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River Flood Warning 71, NWS La Crosse, WI

October 26, 2016Mower County, Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Oct 26, 2016, 8:24 AM CDT for Mower County, Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 26, 2016, 11:37 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Oct 26, 2016, 8:24 AM CDT (13:24 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2016, 11:37 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2016, 11:30 PM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Mower County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:25 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 Turtle Creek near Austin (TRCM5).

Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
10.5 ft
Moderate stage
12 ft
Major stage
14 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05456500, 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.

477 
WGUS43 KARX 261324
FLWARX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
824 AM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

.Heavy rain from overnight is causing Turtle Creek to rapidly rise near 
Austin. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage later today.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, 
and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, including 
NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. 

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

MNC099-270124-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0071.161026T2230Z-161028T0430Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.161026T2230Z.161027T0600Z.161027T1030Z.NO/
824 AM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* from this afternoon to Thursday evening.
* At  7:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage later today and continue to rise to 
  near 10.8 feet tonight. The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$

Hollan
5 follow-up statements
355 
WGUS83 KARX 261640
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1140 AM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

.Turtle Creek continues to rise near Austin...and has now risen above 
flood stage.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

MNC099-270740-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0071.161026T1637Z-161028T0530Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.161026T1457Z.161027T0000Z.161027T1130Z.NO/
1140 AM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* until late Thursday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by this
  evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$

Hollan
692 
WGUS83 KARX 270112
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
812 PM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

.Heavy rains over the previous 24 hours is causing the Cedar River
and it's tributaries to rise significantly. 

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

IAC131-271612-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-161028T2200Z/
/OSGI4.1.ER.161027T0632Z.161027T1200Z.161028T0400Z.NO/
812 PM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cedar River near Osage.
* until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 23.0 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Thursday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4334 9296 4334 9285 4321 9273

$$

IAC067-271612-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0073.161027T1800Z-161029T0000Z/
/CCYI4.1.ER.161027T1800Z.161028T0000Z.161028T0600Z.NO/
812 PM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cedar River At Charles City.
* from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening...Or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday and continue to rise 
  to near 12.2 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Barricading of streets begins, and the 
  intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be 
  flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255 4304 9273

$$

MNC099-271612-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-161028T1245Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.161026T1457Z.161026T2300Z.161027T1845Z.NO/
812 PM CDT WED OCT 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Thursday.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$
660 
WGUS83 KARX 270948
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
448 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

.Elevated water levels will continue along the Turtle Creek near 
Austin, the Trempealeau River at Dodge, and the Ceder River at
Osage and Charles City, resulting in minor flooding over the 
next couple of days. Dry conditions will otherwise continue 
through Friday, with only a chance for light showers on Saturday. 

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

IAC131-280048-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-161028T2200Z/
/OSGI4.1.ER.161027T0902Z.161027T1200Z.161028T0400Z.NO/
448 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cedar River near Osage.
* until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:45 AM Thursday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 23.0 feet by this morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by this evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4334 9296 4334 9285 4321 9273

$$

IAC067-280048-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0073.161027T1800Z-161029T0000Z/
/CCYI4.1.ER.161027T1800Z.161028T0000Z.161028T0600Z.NO/
448 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cedar River At Charles City.
* from this afternoon to Friday evening...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  4:30 AM Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by today and continue to rise to 
  near 12.2 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Barricading of streets begins, and the 
  intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be 
  flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255 4304 9273

$$

MNC099-280048-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-161028T1000Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.161026T1457Z.161026T2300Z.161027T1600Z.NO/
448 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:30 AM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by this morning.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$

WIC011-121-280048-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0074.161028T1400Z-161030T1630Z/
/DDGW3.1.ER.161028T1400Z.161029T0600Z.161029T2230Z.NO/
448 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River At Dodge.
* from Friday morning to Sunday morning...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:45 AM Thursday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to
  rise to near 9.5 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National
  Wildlife Refuge is flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149

$$

Rogers
571 
WGUS83 KARX 271453
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
953 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

.Turtle Creek has crested near Austin. However...water levels remain high 
and the river is still above flood stage.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

MNC099-280553-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-161028T1107Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.161026T1457Z.161026T2300Z.161027T1707Z.NO/
953 AM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:30 AM Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage later today.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$

Hollan
367 
WGUS83 KARX 280041
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
741 PM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

.Flood warning canceled for the Turtle Creek near Austin and the
Cedar River at Osage.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

IAC131-280111-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-161028T1200Z/
/OSGI4.1.ER.161027T1340Z.161027T1445Z.161027T1733Z.NO/
741 PM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning is canceled for
  The Cedar River near Osage.
* At  6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 12:33 PM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 18.6 feet by Saturday
  morning.


$$

MNC099-280111-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-161028T1107Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.161026T1457Z.161026T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
741 PM CDT THU OCT 27 2016

The Flood Warning is canceled for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* At  6:30 PM Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 10.4 feet. The 
  river will continue to fall to 7.0 feet by Saturday morning.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 3:34 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryARXMower3 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.