Alert archive / Minnesota / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at May 30, 2016, 9:33 AM CDT for Kittson County, Minnesota. It was in force for 71 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 30, 2016, 9:33 AM CDT (14:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 2, 2016, 8:58 AM CDT
- In force
- 71 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Kittson County, MN
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Two Rivers River at Hallock (HLLM5).
- Action stage
- 800 ft
- Minor stage
- 802 ft
- Moderate stage
- 806 ft
- Major stage
- 810 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05095000, 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.
009 WGUS83 KFGF 301433 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 933 AM CDT MON MAY 30 2016 ...The flood warning continues for these river locations in Minnesota... This is a follow-up flood statement to the New warnings for... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County .This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-311433- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0002.160530T1433Z-160601T2229Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160531T0600Z.160531T1629Z.NO/ 933 AM CDT MON MAY 30 2016 * At 9:00 AM Monday the stage was 802.2 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 802.5 feet sometime early Tuesday morning. The river will fall below Flood Stage late Tuesday morning. * The river is forecast to crest at 802.5 on early Tuesday morning during this 7-day period. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding.NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts.Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public.Culverts with flappers are checked.Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon (month/day) 05/31 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 Two Rivers River Hallock 802.3 801.0 799.2 798.0 797.3 796.9 796.5 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$ wjb
6 follow-up statements
346 WGUS83 KFGF 310017 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 717 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2016 ...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in Minnesota... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-011217- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160603T0000Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160531T0600Z.160601T1800Z.NO/ 717 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2016 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Monday the stage was 802.3 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 802.4 feet sometime early Tuesday morning. The river will fall below Flood Stage Wednesday early afternoon. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding.NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts. Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public. Culvets with flappers are checked. Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7pm CDT/6pm CST forecast stage in feet: Date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon (month/day) 05/31 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 Hallock 802.3 801.9 801.2 800.8 800.3 799.7 799.0 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$
304 WGUS83 KFGF 311554 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 1054 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016 ...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in Minnesota... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County Hallock continues to be in minor flood stage due to recent rainfall. This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-011554- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160606T0200Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160603T0000Z.160604T2000Z.NO/ 1054 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 802.2 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 802.7 feet sometime Thursday evening. The river will fall below Flood Stage Saturday afternoon. * The river is forecast to crest at 802.2 on Tuesday early afternoon during this 7-day period. * The river is forecast to crest between **** and **** Feet Early/Later/Next/This Week. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding.NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts.Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public.Culvets with flappers are checked.Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue (month/day) 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 Two Rivers River Hallock 802.0 802.5 802.7 802.3 801.4 800.5 799.8 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$
690 WGUS83 KFGF 010035 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 735 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016 ...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in Minnesota... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-021235- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160605T1500Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160531T1245Z.160604T0900Z.NO/ 735 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 801.7 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet. * The river is forecast to rise to around 802.2 on Friday afternoon during this 7-day period. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding. NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts. Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public. Culvets with flappers are checked. Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7pm CDT/6pm CST forecast stage in feet: Date Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue (month/day) 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 Hallock 800.5 801.7 802.2 801.6 800.8 800.1 799.4 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$
274 WGUS83 KFGF 011356 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 856 AM CDT WED JUN 1 2016 ...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in Minnesota... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-021356- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160605T0900Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160531T1245Z.160604T0300Z.NO/ 856 AM CDT WED JUN 1 2016 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 800.5 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by late Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 802.2 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below Flood Stage by Friday night. * The river is forecast to crest at 802.2 on Thursday evening during this 7-day period. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding.NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts.Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public.Culvets with flappers are checked.Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed (month/day) 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 06/08 Two Rivers River Hallock 801.9 802.2 801.8 801.1 800.5 799.9 799.3 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$
397 WGUS83 KFGF 020018 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 718 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2016 ...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in Minnesota... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-031218- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160605T0600Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160531T1245Z.160604T0000Z.NO/ 718 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2016 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 801.4 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by late Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 802.2 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below Flood Stage by Friday evening. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding. NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts. Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public. Culvets with flappers are checked. Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7pm CDT/6pm CST forecast stage in feet: Date Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed (month/day) 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 06/08 Hallock 802.2 802.0 801.2 800.3 799.6 799.0 798.6 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$
265 WGUS83 KFGF 021358 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND 858 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2016 ...The flood warning is now cancelled for these river locations in Minnesota... * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County .Recent drier weather and reduced releases from Lake Bronson has allowed river levels to drop below flood stage. However...forecast rainfall over the next 48 hours may be enough to push river levels back above flood stage. The situation will be monitored for any any significant changes and the appropriate products will be issued as needed. This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts usually use 24 hours of expected precipitation but depending on the situation it may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. if necessary move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in...or near...flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC069-021428- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160605T0600Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.160530T0915Z.160531T1245Z.160602T1145Z.NO/ 858 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 802.0 feet. * Fell below Flood Stage at 6:45 AM Thursday. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 801.8 feet by Friday mid-morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor flooding. NWS starts to issue Flood Warnings and 7-day river level forecasts. Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed to the Public. Culvets with flappers are checked. Bankfull Stage. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu (month/day) 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 06/08 06/09 Two Rivers River Hallock 801.8 801.4 800.7 800.0 799.3 798.8 798.3 LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Polk | 33 min |
| May 30, 4:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Polk | 28 min |
| May 30, 4:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Polk | 31 min |
| May 30, 5:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Polk | 53 min |
| May 30, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Polk | 35 min |
| May 30, 5:50 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Polk | 3 hr |
| May 30, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Polk | 44 min |
| May 30, 6:19 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FGF | Polk | 3 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.