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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

May 30, 2016Kittson County, Minnesota

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 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 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


$$
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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 30, 3:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFPolk33 min
May 30, 4:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFPolk28 min
May 30, 4:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFPolk31 min
May 30, 5:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFPolk53 min
May 30, 5:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFPolk35 min
May 30, 5:50 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFGFPolk3 hr
May 30, 6:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFPolk44 min
May 30, 6:19 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningFGFPolk3 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.