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River Flood Warning 1, NWS Bismarck, ND

March 25, 2015Ward County, North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this river flood warning at Mar 25, 2015, 12:07 PM CDT for Ward County, North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 25, 2015, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2015, 12:07 PM CDT (17:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2015, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2015, 3:07 PM CDT
In force
30 days
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Ward County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The river

Written for the forecast point Souris River near Foxholm (FOXN8). The gauge peaked at 13.22 ft at Apr 19, 2015, 6:00 PM CDT.

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Action stage
1572 ft
Minor stage
1573 ft
Moderate stage
1576 ft
Major stage
1578 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05116000, 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.

205 
WGUS43 KBIS 251707
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1207 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

...The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in North Dakota... 

  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

.Lake Darling outflows are increasing to match increased outflows from
Canadian reservoirs upstream. These releases are expected to push the river
level at Foxholm above flood stage this afternoon, and to a level of 12.2 feet
by early next week. At a level of 12 feet, rural flooding begins in the 
Foxholm area. People along the Souris, downstream of Foxholm can expect
minor rises over the next several days. At these release levels little
impact is expected. However, additional increases from Lake Darling may be  
needed in the future. 


NDC101-261707-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0001.150325T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.ER.150325T2200Z.150331T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1207 PM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Souris River near Foxholm
* From late this afternoon until further notice
* At 10AM Wednesday the stage was...9.4 feet
* Minor flooding is forecast
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 12.2 feet by Monday evening. additional 
  rises are 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  9.4 Wed 10 AM  10.7   10.7   10.7   10.7   11.5


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      


$$
22 follow-up statements
741 
WGUS83 KBIS 261628
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1128 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring and is expected to continue.

.Lake Darling outflows are increasing to match increased outflows from
Canadian reservoirs upstream. These releases have now pushed the river 
level at Foxholm above flood stage. The river level is expected to rise 
to near 11 feet by Saturday, and to around 12 feet by next Tuesday, 
March 31st. At a level of 12 feet, rural flooding begins in the Foxholm 
area. People along the Souris, downstream of Foxholm can expect minor 
rises over the next several days. At these release levels little impact
is expected. However, additional increases from Lake Darling may be
needed in the future.

PRECAUTIONARY/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.

&&

NDC101-272228-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.ER.150326T0430Z.150401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1128 AM CDT THU MAR 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM 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 12.0 feet by 
  Tuesday March 31st. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* 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 10 AM  10.1   10.7   10.7   10.9   11.8

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$
716 
WGUS83 KBIS 271452
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
952 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring and is expected to continue.

.Lake Darling outflows are increasing to match increased outflows from
Canadian reservoirs upstream. These releases have now pushed the river 
level at Foxholm above flood stage. The river level is expected to rise 
to near 12.2 feet by Saturday, and remain near that level through
the middle of next week. At a level of 12 feet, rural flooding begins in 
the Foxholm area. People along the Souris, downstream of Foxholm, can expect
minor rises over the next several days. At these release levels little impact
is expected. However, additional increases from Lake Darling may be
needed in the future.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown.

&&

NDC101-282052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.ER.150326T0430Z.150328T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT FRI MAR 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.2 feet by 
  Saturday morning. 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 11.5 Fri 9 AM   12.2   12.2   12.2   12.2   12.2

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$
910 
WGUS83 KBIS 281443
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
0945 CDT MARCH 28, 2015 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...

  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring and is expected to continue.

.Lake Darling outflows are increasing to match increased outflows from
Canadian reservoirs upstream. These releases have now pushed the river 
level at Foxholm into minor flood stage. The river level is expected to 
rise to near 12.2 feet by Thursday morning and remain near that level 
through the first week of April. At a level of 12 feet, rural flooding 
begins in the Foxholm area. People along the Souris, downstream of Foxholm, 
can expect minor rises over the next several days. At these release levels 
little impact is expected. However, additional increases from Lake Darling 
may be needed in the future.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

&&

NDC101-292043-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150402T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 AM CDT SAT MAR 28 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 9:15 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 rising to near 12.2 feet by 
  Thursday morning. 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 11.8 Sat 9 AM   11.9   12.0   12.0   12.1   12.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$
856 
WGUS83 KBIS 291452
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
952 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...

  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring and is expected to continue.

.Lake Darling outflows are increasing to match increased outflows from
Canadian reservoirs upstream. These releases have pushed the river 
level at Foxholm into minor flood stage. The river level is expected to 
peak near 12.2 feet and remain near that level through the first week of 
April. At a level of 12 feet, rural flooding begins in the Foxholm area. 
People along the Souris, downstream of Foxholm,can expect minor rises over 
the next several days. At these release levels little impact is expected. 
However, additional increases from Lake Darling may be needed in the 
future.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown.

&&

NDC101-302052-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
952 AM CDT SUN MAR 29 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and expected to continue.
* Forecast...The river level will continue rising to near 12.2 feet by 
  Thursday. Additional rises may be possible 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 12.0 Sun 9 AM   12.0   12.1   12.1   12.2   12.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$
139 
WGUS83 KBIS 301750
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1250 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2015

...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 flooding is occurring or forecast and is expected to continue.

.Lake Darling outflow has increased to match increased outflows from
Canadian reservoirs upstream. These releases have caused rises on the 
river downstream and minor flooding is occurring or forecast at Foxholm,
Towner, and Bantry. At these river levels only minor impacts to 
agriculture interests are felt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Turn around...Don't 
drown.

&&

NDC101-312350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 12 feet.
* 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 12.0 Mon 12 PM  12.1   12.1   12.2   12.2   12.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-312350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.150404T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 53.5 
  feet Saturday.
* 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           52.5   52.9   53.2   53.4   53.5


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-312350-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150330T1800Z.150404T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1250 PM CDT MON MAR 30 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Monday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...to remain near 11 feet.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters affect farmland and 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 12 PM  11.0   11.0   11.1   11.1   11.2


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

MM/AJS
376 
WGUS83 KBIS 311653
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1153 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2015

...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 flooding is occurring or forecast and is expected to continue.

.Increased outflow from Lake Darling to match the releases from
Canadian reservoirs continues to cause a rise on the Souris river 
through North Dakota. Minor flooding is occurring or forecast 
at Foxholm,Towner, and Bantry. At these river levels only minor impacts 
to agriculture interests are felt and no community is at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into flooded areas. Turn around...Don't 
drown.

&&

NDC101-012253-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1153 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2015

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 is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by 
  Sunday evening. 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 12.1 Tue 11 AM  12.1   12.2   12.2   12.2   12.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      


$$

NDC049-012252-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.000000T0000Z.150405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1153 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2015

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.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 53.4 
  feet Saturday evening.
* 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   M             52.7   52.9   53.2   53.3   53.4


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      


$$

NDC049-012252-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1200Z.150404T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1153 AM CDT TUE MAR 31 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Remain near flood stage.
* 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 10.9 Tue 11 AM  11.0   11.1   11.1   11.1   11.2



LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      


$$
512 
WGUS83 KBIS 011631
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1131 AM CDT WED APR 1 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Increased outflow from Lake Darling to match the releases from
Canadian reservoirs continues to cause a rise on the Souris river 
through North Dakota. Minor flooding is occurring or forecast 
at Foxholm,Towner, and Bantry. At these river levels only minor impacts 
to agriculture interests are felt and no community is at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown.

&&

NDC101-022231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT WED APR 1 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 12.2 Wed 11 AM  12.2   12.2   12.2   12.2   12.3


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-022231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.150401T0600Z.150407T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT WED APR 1 2015

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 Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 53.0 feet...No significant flood problems.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52   M             52.9   53.1   53.2   53.3   53.3


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-022231-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150404T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1131 AM CDT WED APR 1 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Wednesday 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 11.2 feet by 
  Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be 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 (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.0 Wed 11 AM  11.1   11.1   11.2   11.2   11.2


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$
918 
WGUS83 KBIS 021558
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1058 AM CDT THU APR 2 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Increased outflow from Lake Darling to match the releases from
Canadian reservoirs continues to cause a rise on the Souris river 
through North Dakota. Minor flooding is occurring at Foxholm,
Towner, and Bantry. At these river levels only minor impacts 
to agriculture interests are felt and no community is at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not go into flooded areas. Turn around...
Don't drown.

&&

NDC101-032158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT THU APR 2 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river level will remain near 12 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 12.2 Thu 10 AM  12.2   12.2   12.3   12.3   12.3


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

NDC049-032158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.150401T0600Z.150406T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT THU APR 2 2015

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 reach 53.3 feet 
  Monday.
* 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   53.2   53.3   53.3


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      

$$

NDC049-032158-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150408T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT THU APR 2 2015

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Bantry.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river level will reach 11.6 feet Tuesday evening.
  Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters affect farmland and 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  11.3   11.3   11.4   11.5   11.5


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      


$$
708 
WGUS83 KBIS 031649
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1149 AM CDT FRI APR 3 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Outflow from Lake Darling and the upstream reservoirs in Canada 
are expected to remain constant through early next next week as only 
minor amounts of precipitation are expected over the coming days. 

The forecast point of the Souris River near Foxholm will remain near 
current water levels. However, the Souris River near Towner and 
Bantry are likely to continue slowly rising as water levels are not 
yet those expected with current releases out of Lake Darling dam.

Impacts remain restricted to inundation of agricultural land 
near the river with no communities at risk 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.

&&

NDC101-062049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150403T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1149 AM CDT FRI APR 3 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 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 12.3 Fri 11 AM  12.3   12.3   12.3   12.3   12.3


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-062049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.150401T0600Z.150403T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1149 AM CDT FRI APR 3 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Friday the stage was 53.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 53.1 feet 
  by tomorrow 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 53.7 Fri 9 AM   53.8   53.8   53.9   53.9   53.9


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-062049-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1149 AM CDT FRI APR 3 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Friday 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 11.7 feet by 
  early Friday 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   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.3 Fri 11 AM  11.3   11.4   11.5   11.5   11.5

LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$
ajs
706 
WGUS83 KBIS 061553
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1052 AM CDT MON APR 6 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

. Outflow from Lake Darling and the upstream reservoirs in Canada 
are expected to remain constant through the week as only minor 
amounts of water equivalent in the form of snow and light rains 
are expected through Thursday. 

The forecast point of the Souris River near Foxholm will remain near 
current water levels while the Souris River near Towner, Bantry and 
Westhope will continue a slow rise as water levels are not 
yet those expected with current releases out of Lake Darling dam.

Impacts remain restricted to inundation of agricultural land 
near the river with no communities at risk 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.

&&

NDC101-082152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150406T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON APR 6 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 12.4 feet.
* 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 12.4 Mon 10 AM  12.4   12.4   12.4   12.4   12.4

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-082152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.150401T0600Z.150403T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON APR 6 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 53.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 53.7 feet.
* 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 53.7 Sat 7 PM   53.6   53.6   53.6   53.6   53.6


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-082152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150407T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON APR 6 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Monday 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 11.6 feet by this
  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   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.6 Mon 10 AM  11.6   11.6   11.6   11.6   11.6


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-082152-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150411T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON APR 6 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 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 
  Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.3 Mon 10 AM  10.4   10.5   10.6   10.7   10.7


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
ajs
851 
WGUS83 KBIS 081703
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1203 PM CDT WED APR 8 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Minor flooding continues along the Souris River at rural locations 
below Lake Darling Dam. Not much change is expected immediately 
downstream of Lake Darling, but the lower portion of the Souris 
River in North Dakota, between Towner and Weshope will continue to 
see a slow, but steady rise over the coming days.

Impacts remain restricted to inundation of agricultural land 
near the river with no communities at risk 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.

&&

NDC101-102303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150413T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT WED APR 8 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by 
  Sunday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 12.4 Wed 11 AM  12.4   12.4   12.4   12.4   12.5


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-102303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.ER.150401T0600Z.150411T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT WED APR 8 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  4:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 53.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 53.8 feet by 
  early Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* 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 53.7 Tue 4 PM   53.7   53.7   53.8   53.8   53.8



LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-102303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150408T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT WED APR 8 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Wednesday 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 rising to near 11.7 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   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.7 Wed 11 AM  11.7   11.7   11.7   11.7   11.7


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-102303-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150414T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT WED APR 8 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.8 feet by 
  Monday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.4 Wed 11 AM  10.5   10.6   10.7   10.8   10.8


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
688 
WGUS83 KBIS 101644
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1144 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Minor flooding continues along the Souris River at rural locations 
below Lake Darling Dam. Not much change is expected the 
remainder of this weekend and into next week immediately 
downstream of Lake Darling. However, the lower portion of the Souris 
River in North Dakota, between Towner and Weshope, will continue to 
see a slow, but steady rise over the coming days.

Impacts remain restricted to inundation of agricultural land 
near the river with no communities at risk 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.

&&

NDC101-132244-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150410T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.8 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 12.7 Fri 10 AM  12.8   12.8   12.8   12.8   12.8


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      


$$

NDC049-132243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.DR.150401T0600Z.150414T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to 53.8 feet by early  
  Tuesday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Flood problems begin, agricultural land and 
  meadows affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52   M             53.7   53.7   53.7   53.8   53.8



LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-132243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday 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 rising to near 11.9 feet by 
  Wednesday 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 11.7 Fri 10 AM  11.8   11.8   11.8   11.8   11.8



LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-132243-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT FRI APR 10 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM 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 remain near 10.3 feet.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.3 Fri 11 AM  10.3   10.3   10.3   10.3   10.3



LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
149 
WGUS83 KBIS 131457
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
957 AM CDT MON APR 13 2015

...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 flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Minor flooding along the rural areas of the Souris River below Lake 
Darling Dam will continue well into the second half of April despite 
the otherwise dry weather pattern in place. Reservoirs above Alameda 
and Rafferty dams are nearly back to desired water levels. However, 
it will still take several days for eventually lower releases to work 
their way through North Dakota. 

Impacts remain restricted to inundation of agricultural land 
near the river with no communities at risk of flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded 
roads.


&&

NDC101-152057-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.150326T0430Z.150419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM CDT MON APR 13 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 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 12.9 feet by 
  Saturday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 12.8 Mon 9 AM   12.8   12.8   12.8   12.8   12.8


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-152057-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.DR.150401T0600Z.150411T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM CDT MON APR 13 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Saturday the stage was 53.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 53.8 feet.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52 53.8 Sat 3 PM   53.8   53.8   53.8   53.8   53.8


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-152057-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150415T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM CDT MON APR 13 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 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 continue rising to near 11.9 feet by 
  early Wednesday 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 11.8 Mon 9 AM   11.8   11.9   11.9   11.9   11.9


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-152057-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM CDT MON APR 13 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Monday 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 10.2 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.2 Mon 9 AM   10.2   10.2   10.2   10.2   10.2


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
ajs
161 
WGUS43 KBIS 132018
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
318 PM CDT MON APR 13 2015

...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the 
following rivers in North Dakota...

  Souris River near Foxholm AFFECTING Ward County
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring...With Moderate flooding forecast.

.An increase in the release rate from Lake Darling will be pushing 
the water level at the Souris River near Foxholm gage. The actual 
effects are still not believed to create any damages outside of 
inundation of agricultural lands.

NDC101-142018-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
318 PM CDT MON APR 13 2015

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Souris River near Foxholm
* Until further notice
* At 02PM Monday the stage was...12.8 feet
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet
* The river rose above flood stage  and will continue rising to near 
  13.2 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. Additional rises may be 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 12.8 Mon 2 PM   13.1   13.1   13.2   13.2   13.2



LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$
719 
WGUS83 KBIS 142026
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
326 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2015

...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.

.Nearly steady to rising water below Lake Darling Dam will keep the 
flood warning currently in place along the Souris River through at 
least the end of April. Near the end of April, releases from the 
upstream dams in Canada are expected to diminish with the lower 
water levels eventually working their way through North Dakota
during May.

Impacts remain limited to low lying agricultural land along the 
Souris River with no communities or structures currently at 
significant risk. However, this higher than normal water does 
reduce the region's tolerance for significant rain events. 


PRECAUTIONARY/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.

&&

NDC101-180026-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
326 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by 
  Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* 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 13.0 Tue 3 PM   13.1   13.2   13.2   13.2   13.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-180025-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.DR.150401T0600Z.150411T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
326 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Monday the stage was 53.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 53.8 feet.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52 53.8 Mon 3 PM   53.8   53.8   53.8   53.8   53.8


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-180025-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150416T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
326 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Tuesday 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 rising to near 11.9 feet by 
  early Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.8 Tue 3 PM   11.8   11.9   11.9   11.9   11.9


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-180025-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
326 PM CDT TUE APR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Tuesday 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 10.3 feet by Friday early afternoon. 
  additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10  9.8 Tue 3 PM   10.1   10.2   10.2   10.3   10.3


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
248 
WGUS83 KBIS 161517
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1017 AM CDT THU APR 16 2015

...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.

.Nearly steady to rising water below Lake Darling Dam will keep the 
flood warning currently in place along the Souris River through at 
least until the end of April. Near the end of April, releases from 
the upstream dams in Canada are expected to diminish with the lower 
water levels eventually working their way through North Dakota
during May.

Impacts remain limited to low lying agricultural land along the 
Souris River with no communities or structures currently at 
significant risk. However, this higher than normal water does 
reduce the region's tolerance for significant rain events. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

&&

NDC101-172117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150416T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT THU APR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 13.2 Thu 9 AM   13.2   13.2   13.2   13.2   13.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-172117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.1.DR.150401T0600Z.150415T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT THU APR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 53.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 53.8 feet.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52 53.9 Wed 9 AM   53.8   53.8   53.8   53.8   53.8
 

LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-172117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.1.DR.150401T1500Z.150417T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT THU APR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday 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 rising to near 11.9 feet by this
  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   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.9 Thu 9 AM   11.9   11.9   11.9   11.9   11.9


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-172117-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT THU APR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 10.1 feet by early Sunday morning. additional rises 
  are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.0 Thu 10 AM  10.0   10.0   10.1   10.1   10.1


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
442 
WGUS83 KBIS 171840
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
140 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2015

...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.

.High flow out of Canada will continue through the weekend and well 
into the fourth week of April. The net result of this is that the 
high water currently along the Souris River in North Dakota will 
see little change until near the end of April.  In the short term, 
no change is expected immediately downstream of Lake Darling.  
However, in the Towner to Westhope reach of the Souris River, a 
very slight rise is expected over the coming days. Impacts at 
expected water levels remain restricted to low-lying agricultural 
land with no cities at risk 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.



&&

NDC101-210040-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  1:15 PM Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by this
  evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 13.2 Fri 1 PM   13.2   13.2   13.2   13.2   13.1


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-210040-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.150401T0600Z.150423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2015

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 early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52   M    54.0   54.0   54.0   54.1   54.1



LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-210040-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.150401T1500Z.150423T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Friday 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 12.1 feet by 
  Thursday early 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 (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 11.9 Fri 1 PM   11.9   11.9   11.9   11.9   12.0


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-210040-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
140 PM CDT FRI APR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Friday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.1 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 10.0 feet.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.0 Fri 1 PM    9.9   10.0   10.0   10.0   10.0


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
393 
WGUS83 KBIS 201634
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1134 AM CDT MON APR 20 2015

...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 dry weather is starting to be felt in the flow along 
the upper Souris River in Canada. Runoff into both Rafferty and 
Alameda reservoirs continues to fall with Rafferty already having 
cut releases. This lower release from Rafferty Dam will result in 
less water flowing into North Dakota by the middle of the week. 
Accordingly, Lake Darling is on track to cut releases by late this 
week. The lower flow out of Lake Darling will gradually make its 
way downstream, but it will still be many days before significant 
relief is felt in the Towner area, and at least a couple of weeks 
before significantly lower water is noticed in the Bantry to 
Westhope reach of the Souris River. 

High water and its impacts remain restricted to largely agricultural
lands nearest the Souris River.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-230034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150420T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1134 AM CDT MON APR 20 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 13.2 Mon 10 AM  13.2   13.2   13.2   13.2   12.6

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-230034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.150401T0600Z.150425T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1134 AM CDT MON APR 20 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Saturday 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 54.2 feet by 
  Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52 54.0 Sat 3 PM   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.2


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-230034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.150401T1500Z.150423T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1134 AM CDT MON APR 20 2015

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 will continue rising to near 12.1 feet by 
  Thursday 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   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 12.0 Mon 10 AM  12.0   12.0   12.0   12.1   12.1


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-230034-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1134 AM CDT MON APR 20 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Monday 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 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10 10.1 Mon 10 AM  10.1   10.1   10.1   10.1   10.1


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
965 
WGUS83 KBIS 221722
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1222 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

...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.

.Lower flows out of Canada are already being seen in the Souris 
River above Lake Darling. This lower water coming out of Canada 
will allow Lake Darling Dam to begin lowering its releases on 
Friday. Alameda Dam in Saskatchewan will also be lowering its 
releases later this week. This suggests Lake Darling will be 
lowering its releases to near normal summer time levels by 
late next week.

Farther downstream of Lake Darling, high water should be expected 
in the Towner area for another couple of weeks with Bantry and 
Westhope to fall below flood stage sometime around the middle of 
May.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


&&

NDC101-252122-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150422T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 13.1 feet 
  by tomorrow morning.
* 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 13.1 Wed 11 AM  13.1   13.1   12.4   11.5   10.9


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-252121-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.150401T0600Z.150421T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  4:00 PM Tuesday 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 remain near 54.1 feet.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52 54.1 Tue 4 PM   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.1


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-252121-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.150401T1500Z.150425T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Wednesday 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 continue rising to near 12.1 feet by 
  Saturday 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 (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 12.0 Wed 12 PM  12.0   12.0   12.1   12.1   12.1


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-252121-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage after 
  midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10  9.7 Wed 12 PM  10.0   10.0   10.0   10.0   10.0


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
118 
WGUS83 KBIS 230218
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
918 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

...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.

.Lower flows out of Canada are already being seen in the Souris 
River above Lake Darling. This lower water coming out of Canada 
has allowed Lake Darling Dam to begin lowering its releases  
Wednesday evening. Alameda Dam in Saskatchewan will also be
lowering its releases later this week. This suggests Lake Darling
will be lowering its releases to near normal summer time levels by 
late next week.

Farther downstream of Lake Darling, high water should be expected 
in the Towner area for another couple of weeks with Bantry and 
Westhope to fall below flood stage sometime around the middle of 
May.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

&&

NDC101-240218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150422T0715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain around 12.5 feet. 
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...West bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10 12.5 Wed 8 PM   12.5   12.5   12.5   12.5   12.5


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      


$$

NDC049-240218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.150401T0600Z.150421T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  4:00 PM Tuesday 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 remain near 54.1 feet.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. 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 54.1 Tue 4 PM   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.1


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      


$$

NDC049-240218-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.150401T1500Z.150425T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday 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 continue rising to near 12.1 feet by 
  Saturday morning then remain steady.
* 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 12.0 Wed 8 PM   12.0   12.0   12.1   12.1   12.1


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      


$$

NDC009-230318-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-150423T0218Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 PM CDT WED APR 22 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...Continue near minor flood stage through this weekend 
  then rise above minor flood stage by Wednesday April 29. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10  9.8 Wed 8 PM    9.8    9.8    9.9    9.9    9.9


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
619 
WGUS83 KBIS 231732
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1232 PM CDT THU APR 23 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau 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 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Westhope...Minor to Moderate flooding is occurring and is expected to 
continue.

. High water from the spring snow melt runoff in Canada is receding 
quicker than expected due to the lack of spring rains. Lake Darling 
and Alameda are both ahead of schedule with respect to lowering of 
flow out of the reservoirs. At this rate, the Souris River near 
Foxholm is likely to fall below flood stage by early next week. 
Similarly, the Souris River near Towner and Bantry will fall below 
flood stage several days later without any significant rains to 
provide local 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.



&&

NDC101-242332-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150429T0300Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150422T0715Z.150428T1500Z.NO/
1232 PM CDT THU APR 23 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until Tuesday evening.
* 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 continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Tuesday morning.
* 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 11.9 Thu 11 AM  10.8   10.6   10.5   10.4    9.9


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-242331-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.150401T0600Z.150421T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1232 PM CDT THU APR 23 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  4:00 PM Tuesday 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 remain near 54.1 feet.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet...Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin, 
  agricultural land and meadows affected. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Towner       52 54.1 Tue 4 PM   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.1   54.0


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-242331-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.150401T1500Z.150427T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1232 PM CDT THU APR 23 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday 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 continue rising to near 12.1 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 (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       11 12.0 Thu 11 AM  12.0   12.0   12.0   12.1   12.0


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-242331-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-150426T1200Z/
/WSTN8.1.DR.150405T0030Z.150410T0415Z.150426T0000Z.NO/
1232 PM CDT THU APR 23 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until Sunday morning.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Water is almost valley-wide, but the area 
  flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     10  9.6 Thu 11 AM   9.9   10.0    9.9    9.9    9.9


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$
761 
WGUS83 KBIS 242007
FLSBIS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
307 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2015

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Souris River near Foxholm AFFECTING Ward County
  
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...No flooding is 
occurring or expected.

. Releases from Lake Darling have decreased enough for the Souris River 
near Foxholm to fall below flood stage.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid driving on flooded roads.

&&

NDC101-242037-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150429T0300Z/
/FOXN8.2.DR.150326T0430Z.150422T0715Z.150424T1834Z.NO/
307 PM CDT FRI APR 24 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* At 2:15 PM Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.4 feet by Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...East bank begins to overflow.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      10  9.9 Fri 2 PM    9.2    9.2    9.2    9.2    9.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

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 Mar 25, 9:44 AM CDT, 2 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 25, 9:44 AM CDT, 2 hours 23 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
944 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

.UPDATE...
ISSUED AT 944 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

HIGH PRESSURE OVER EASTERN MONTANA WILL MOVE SOUTHEAST INTO THE
WESTERN DAKOTAS TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE CONTINUES TO TRACK EAST
ACROSS THE NORTHERN GREAT LAKES. STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN
THESE TO SYSTEMS WILL PRODUCE WINDY CONDITIONS OVER EASTERN
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THIS MORNING...WITH WINDS SLOWLY
DIMINISHING IN THE AFTERNOON. EXCEPT FOR A SMALL BREAK ACROSS THE
NORTH CENTRAL...CLOUDY SKIES CONTINUE. DO EXPECT A SLOW CLEARING
TREND BY AFTERNOON WITH CEILINGS LIFTING. MADE A FEW ADJUSTMENTS
TO SKY COVER BASED ON LATEST SATELLITE...OTHERWISE NO UPDATES
OTHER THAN POPULATING LATEST SENSIBLE WEATHER ELEMENTS.

UPDATE ISSUED AT 637 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

RADAR AND SURFACE REPORTS SHOW THE SNOW HAS MOVED EAST OF THE
FORECAST AREA. SATELLITE LOOPS CONFIRM LOW LEVEL SUBSIDENCE
ERODING CLOUDS ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN. THE NORTH CENTRAL SHOULD SEE
SOME DECREASE IN CLOUDS DURING THE MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS
CONTINUE THROUGH EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY.
ISALLOBARIC TRENDS SHOULD CARRY THE PRESSURE SURGE EAST OF THE
REGION LATE THIS MORNING. THAT WILL ALLOW WINDS TO BEGIN BACKING
OFF AROUND NOON. CURRENT FORECAST LOOKS GOOD.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(TODAY AND TONIGHT)

ISSUED AT 333 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHORT TERM PERIOD WILL BE STRONG WINDS
THIS MORNING ACROSS MY EAST AND COOLER TEMPERATURES.

CURRENTLY...UPPER LEVEL TROUGH AND ASSOCIATED SURFACE LOW PRESSURE
PUSHING OFF TO OUR EAST INTO THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY EARLY
THIS MORNING. WRAP AROUND/TROWAL INDUCED SNOW ALL BUT OVER ACROSS
MY FAR EASTERN COUNTIES AS FORCING DIMINISHES ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA. PRESSURE RISES IN THE LOW'S WAKE AND AHEAD OF A WEAK SURFACE
HIGH BUILDING INTO EASTERN MONTANA CONTINUE TO RESULT IN GUSTY
NORTHWEST WINDS ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE
STATE...WITH THE STRONGER MAGNITUDES AND GUSTS CENTRAL DEVELOPING
EAST.

NAM/GFS BUFKIT ANALYSIS PUTS THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR ADVISORY
LEVEL WIND SPEEDS ACROSS MY FAR EAST...ESPECIALLY THE JAMES RIVER
VALLEY WHERE 40-45 KTS WILL INTRUDE INTO THE MIXED LAYER THIS
MORNING. GUST POTENTIAL TAPERS OFF AT AROUND 18Z AND THEREAFTER.
THUS OPTED TO HOIST A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY
DURING THE AM HOURS...NOW THROUGH 18Z.

RATHER CHILLY TODAY AS WE REMAIN UNDER A NORTHWEST FLOW...WITH
HIGHS IN THE 30S. WE WILL NOT SEE RETURN FLOW UNTIL TONIGHT
WEST...AND NOT UNTIL FRIDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT ELSEWHERE. LINGERING
STRATUS THIS MORNING SHOULD PARTIALLY CLEAR LATER THIS MORNING AND
AFTERNOON. ALREADY SEEING MORE SCT-BKN AREAS ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL
CANADA MOVING OUR WAY. FRONTAL BOUNDARY MIGRATES EAST TO ALONG THE
ND/MT BORDER TONIGHT. EMBEDDED MID LEVEL WAVE WILL RIDE OVER THIS
FEATURE AND TRIGGER LIGHT SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH
DAKOTA WITH THE BEST CHANCE SOUTHWEST.

.LONG TERM...(THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY)
ISSUED AT 333 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

THE EXTENDED PERIOD WILL REFLECT THE WARMING TREND BROUGHT TO US
BY THE H500 RIDGE ACROSS THE WEST NOW MOVING INLAND. THIS WILL
BRING A MORE PROGRESSIVE FLOW OFF THE PACIFIC AND RETURN MUCH
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES TO THE REGION...ESPECIALLY BY SATURDAY.
FIRST...THURSDAY WILL BE INFLUENCED BY HIGH PRESSURE WHICH WILL
BRING DECREASING CLOUDS ACROSS THE EAST WITH PARTLY TO MOSTLY
CLOUDY SKIES WEST (WHERE A BAROCLINIC ZONE REMAINS IN THE FORM OF
A WARM FRONTAL BOUNDARY). THIS WARM FRONT WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS
THE STATE FRIDAY BRINGING A CHANCE FOR SNOW...MAINLY CENTRAL AND
EAST. ALREADY HIGHS WILL WARM TO NEAR 60 WEST FRIDAY AFTERNOON. BY
SATURDAY THE WARM AIR WILL BE IN PLACE ACROSS THE STATE. HIGHS
NEAR 70 ARE EXPECTED SOUTHWEST ON SATURDAY WITH WIDESPREAD 60S
CENTRAL. THE NORTH CENTRAL WILL SEE HIGHS IN THE 50S. THIS WILL BE
FOLLOWED BY A COLD FRONT SUNDAY WHICH WILL HAVE SOME BUT LIMITED
MOISTURE. SCATTERED RAIN IS EXPECTED SUNDAY MORNING. COOLER
TEMPERATURES ON SUNDAY...BUT STILL IN THE 50S. A RETURN TO MILDER
WEATHER IS FORECAST FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY AS A RIDGE AGAIN POPS
UP ACROSS THE WESTERN US THAT WILL MOVE INTO THE CENTRAL SECTIONS
OF THE COUNTRY.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY MORNING)
ISSUED AT 944 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

WIDESPREAD MVFR STRATUS WILL IMPACT ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH AT LEAST MID TO LATE MORNING WEDNESDAY.
PARTIAL CLEARING NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL 12-15Z SHOULD SEE
CONDITIONS TREND VFR FOR KISN-KMOT. VFR DEVELOPING ELSEWHERE
THEREAFTER. STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 KTS WILL
CONTINUE THIS MORNING AND ACROSS THE EAST WEDNESDAY DAYTIME.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR NDZ025-037-048-
051.

&&

UPDATE...TWH
SHORT TERM...NH
LONG TERM...WAA
AVIATION...TWH
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 25, 9:49 AM CDT, 2 hours 18 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
949 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

NDZ025-037-048-051-261500-
FOSTER-STUTSMAN-LA MOURE-DICKEY-
949 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NORTH
DAKOTA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS LAST THROUGH THE MORNING. PEAK GUSTS WILL
BE NEAR 45 MPH. A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT. SEE
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BIS FOR DETAILS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

CALL SNOW REPORTS IN TO 701-223-4582 OR POST THEM TO OUR SOCIAL
MEDIA PAGES.

&&

MORE WEATHER...HYDROLOGICAL AND CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND
AT WEATHER.GOV/BIS.

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-031>036-040>047-050-261500-
DIVIDE-BURKE-RENVILLE-BOTTINEAU-ROLETTE-WILLIAMS-MOUNTRAIL-WARD-
MCHENRY-PIERCE-MCKENZIE-DUNN-MERCER-OLIVER-MCLEAN-SHERIDAN-WELLS-
GOLDEN VALLEY-BILLINGS-STARK-MORTON-BURLEIGH-KIDDER-SLOPE-
HETTINGER-GRANT-BOWMAN-ADAMS-SIOUX-EMMONS-LOGAN-MCINTOSH-
949 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015 /849 AM MDT WED MAR 25 2015/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA...NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA...SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA...SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

CALL SNOW REPORTS IN TO 701-223-4582 OR POST THEM TO OUR SOCIAL
MEDIA PAGES.

&&

MORE WEATHER...HYDROLOGICAL AND CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND
AT WEATHER.GOV/BIS.

TWH

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 25, 6:23 AM CDT, 5 hours 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
623 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0623 AM     SNOW             LANSFORD                48.63N 101.38W
03/25/2015  M1.5 INCH        BOTTINEAU          ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR REPORT

&&

KROLAK
Local storm report, Mar 25, 7:42 AM CDT, 4 hours 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
742 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0723 AM     SNOW             DEERING                 48.40N 101.05W
03/25/2015  E2.0 INCH        MCHENRY            ND   PUBLIC

            STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA.

&&

HAMILTON
Local storm report, Mar 25, 7:44 AM CDT, 4 hours 23 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
744 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0723 AM     SNOW             MAX                     47.82N 101.30W
03/25/2015  E1.0 INCH        MCLEAN             ND   PUBLIC

            STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA.

&&

HAMILTON
Local storm report, Mar 25, 8:54 AM CDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
854 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0853 AM     SNOW             WATFORD CITY            47.80N 103.28W
03/25/2015  M2.0 INCH        MCKENZIE           ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR REPORT

&&

KROLAK
Local storm report, Mar 25, 8:59 AM CDT, 3 hours 8 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
859 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0858 AM     SNOW             MINOT                   48.23N 101.30W
03/25/2015  M1.0 INCH        WARD               ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR REPORT

&&

KROLAK
Local storm report, Mar 25, 9:37 AM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
937 AM CDT WED MAR 25 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0936 AM     SNOW             5 NW NEW SALEM          46.90N 101.49W
03/25/2015  M1.0 INCH        MORTON             ND   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR REPORT

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KROLAK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:12 AM CDTWind AdvisoryBISDickey, Foster, LaMoure, Stutsman14 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in North Dakota, 2015Every river flood warning in 2015

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.