9 AM 53.8 53.7 53.4 53.1 52.6
$$
NDC049-202108-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT FRI JUL 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.2 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY
WITH A SLOW DECLINE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.2 FRI 9 AM 12.2 12.2 12.2 12.0 11.8
$$
NDC009-202108-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT FRI JUL 19 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.8 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.8 FRI 9 AM 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.6 12.5
$$
KS835
WGUS83 KBIS 201451
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
951 AM CDT SAT JUL 20 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS RUNOFF
FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TENDS TO BE MODEST. A CONTINUED THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY SUNDAY...IS EXPECTED TO SLOW THE OBSERVED
DOWNWARD TREND IN WATER LEVELS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA IS EXPECTED REMAIN STEADY TODAY
AND WILL RESUME A GRADUAL TREND DOWNWARD SUNDAY. THE RIVER LEVEL NEAR TOWNER
MAY FALL BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATE NEXT WEEK. THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING TO DRAIN OFF THE COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE DECLINE IN THE DOWNSTREAM AREA
FROM TOWNER THROUGH WESTHOPE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-212051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT JUL 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 53.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.7 53.4 53.1 52.8 52.6
$$
NDC049-212050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT JUL 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 12.1 FEET TODAY AND REMAIN
NEARLY STEADY AT 12.1 FEET THROUGH LATE MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 12.0 SAT 9 AM 12.1 12.0 11.9 11.8 11.8
$$
NDC009-212050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SAT JUL 20 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A GRADUAL DOWNWARD TREND.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.8 SAT 9 AM 12.7 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4
$$053
WGUS83 KBIS 211451
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
951 AM CDT SUN JUL 21 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.THE SOURIS RIVER CONTINUES ITS OVERALL DOWNWARD TREND AS RUNOFF
FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TENDS TO BE MODEST. A CONTINUED THREAT
OF THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TODAY...IS EXPECTED TO SLOW THE OBSERVED
DOWNWARD TREND IN WATER LEVELS ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER.
THE SOURIS RIVER IN THE TOWNER AREA IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO FALL. THE
RIVER LEVEL MAY FALL BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS WEEK OR EARLY
NEXT WEEKEND. THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING TO DRAIN OFF THE
COUNTRYSIDE SLOWS THE DECLINE IN THE DOWNSTREAM AREA FROM TOWNER THROUGH
WESTHOPE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-222051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SUN JUL 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.4 53.1 52.9 52.6 52.4
$$
NDC049-222051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SUN JUL 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A GRADUAL FALL TO A STAGE OF
11.5 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING.
* 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 MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.9 SUN 9 AM 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.6 11.8
$$
NDC009-222051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT SUN JUL 21 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A GRADUAL DECLINE OVER THE
UPCOMING WEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.7 SUN 9 AM 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.5 12.3
$$
HUBER859
WGUS83 KBIS 221607
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1106 AM CDT MON JUL 22 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. RECENT THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN HAVE BOOSTED
RUNOFF JUST ENOUGH TO WHERE A SLIGHT RISE AT MOST LOCATIONS IS
EXPECTED OVER THE COMING DAYS. IN THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS WHERE THE
RIVER IS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...THE RISE WILL GENERALLY BE LESS THAN
SIX INCHES. THE INCREASED STAGE IS LIKELY TO ONLY LAST A COUPLE
OF DAYS BEFORE THE RIVER AGAIN ESTABLISHES A STEADY...BUT SLOW FALL.
HOWEVER...MORE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY IS LIKELY OVER WESTERN AND
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THIS WEEK. THE EXACT LOCATION AND AMOUNTS FOR
THE HEAVIER RAINFALL ASSOCIATED WITH THESE THUNDERSTORMS REMAINS
UNCERTAIN. WHILE IT IS DIFFICULT TO FORECAST THE EFFECTS OF THESE
STORMS ON THE SOURIS RIVER...WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY ENOUGH RAINS CAPABLE
OF CREATING NEW FLOOD CONCERNS ALONG THE RIVER IS UNLIKELY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-232206-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT MON JUL 22 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 53.7
FEET THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.2 53.2 53.6 53.7 53.6
$$
NDC049-232205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT MON JUL 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.7 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.8 MON 10 AM 11.6 11.5 11.5 11.7 11.7
$$
NDC009-232205-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT MON JUL 22 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.8 MON 10 AM 12.7 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.2
$$
AJS695
WGUS83 KBIS 231633
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1133 AM CDT TUE JUL 23 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE LATEST ROUND OF THUNDERSTORMS PASSING OVER SOUTHERN
SASKATCHEWAN HAVE PRODUCED ENOUGH RUNOFF TO RAISE LAKE DARLING
ABOVE ITS DESIRED SUMMER LEVEL. THE RISE IN LAKE DARLING HAS
PROMPTED AN INCREASE IN ITS DISCHARGE. WHILE THESE HIGHER
RELEASES ARE BELOW THAT REQUIRED TO EXCEED FLOOD STAGE...THE
NET EFFECT WILL BE TO EXTEND THE FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO
WESTHOPE AREA.
LOCAL RUNOFF FROM RECENT THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE SOURIS RIVER
BASIN IN NORTH DAKOTA HAVE BOOSTED JUST ENOUGH TO WHERE A SLIGHT
RISE AT MOST LOCATIONS IS EXPECTED OVER THE COMING DAYS. IN THE
DOWNSTREAM AREAS WHERE THE RIVER IS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...THE RISE
WILL GENERALLY BE LESS THAN SIX INCHES. MORE THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY IS LIKELY OVER WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THIS
WEEK. THE EXACT LOCATION AND AMOUNTS FOR THE HEAVIER RAINFALL
ASSOCIATED WITH THESE THUNDERSTORMS REMAINS UNCERTAIN. WHILE IT
IS DIFFICULT TO FORECAST THE EFFECTS OF THESE STORMS ON THE SOURIS RIVER...WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY ENOUGH RAIN CAPABLE
OF CREATING NEW FLOOD CONCERNS ALONG THE RIVER IS UNLIKELY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-242233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT TUE JUL 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 53.3 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.7 TUE 9 AM 52.9 53.2 53.2 53.2 53.2
$$
NDC049-242233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT TUE JUL 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.7 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.6 TUE 10 AM 11.5 11.5 11.7 11.7 11.7
$$
NDC009-242233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT TUE JUL 23 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.7 TUE 10 AM 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.1
$$368
WGUS83 KBIS 241624
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1124 AM CDT WED JUL 24 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. RUNOFF INTO AND DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
ROUGHLY EQUAL EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS
THAT DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL REMAIN NEAR 650 CUBIC FEET
PER SECOND THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND IN ORDER TO BRING LAKE
DARLING BACK DOWN TO NORMAL SUMMER TIME LEVELS. WHILE THIS
HIGHER THAN NORMAL DISCHARGE DOES NOT CREATE PROBLEMS BY ITSELF...
IT WILL EXTEND THE FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA.
LOOKING AHEAD...THE FAIRLY ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN APPEARS TO
BE TRANSITIONING INTO A FAIRLY COOL...BUT DRY PATTERN WHICH
WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR LOWERING WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-252224-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT WED JUL 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 53.4 FEET BY
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.7 TUE 9 AM 53.2 53.1 53.1 53.3 53.4
$$
NDC049-252223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT WED JUL 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.6 FEET BY
FRIDAY EVENING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.4 WED 10 AM 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.6 11.6
$$
NDC009-252223-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT WED JUL 24 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.6 WED 10 AM 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.1 11.9
$$190
WGUS83 KBIS 251549
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1049 AM CDT THU JUL 25 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO AND DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
ROUGHLY EQUAL EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS
THAT DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL REMAIN NEAR 650 CUBIC FEET
PER SECOND THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND IN ORDER TO BRING LAKE
DARLING BACK DOWN TO NORMAL SUMMER TIME LEVELS. WHILE THIS
HIGHER THAN NORMAL DISCHARGE DOES NOT CREATE PROBLEMS BY ITSELF...
IT WILL EXTEND THE FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA.
LOOKING AHEAD...THE FAIRLY ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN APPEARS TO
BE TRANSITIONING INTO A FAIRLY COOL...BUT DRY PATTERN WHICH
WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR LOWERING WATER LEVELS ACROSS THE BASIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-262149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT THU JUL 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 53.4
FEET SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.0 53.1 53.3 53.4 53.4
$$
NDC049-262149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT THU JUL 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.5 FEET BY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.3 THU 10 AM 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.5 11.5
$$
NDC009-262149-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT THU JUL 25 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.4 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.5 THU 10 AM 12.4 12.2 12.1 11.9 11.8
$$
NH867
WGUS83 KBIS 261525
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1025 AM CDT FRI JUL 26 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO AND DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
ROUGHLY EQUAL EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS
THAT DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL REMAIN NEAR 650 CUBIC FEET
PER SECOND THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND IN ORDER TO BRING LAKE
DARLING BACK DOWN TO NORMAL SUMMER TIME LEVELS. WHILE THIS
HIGHER THAN NORMAL DISCHARGE DOES NOT CREATE PROBLEMS BY ITSELF...
IT WILL EXTEND THE FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA.
LOOKING AHEAD...EXPECT DRY WEATHER THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING WITH
A GOOD CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS RETURNING SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS. .
&&
NDC049-272125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 AM CDT FRI JUL 26 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 53.5
FEET MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND MEADOWS AFFECTED.
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M M 53.1 53.3 53.4 53.5 53.5
$$
NDC049-272125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 AM CDT FRI JUL 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.4 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE
THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.2 FRI 10 AM 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.4
$$
NDC009-272125-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 AM CDT FRI JUL 26 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.0 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.1 FRI 10 AM 12.0 11.9 11.8 11.7 11.5
$$052
WGUS83 KBIS 271444
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
944 AM CDT SAT JUL 27 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO AND DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
ROUGHLY EQUAL EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS
THAT DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL REMAIN NEAR 650 CUBIC FEET
PER SECOND THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND IN ORDER TO BRING LAKE
DARLING BACK DOWN TO NORMAL SUMMER TIME LEVELS. WHILE THIS
HIGHER THAN NORMAL DISCHARGE DOES NOT CREATE PROBLEMS BY ITSELF...
IT WILL EXTEND THE FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-282044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT SAT JUL 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 53.5
FEET MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M M 53.3 53.5 53.5 53.5 53.5
$$
NDC049-282044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT SAT JUL 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.3 FEET BY
MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. ADDITIONAL RISES
MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS CROSSING THE ROAD SEVERAL
HUNDRED FEET TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE. NO TOWNS OR MAJOR ROADS ARE
FLOODED.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.1 SAT 9 AM 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.3 11.3
$$
NDC009-282043-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT SAT JUL 27 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A SLOW FALL OVER THE
NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 12.0 SAT 9 AM 11.9 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.3
$$
TWH417
WGUS83 KBIS 281220
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
720 AM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO AND DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
ROUGHLY EQUAL EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS
THAT DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL REMAIN NEAR 650 CUBIC FEET
PER SECOND THROUGH THE WEEKEND IN ORDER TO BRING LAKE DARLING BACK
DOWN TO NORMAL SUMMER TIME LEVELS. WHILE THIS HIGHER THAN NORMAL
DISCHARGE DOES NOT CREATE PROBLEMS BY ITSELF...IT WILL EXTEND THE
FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-291820-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
720 AM CDT SUN JUL 28 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 53.6
FEET MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M M 53.5 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.5
$$
NDC049-291820-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
720 AM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.0 SUN 6 AM 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0
$$
NDC009-291820-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
720 AM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE
OF 11.2 FEET BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.9 SUN 7 AM 11.8 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.2
$$
KS323
WGUS83 KBIS 290147
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
847 PM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
.RUNOFF INTO AND DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING IS EXPECTED TO
ROUGHLY EQUAL EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS SUGGESTS
THAT DISCHARGE FROM LAKE DARLING WILL REMAIN NEAR 650 CUBIC FEET
PER SECOND THROUGH THE WEEKEND IN ORDER TO BRING LAKE DARLING BACK
DOWN TO NORMAL SUMMER TIME LEVELS. WHILE THIS HIGHER THAN NORMAL
DISCHARGE DOES NOT CREATE PROBLEMS BY ITSELF...IT WILL EXTEND THE
FLOOD SEASON IN THE TOWNER TO WESTHOPE AREA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-300147-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
847 PM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 53.6 FEET THROUGH
MIDWEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.5
$$
NDC049-300147-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130804T0600Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.130803T1800Z.NO/
847 PM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AUGUST 04.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY TOMORROW
MORNING. THEREAFTER THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR A STAGE OF 11.1 FEET
THROUGH MIDWEEK.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.0 SUN 8 PM 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.0
$$
NDC009-300147-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
847 PM CDT SUN JUL 28 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.6 FEET
BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.9 SUN 8 PM 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.1
$$
LTH696
WGUS83 KBIS 291547
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1047 AM CDT MON JUL 29 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REGION ARE LIKELY MONDAY AND TUESDAY. MOST
OF THIS NEW MOISTURE IS NOT LIKELY TO CREATE ENOUGH RUNOFF LOCALLY TO
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT THE RIVER LEVELS BELOW LAKE DARLING DAM. DISCHARGE
FROM LAKE DARLING WAS REDUCED YESTERDAY TO 200 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND AND
THE RESULTING LOWER FLOW WILL WORK THEIR WAY INTO THE DOWNSTREAM
AREAS THROUGH THE COMING WEEK. THE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AREAS OF TOWNER...
BANTRY AND WESTHOPE OF THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DRAIN.
WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL...A FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT TOWNER AND
WESTHOPE IS STILL NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-302147-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1047 AM CDT MON JUL 29 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 53.6
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 54.0 FEET...FLOOD PROBLEMS BEGIN, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND
MEADOWS AFFECTED. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.4 52.9
$$
NDC049-302146-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130803T0600Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.130802T1800Z.NO/
1047 AM CDT MON JUL 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.1 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER MAY FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY
EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.0 MON 9 AM 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.0 10.7
$$
NDC009-302146-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1047 AM CDT MON JUL 29 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.6 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.8 MON 9 AM 11.6 11.5 11.3 11.2 11.1
$$002
WGUS83 KBIS 301629
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1129 AM CDT TUE JUL 30 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE HEAVIER THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY TUESDAY IS EXPECTED TO TRACK
SOUTH OF THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. AS OF THIS MORNING...NO
SIGNIFICANT RUNOFF FROM THE RAINS ON MONDAY HAD BEEN REGISTERED
AT THE RIVER GAGES AND THIS SUGGESTS THE SOURIS RIVER WILL CONTINUE
TO SLOWLY FALL ALONG ITS PATH IN NORTH DAKOTA. THE LOWER DISCHARGE
OF 200 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND AND THE RESULTING LOWER FLOW WILL WORK
THEIR WAY INTO THE DOWNSTREAM AREAS THROUGH THE COMING WEEK. THE
ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AREAS OF TOWNER...BANTRY AND WESTHOPE OF THE SOURIS
RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL...
A FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT TOWNER AND WESTHOPE IS STILL UNLIKELY TO
OCCUR UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT WEEK. HOWEVER...BANTRY IS EXPECTED TO FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE THIS WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-312229-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130804T1800Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.130803T0600Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT TUE JUL 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.7 MON 1 PM 52.7 52.7 52.4 51.9 51.4
$$
NDC049-312229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130803T0600Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.130802T1800Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT TUE JUL 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.1 TUE 10 AM 11.1 11.1 11.0 10.7 9.8
$$
NDC009-312229-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT TUE JUL 30 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.7 FEET BY THIS
AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME WED THU FRI SAT SUN
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.7 TUE 11 AM 11.6 11.4 11.3 11.1 11.0
$$328
WGUS83 KBIS 311648
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1148 AM CDT WED JUL 31 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE RIVER FORECASTS CONTINUE TO REFLECT A LACK OF SIGNIFICANT RAIN
OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THE DOWNWARD TREND ALONG THE SOURIS RIVER
IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN BANTRY FALLING BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY.
TOWNER IS EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE NEXT WEEK WITH WESTHOPE
FOLLOWING SEVERAL DAYS AFTERWARD.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-012248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130804T1800Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.130803T0600Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT WED JUL 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 1:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 52.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 52.7 MON 1 PM 52.7 52.5 51.9 51.2 50.8
$$
NDC049-012248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130803T0600Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.130802T1800Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT WED JUL 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.1 WED 10 AM 11.1 11.0 10.7 9.7 8.7
$$
NDC009-012248-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1148 AM CDT WED JUL 31 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.5 FEET THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME THU FRI SAT SUN MON
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.5 WED 11 AM 11.4 11.2 11.1 11.0 10.9
$$
AJS033
WGUS83 KBIS 011633
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1133 AM CDT THU AUG 1 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...BANTRY...WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THERE HAS BEEN A GENERAL LACK OF SIGNIFICANT RAINS OVER THE
PAST FEW DAYS IN THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN. THIS DRY PATTERN IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL AT LEAST SATURDAY BEFORE AN INCREASED
CHANCE OF RAIN ENTERS THE AREA. THIS ENABLES THE SOURIS RIVER TO
CONTINUE ITS DOWNWARD TREND WHICH WILL SEE THE BANTRY SITE FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY. TOWNER WILL FOLLOW SOMETIME NEXT
WEEK WITH THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE FALLING BELOW FLOOD STAGE
ABOUT A WEEK AFTER TOWNER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-022233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130804T1800Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.130803T0600Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU AUG 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 52.5
FEET THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 52.4 51.8 51.2 50.8 50.5
$$
NDC049-022233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130803T0600Z/
/BANN8.3.ER.130412T2345Z.130611T1315Z.130802T1800Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU AUG 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR BANTRY.
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS AFFECT FARMLAND OR WOODED AREAS
IN REFUGE. DUE TO RELATIVE FLATNESS OF THE AREA WITHIN REACH OF THE
GAGE, A RATHER LARGE AREA BECOMES FLOODED. DAMAGE IS TO CROPS AND
FARM BUILDINGS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
BANTRY 11 11.1 THU 10 AM 11.0 10.7 9.8 8.8 8.2
$$
NDC009-022233-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT THU AUG 1 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.1 FEET
BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.2 THU 10 AM 11.1 11.0 10.9 10.8 10.8
$$
AJS343
WGUS83 KBIS 021845
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
145 PM CDT FRI AUG 2 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE AFFECTING BOTTINEAU COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER TOWNER AND WESTHOPE...
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
. THE SOURIS RIVER POINTS OF TOWNER AND WESTHOPE REMAIN ABOVE
FLOOD STAGE. THE FORECAST FOR THE TOWNER AREA IS TO FALL BELOW
FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER
WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND. HOWEVER...GIVEN THE LARGE
VOLUME OF WATER NEEDING TO DRAIN OFF THE COUNTRYSIDE IN THIS AREA...
IT MAY BE WELL INTO NEXT WEEK BEFORE THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE IS
NOTICEABLY DEWATERED.
UP IN THE WESTHOPE AREA...THE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER DRAINING FROM
THE TOWNER TO BANTRY AREA WILL KEEP WESTHOPE GAGE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
THROUGH THE COMING WEEK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-040045-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130804T1800Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.130803T0600Z.NO/
145 PM CDT FRI AUG 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 52.1
FEET THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 53.0 FEET...NO SIGNIFICANT FLOOD PROBLEMS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 51.8 51.2 50.9 50.9 50.9
$$
NDC009-040044-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.ER.130502T2300Z.130622T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
145 PM CDT FRI AUG 2 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR WESTHOPE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 1:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WILDLIFE AND REFUGE FLOODING ONLY.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SAT SUN MON TUE WED
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
WESTHOPE 10 11.0 FRI 1 PM 10.9 10.8 10.8 10.7 10.7
$$
AJS837
WGUS83 KBIS 031536
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1036 AM CDT SAT AUG 3 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN NORTH
DAKOTA...
SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER AFFECTING MCHENRY COUNTY
FOR THE SOURIS RIVER BASIN INCLUDING TOWNER...THE RIVER LEVEL HAS
FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO FALL.
. THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE COMING DAYS. THEREFORE...
THE FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER IS CANCELLED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER TOPS THE
ROADWAY. TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN. AVOID DRIVING ON FLOODED ROADS.
&&
NDC049-031606-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130804T1800Z/
/TOWN8.3.ER.130408T1800Z.130611T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 AM CDT SAT AUG 3 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE SOURIS RIVER NEAR TOWNER.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 52.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE TO FALL OVER THE COMING
DAYS.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME SUN MON TUE WED THU
SOURIS RIVER BASIN
TOWNER 52 M 51.2 50.9 50.9 50.9 50.7
$$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 8, 9:55 AM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 8, 9:55 AM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND 955 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 .UPDATE... ISSUED AT 944 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 UPGRADING TO WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW SOUTHWEST COUNTIES OF GOLDEN VALLEY...BILLINGS...STARK...DUNN...HETTINGER MCKENZIE...SLOPE. RADAR ANS SURFACE REPORTS SHOW BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL EXTEND ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST. MOST OF THE HEAVY SNOW WILL FALL THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN TO DIMINISH. UPDATE ISSUED AT 650 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 SURFACE OBSERVATIONS AT STANLEY...MINOT AIR FORCE BASE AND BELCOURT ARE INDICATING FREEZING RAIN. ALSO A REPORT OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET AT LANSFORD. FORECAST SOUNDINGS INDICATE THIS SHOULD BE A SHORT LIVED EVENT...WITH COLUMN CONTINUING TO COOL. THERE WAS ALSO RAIN LAST NIGHT THAT HAS NOW FROZEN TO SURFACES. WILL ISSUE A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY TO COVER THE ICY CONDITIONS THROUGH THE MORNING COMMUTE. WILL GO THROUGH NOON AND LET THE DAY SHIFT CANCEL IF NEEDED. SNOW CONTINUES TO LIFT NORTH AND EAST THROUGH SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA. NO CHANGES TO THE SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW ADVISORY. && .SHORT TERM...(TODAY AND TONIGHT) ISSUED AT 408 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 THE MAIN FORECAST CHALLENGE FOR THE SHORT TERM PERIOD IS THE UPCOMING STORM SYSTEM SET TO IMPACT WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY AND INTO TONIGHT. ADDITIONALLY...WINTER WEATHER HEADLINES WILL NEED TO EVALUATED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT CHANGES ARE WARRANTED. THE 00Z MODEL GUIDANCE CONTINUES TO HAVE SOME DISAGREEMENT REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF QPF OVER THE IMPACTED AREA...INTRODUCING UNCERTAINTY INTO THE QPF AND TOTAL SNOWFALL FORECAST. THE 00Z NAM/GFS ARE SIMILAR IN THEIR SOLUTIONS PAINTING HEAVIER QPF AMOUNTS ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST AND PARTS OF THE CENTRAL... WHILE THE 00Z ECMWF/GEM ARE DRIER...KEEPING THE HEAVIEST QPF AMOUNTS FURTHER SOUTH OVER SOUTH DAKOTA. IN REGARDS TO TIMING...ALL MENTIONED MODEL GUIDANCE HAS THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL OCCURRING BETWEEN 12Z AND 00Z TUESDAY. SNOWFALL INTENSITY WILL DECREASE FROM NORTH TO SOUTH AFTER 00Z...AS LIGHT SNOW ENDS AFTER 06Z TUESDAY. HOWEVER...ALONG THE ND/SD STATE BORDER...LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD...AS A SHARP PRECIPITATION GRADIENT SETS UP. THE 00Z NAM/GFS...12Z ECMWF...AND THE LATEST RAP RUN AGREE ON THE OVERALL THERMAL PROFILE. A COLD FRONT IS FORECAST TO DROP SOUTH OUT OF CANADA...WITH COLDER H850 TEMPERATURES OF -10 TO -14 C FORECAST TO MOVE OVER THE AREA. TEMPERATURES REMAIN FAIRLY WARM THIS MORNING...MOSTLY ABOVE FREEZING FOR LOCATIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST...WHERE PRECIPITATION WILL BE INITIALLY LIGHT RAIN. A QUICK TRANSITION TO SNOW WILL OCCUR BY DAYBREAK AS TEMPERATURES COOL QUICKLY ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST. AFTER WADING THROUGH THE 00Z MODEL GUIDANCE...HAVE DECIDED TO LEAN MORE TOWARDS THE ECMWF SOLUTION...AS IT HAS HAD MORE RUN TO RUN CONSISTENCY THAN THE NAM/GFS/GEM AS WELL AS HAVING SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE THIS PAST WINTER. GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF UNCERTAINTY THAT REMAINS AS THIS EVENT IS JUST GETTING UNDERWAY...HAVE DECIDED TO KEEP WINTER WEATHER HEADLINES AS IS. SERIOUS CONSIDERATION WAS GIVEN TO THE ISSUANCE OF A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW FOR GOLDEN VALLEY...BILLINGS...DUNN...STARK...AND SLOPE COUNTIES WHERE THE GREATEST SNOWFALL TOTALS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR. ALSO...CONSIDERATION WAS GIVEN TO EXPANDING THE CURRENT ADVISORY FURTHER EAST. HOWEVER...THE ISSUANCE OF A WARNING AND THE EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT ADVISORY DID NOT SEEM FEASIBLE GIVEN LOW CONFIDENCE AND HIGH UNCERTAINTY BEYOND THE CURRENT WINTER WEATHER HEADLINES. WILL ALLOW DAY SHIFT TO REEVALUATE AND CONSIDER THESE OPTIONS. .LONG TERM...(TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY) ISSUED AT 408 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 THE MAIN FORECAST PROBLEM EARLY IN THE EXTENDED PERIOD WILL BE PRECIPITATION CHANCES ALONG THE NORTHERN PERIPHERY OF THE LARGE SYSTEM OVER THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS...IN ADDITION TO TEMPERATURES UNDER COLD HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH OF THE SYSTEM. A PROGRESSIVE WEST TO NORTHWEST UPPER FLOW WILL DEVELOP BY LATE IN THE WORK WEEK AND THROUGH THE WEEKEND BRINGING PERIODIC CHANCES OF MIXED PRECIPITATION. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY SHOULD BE QUIET ACROSS ALL BUT THE FAR SOUTH. COLD SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE OVER SOUTHERN CANADA INTO THE NORTH DAKOTA SHOULD KEEP THE NORTH DRY. DETERMINISTIC MODELS KEEP THE NORTHERN EDGE OF THE STRONG SYSTEM NEAR THE SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER. THE GEM/ECMWF KEEP SOME LIGHT QPF ALONG THE SOUTHERN TIER COUNTIES WHILE THE GFS KEEPS PRECIPITATION SOUTH OF THE STATE. LOWERED TEMPERATURES A BIT FROM PREVIOUS FORECAST...WITH LESS SKY COVER...COLDER MID LEVEL TEMPERATURES AND REMAINING SNOWPACK...THE FAR NORTHERN COUNTIES SHOULD SEE SOME LOWER TEENS AND SINGLE DIGITS FOR OVERNIGHT LOWS. FAVOR A EC/GEM SOLUTION AS FAR AS PRECIPITATION ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...THUS WILL KEEP POPS ALONG THE SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER THROUGH THE PERIOD. AT THIS TIME...WILL NOT BRING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF QPF TO THE SOUTH...HOWEVER...THERE IS A VERY SHARP CUTOFF ON THE NORTHERN EDGE OF THE DEFORMATION ZONE. A NORTHWARD SHIFT OF ONLY A FEW MILES WOULD BRING ACCUMULATING SNOWS INTO THE SOUTHERN TIER COUNTIES. WILL DEFINITELY NEED TO MONITOR THIS OVER THE NEXT FEW MODEL RUNS. THE ECMWF...WHICH HAS BEEN THE MOST CONSISTENT OF THE DETERMINISTIC MODELS WITH THIS SYSTEM...HAS NOW SWITCHED THINGS UP BY KEEPING THE UPPER LEVEL SYSTEM FARTHER NORTH ON THURSDAY...DUE TO STRONGER DOWNSTREAM BLOCKING. THIS WOULD KEEP A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW OVER THE SOUTHEAST CWA. FOR NOW WILL STICK WITH A BLEND OF MODELS WITH PERSISTENCE...WHICH KEEPS THE SOUTHEAST DRY AND SEE IF THIS WAS JUST AN ANOMALY FROM THE 00 UTC MONDAY ECMWF RUN. THIS CHANGE IN THE ECMWF ALSO AFFECTS THE LATTER PORTIONS OF THE EXTENDED PERIOD. THE SLOWER SOLUTION RESULTS IN UPSTREAM RIDGING AND THE PROGRESSIVE FLOW OFF THE PACIFIC IS SHUNTED NORTH...YIELDING A MAINLY DRY FORECAST LATE IN THE WORK WEEK AND INTO THE WEEKEND. THIS FINALLY BREAKS DOWN BY LATE SATURDAY AND A SYSTEM EMANATING FROM THE PACIFIC MOVES INTO THE AREA SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY. THE GFS/GEM BRING THE PROGRESSIVE FLOW INTO THE AREA EARLIER. THE SYSTEM FORECAST TO MOVE INTO THE CWA ON THURSDAY FROM PREVIOUS RUNS IS WEAKER...AND HAVE TONED DOWN POPS A BIT FROM PREVIOUS FORECAST. THE NEXT SYSTEM ENTERS A GOOD 12-18 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ECMWF. EITHER SOLUTION WOULD BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF MIXED PRECIPITATION WITH SNOW NORTH...RAIN SOUTH...AND A MIX IN THE MIDDLE. TEMPERATURES DO MODERATE LATER IN THE PERIOD...FROM HIGHS IN THE 20S AND 30S ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...TO THE 30S AND 40S THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. WHICH WILL STILL BE BELOW NORMAL FOR MID APRIL. && .AVIATION...(FOR THE 12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY MORNING) ISSUED AT 944 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 MULTIPLE AVIATION HAZARDS AGAIN FOR THE 12 UTC TAF PERIOD. WIDESPREAD LOW IFR TO IFR CONDITIONS ACROSS WEST AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW KDIK. LIGHT SNOW KISN-KMOT- KDIK-KJMS. SHOULD SEE IMPROVING CONDITIONS MONDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING FOR ALL BUT KJMS-KDIK AND POSSIBLY KBIS WHICH MAY REMAIN IFR. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ TUESDAY FOR NDZ009-019-020-034-042>044. WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ TUESDAY FOR NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041. FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR NDZ003>005- 010>013. && UPDATE...WAA SHORT TERM...LTH LONG TERM...TWH AVIATION...WAA
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 8, 10:47 AM CDT, 25 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND 1047 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 NDZ003-004-011-012-091600- RENVILLE-BOTTINEAU-WARD-MCHENRY- 1047 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT FLOOD 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. PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW ARE EXPECTED TODAY. SOME LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW THURSDAY...THEN AGAIN SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ001-002-005-010-013-021>023-025-035>037-091600- DIVIDE-BURKE-ROLETTE-MOUNTRAIL-PIERCE-MCLEAN-SHERIDAN-WELLS- FOSTER-BURLEIGH-KIDDER-STUTSMAN- 1047 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA...SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT LIGHT FREEZING RAIN OR DRIZZLE WILL END MONDAY MORNING NORTH OF HIGHWAY 2. SNOW WILL SPREAD WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ009-019-020-034-091600- WILLIAMS-MERCER-OLIVER-MORTON- 1047 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST AND PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...WEST OF THE MISSOURI RIVER. FOR DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW THURSDAY...THEN AGAIN SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT PRECIPITATION TYPE AND ANY ASSOCIATED HAZARDS SUCH AS SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. NDZ042>044-091600- GRANT-BOWMAN-ADAMS- 947 AM MDT MON APR 8 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST AND PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA...WEST OF THE MISSOURI RIVER. FOR DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF A PROLONGED PERIOD OF LIGHT SNOW TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE...WITH THE HIGHER AMOUNTS EXPECTED ALONG THE SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER AND POINTS SOUTH. THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW THURSDAY...THEN AGAIN SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT PRECIPITATION TYPE AND ANY ASSOCIATED HAZARDS SUCH AS SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. NDZ045>048-050-051-091600- SIOUX-EMMONS-LOGAN-LA MOURE-MCINTOSH-DICKEY- 1047 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT LIGHT SNOW WILL SPREAD WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE AREA TODAY. SOME LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF A PROLONGED PERIOD OF LIGHT SNOW TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE...WITH THE HIGHER AMOUNTS EXPECTED ALONG THE SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER AND POINTS SOUTH. THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW THURSDAY...THEN AGAIN SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-091600- MCKENZIE-DUNN-GOLDEN VALLEY-BILLINGS-STARK-SLOPE-HETTINGER- 1047 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 /947 AM MDT MON APR 8 2013/ THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. FOR DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF A PROLONGED PERIOD OF LIGHT SNOW TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE...WITH THE HIGHER AMOUNTS EXPECTED ALONG THE SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER AND POINTS SOUTH. THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW THURSDAY...THEN AGAIN SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT PRECIPITATION TYPE AND ANY ASSOCIATED HAZARDS SUCH AS SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. WAA
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 8, 9:18 AM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND 918 AM CDT MON APR 8 2013 NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-081630- GOLDEN VALLEY-BILLINGS-STARK-SLOPE-HETTINGER-BOWMAN-ADAMS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BEACH...MEDORA...DICKINSON...MARMARTH... MOTT...BOWMAN...HETTINGER 818 AM MDT MON APR 8 2013 ...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA THIS MORNING.. HEAVY SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITIES TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE WILL CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA THIS MORNING. LOCATIONS SUCH AS BEACH...BOWMAN...MEDORA...DICKINSON...AMIDON...MOTT AND HETTINGER ARE EXPECTED TO RECEIVE THREE TO FOUR INCHES OF SNOW THIS MORNING. SNOWFALL INTENSITIES WILL DECREASE AFTER NOON MDT ACROSS SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA...WITH AN ADDITIONAL ONE TO TWO INCHES POSSIBLE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. USE CAUTION IF TRAVELING ACROSS SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA AS ROADS WILL LIKELY BECOME SNOW COVERED. AVOID THE USE OF CRUISE CONTROL DURING WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS. AYD
Local storm report, Apr 8, 10:33 AM CDT, 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1033 AM CDT MON APR 08 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1032 AM SNOW BOWMAN 46.18N 103.39W
04/08/2013 E2.5 INCH BOWMAN ND CO-OP OBSERVER
2 TO 3 INCHES OF WET SNOW THUS FAR.
&&
AYDLocal storm report, Apr 8, 10:49 AM CDT, 23 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1049 AM CDT MON APR 08 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1048 AM HEAVY SNOW BEACH 46.92N 104.00W
04/08/2013 M8.5 INCH GOLDEN VALLEY ND EMERGENCY MNGR
STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL THUS FAR. MEASURED BY GOLDEN
VALLEY CO EMERGENCY MANAGER.
&&
AYDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 6:31 AM CDT | Freezing Rain Advisory | BIS | Bottineau, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette | 5 hr |
| Apr 8, 10:11 AM CDT | Winter Storm Warning | BIS | Billings, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, McKenzie, Slope and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 8, 11:12 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BIS | McHenry | 116 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.