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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

June 2, 2016Kittson County, Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Jun 2, 2016, 11:31 PM CDT for Kittson County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jun 3, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 2, 2016, 11:31 PM CDT (04:31 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 3, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 5, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
48 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 04:30 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.

209 
WGUS43 KFGF 030431
FLWFGF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
1131 PM CDT THU JUN 2 2016

...The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a 
   flood warning (new) for these river locations in Minnesota...

  new flooding is forecast to occur at...
  *  Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County.
  

.Recent rainfall and releases from Lake Bronson will bring the
Two Rivers River to just above minor flood stage at Hallock
Minnesota tonight and Friday.  

  *** A follow-up flood statement with more detailed flooding 
  information will be issued shortly. ***


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

&&

MNC069-030531-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0003.160603T0600Z-160605T0600Z/
/HLLM5.1.ER.160603T0600Z.160603T0600Z.160604T0000Z.NO/
1131 PM CDT THU JUN 2 2016

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a 
 new Flood Warning for...
* ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River
* until late Saturday night.
* At 11:00 PM Thursday the stage was 802.0 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet.
* For the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river is expected to rise to near Flood Stage early 
  Friday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667

$$
3 follow-up statements
487 
WGUS83 KFGF 030443
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
1143 PM CDT THU JUN 2 2016


...The flood warning continues for these river locations in 
Minnesota...

  * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River ...in Kittson County


.Recent rainfall and releases from the Lake Bronson Dam will bring
the Two Rivers River at Hallock Minnesota to just above minor flood
stage for Thursday night and Friday. 

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

&&

MNC069-041643-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.160603T0600Z-160605T0600Z/
/HLLM5.1.ER.160603T0600Z.160603T0600Z.160604T0000Z.NO/
1143 PM CDT THU JUN 2 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River.
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 PM Thursday the stage was 802.0 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river is expected to remain near Flood Stage early 
  Friday morning.
* The river is forecast to crest at 802.0 on early Friday morning 
  during this 7-day period.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 802.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage for Minor 
  flooding. The 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. Bank full Stage.

&&
 
Daily 7pm CDT/6pm 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
  Hallock          802.0  801.5  800.9  800.2  799.5  798.9  798.3
LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667


$$
365 
WGUS83 KFGF 031405
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
905 AM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016


...The flood warning continues 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

&&

MNC069-041405-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160605T0600Z/
/HLLM5.1.ER.160603T0539Z.160603T1215Z.160604T0000Z.NO/
905 AM CDT FRI JUN 3 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 Friday the stage was 802.0 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 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. Culverts with flappers are checked. Bankfull Stage.

&&

Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet:

 Date                Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri
(month/day)         06/04  06/05  06/06  06/07  06/08  06/09  06/10

Two Rivers River
  Hallock          801.8  801.2  800.7  800.2  799.6  798.9  798.4


LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667


$$
070 
WGUS83 KFGF 040217
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
917 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016

...The flood warning is now cancelled for these river locations in 
Minnesota...

  * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County
 
.Flows have diminished at Hallock and the warning has been cancelled.  

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

&&

MNC069-040247-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160605T0600Z/
/HLLM5.1.ER.160603T0539Z.160603T1215Z.160603T1630Z.NO/
917 PM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for...
* ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River.
* At  9:00 PM Friday the stage was 801.8 feet.
* Fell below Flood Stage at 11:30 AM Friday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 801.2 feet by Sunday 
  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 7pm CDT/6pm CST forecast stage in feet:

 Date                Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri
(month/day)         06/04  06/05  06/06  06/07  06/08  06/09  06/10
  Hallock          801.4  801.0  800.5  799.9  799.2  798.6  798.2
LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667


$$

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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.