Alert archive / Kansas / River Flood Warnings in 2015
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at May 23, 2015, 10:17 PM CDT for Butler County, Cowley County, Kansas. It took effect at May 24, 2015, 5:59 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 23, 2015, 10:17 PM CDT (03:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 24, 2015, 5:59 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 27, 2015, 5:32 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Butler County, KS, Cowley County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Walnut River at Winfield (WFDK1). The gauge peaked at 20.25 ft at May 25, 2015, 8:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 22 ft
- Major stage
- 29 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07147800, 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.
912
WGUS43 KICT 240317
FLWICT
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1017 PM CDT SAT MAY 23 2015
...The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning
for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-241717-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0021.150524T1607Z-150527T2232Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T1607Z.150526T0600Z.150527T1032Z.NO/
1017 PM CDT SAT MAY 23 2015
The National Weather Service in Wichita, KS has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From Sunday morning until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 10:01 PM Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Sunday morning and
continue to rise to near 25.0 feet by early Tuesday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 PM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue
Winfield 18.0 12.2 Sat 10 PM 20.8 24.9 23.6
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$12 follow-up statements
507
WGUS83 KICT 240807
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
307 AM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-242207-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.150524T1059Z-150527T2218Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T1059Z.150526T0600Z.150527T1018Z.NO/
307 AM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From early this morning until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 2:46 AM Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and
continue to rise to near 24.9 feet by early Tuesday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed
Winfield 18.0 16.4 Sun 3 AM 23.4 24.9 17.1
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$568
WGUS83 KICT 241355
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
855 AM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-250355-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1936Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T1518Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0736Z.NO/
855 AM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
to rise to near 24.7 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed
Winfield 18.0 17.6 Sun 08 AM 22.5 24.7 15.8
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$019
WGUS83 KICT 241930
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
230 PM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-250930-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1840Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T2140Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0640Z.NO/
230 PM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 2:15 PM Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 23.8 feet by Tuesday morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed
Winfield 18.0 17.5 Sun 2 PM 21.1 23.8 15.6
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$083
WGUS83 KICT 250154
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-251554-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1552Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0352Z.NO/
854 PM CDT SUN MAY 24 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Tuesday night.
* At 8:31 PM Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.9 feet by
Tuesday morning then will fall below flood stage by Tuesday
before midnight.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 PM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed
Winfield 18.0 18.3 Sun 9 PM 22.4 20.0 10.2
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$859
WGUS83 KICT 250843
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
343 AM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-252243-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1624Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0424Z.NO/
343 AM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 3:31 AM Monday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.9 feet by
Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood...
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Tue Wed Thu
Winfield 18.0 19.0 Mon 04 AM 22.9 14.2 9.2
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$447
WGUS83 KICT 251300
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
800 AM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-260300-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1617Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0417Z.NO/
800 AM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:46 AM Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by
Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Tue Wed Thu
Winfield 18.0 19.5 Mon 08 AM 22.5 14.4 9.9
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$801
WGUS83 KICT 251924
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
224 PM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-260924-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1407Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0207Z.NO/
224 PM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 2:01 PM Monday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by
Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Tue Wed Thu
Winfield 18.0 20.0 Mon 02 PM 22.5 13.1 9.4
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$405
WGUS83 KICT 260126
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
826 PM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-261526-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1320Z/
/WFDK1.2.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T1200Z.150527T0120Z.NO/
826 PM CDT MON MAY 25 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:01 PM Monday the stage was 20.1 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by
Tuesday morning then will fall below flood stage by Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood
along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 PM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Tue Wed Thu
Winfield 18.0 20.1 Mon 8 PM 18.8 9.4 6.6
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$291
WGUS83 KICT 260717
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
217 AM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-262117-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1136Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T0031Z.150526T2336Z.NO/
217 AM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 2:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2 miles
west of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County
Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri
Winfield 18.0 19.9 Tue 02 AM 11.3 7.9 5.8
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$325
WGUS83 KICT 261255
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
755 AM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-270255-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T1124Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T0031Z.150526T2324Z.NO/
755 AM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:46 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2
west of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County
Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri
Winfield 18.0 19.4 Tue 08 AM 11.3 8.0 5.9
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$880
WGUS83 KICT 261328
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
828 AM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-270328-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T0908Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T0031Z.150526T2108Z.NO/
828 AM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:16 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2
west of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County
Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri
Winfield 18.0 19.3 Tue 08 AM 10.7 7.6 5.5
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$625
WGUS83 KICT 262003
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
303 PM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following river in
Kansas...
Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Shallow
flowing water can wash a car from the roadway.
&&
KSC015-035-262033-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150527T0908Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.150524T2345Z.150526T0031Z.150526T1818Z.NO/
303 PM CDT TUE MAY 26 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* At 2:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 1:18 PM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.0 feet by
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of the campgrounds and fairgrounds
can be expected.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri
Winfield 18.0 17.4 Tue 03 PM 10.0 7.0 4.8
&&
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 7:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Cowley, Sumner | 42 hr |
| May 23, 8:34 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Marion | 59 hr |
| May 23, 8:34 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Chase | 4 days |
| May 23, 8:34 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Chase, Lyon | 4 days |
| May 23, 8:36 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Chase, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood | 6 hr |
| May 23, 9:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 3 days |
| May 23, 9:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Neosho | 3 days |
| May 23, 9:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 5 days |
| May 23, 9:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cherokee, Labette | 6 days |
| May 23, 9:40 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson, Woodson | 7 hr |
| May 23, 10:12 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cowley | 4 days |
| May 23, 10:20 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Butler | 42 hr |
| May 23, 10:23 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Wilson | 36 hr |
| May 23, 10:24 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson | 58 hr |
| May 23, 10:36 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Labette, Neosho | 18 hr |
| May 24, 1:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Chase, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood | 12 hr |
| May 24, 2:43 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Wilson | 39 hr |
| May 24, 2:43 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery | 3 days |
| May 24, 3:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Sumner | 28 hr |
| May 24, 4:24 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen | 42 hr |
| May 24, 5:41 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson, Woodson | 12 hr |
| May 24, 11:02 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Chase | 60 hr |
| May 24, 1:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk | 24 hr |
| May 24, 2:28 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Sedgwick | 23 hr |
| May 24, 4:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Labette, Neosho | 24 hr |
| May 24, 5:02 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson, Woodson | 24 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.