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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Grand Forks, ND

September 5, 2016Marshall County, Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Sep 5, 2016, 8:09 PM CDT for Marshall County, Minnesota. It took effect at Sep 6, 2016, 4:25 AM CDT. It was in force for 61 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 5, 2016, 8:09 PM CDT (01:09 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 6, 2016, 4:25 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 8, 2016, 5:17 PM CDT
In force
61 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Marshall County, MN

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:09 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 Snake River (NW MN) at Alvarado (ALVM5).

Action stage
105 ft
Minor stage
106 ft
Moderate stage
108 ft
Major stage
110 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05086000, 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.

398 
WGUS43 KFGF 060109
FLWFGF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
809 PM CDT MON SEP 5 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...
  *  Alvarado...on the Snake River...in Marshall County.
  
Recent heavy rainfall has led to rapid rises on the Snake River,
and at Alvarado the river is expected to rise just above minor
flood stage. 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

&&

MNC089-060209-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0007.160906T0925Z-160908T2217Z/
/ALVM5.1.ER.160906T0925Z.160907T0000Z.160907T1617Z.NO/
809 PM CDT MON SEP 5 2016

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a 
 new Flood Warning for...
* ...Alvarado...on the Snake River
* from late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At  7:30 PM Monday the stage was 105.0 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 106.0 feet.
* For the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Tuesday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 107.0 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall 
  below Flood Stage by late Wednesday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4846 9713 4831 9712 4814 9702 4817 9679

$$
5 follow-up statements
229 
WGUS83 KFGF 060112
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
812 PM CDT MON SEP 5 2016


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

  * Alvarado...on the Snake River ...in Marshall 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

&&

MNC089-071312-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.160906T0925Z-160908T2217Z/
/ALVM5.1.ER.160906T0925Z.160907T0000Z.160907T1617Z.NO/
812 PM CDT MON SEP 5 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Alvarado...on the Snake River.
* from late tonight to Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Monday the stage was 105.0 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 106.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Tuesday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 107.0 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall 
  below Flood Stage by late Wednesday morning.
* The river is forecast to crest at 107.0 on Tuesday evening during 
  this 7-day period.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 108.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage and 
  overland sheet flooding of local agricultural land.

&&
 
Daily 7pm CDT/6pm CST forecast stage in feet:

 Date                Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon
(month/day)         09/06  09/07  09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12
  Alvarado         107.0  105.3  104.9  102.0  100.8  100.3  100.1
LAT...LON 4846 9713 4831 9712 4814 9702 4817 9679


$$
042 
WGUS83 KFGF 061853
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
153 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016


...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in 
Minnesota...

  * Alvarado...on the Snake River...in Marshall 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

&&

MNC089-080653-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160909T0224Z/
/ALVM5.1.ER.160906T1430Z.160907T0600Z.160907T2024Z.NO/
153 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Alvarado...on the Snake River.
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 106.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor 
  flooding is forecast.
* Minor Flood Stage is 106.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 106.6 feet sometime 
  Wednesday morning. The river will fall below Flood Stage 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 106.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage...Storm sewer
  flood gates are closed.

&&

Daily 1pm CDT/Noon CST forecast stage in feet:

 Date                Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue
(month/day)         09/07  09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13

Snake River
  Alvarado         106.2  105.2  103.3  101.0  100.3  100.0   99.9
LAT...LON 4846 9713 4831 9712 4814 9702 4817 9679


$$
666 
WGUS83 KFGF 070153
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
853 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016


...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in 
Minnesota...

  * Alvarado...on the Snake River...in Marshall County
  * 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

&&

MNC089-080153-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160909T0300Z/
/ALVM5.1.ER.160906T1430Z.160907T0600Z.160907T2100Z.NO/
853 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Alvarado...on the Snake River.
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 106.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor 
  flooding is forecast.
* Minor Flood Stage is 106.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will fall below Flood Stage Wednesday 
  afternoon.
* The river is forecast to crest at 106.2 on early Wednesday morning 
  during this 7-day period.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 106.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage...Storm sewer
  flood gates are closed.

&&

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

 Date                Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue
(month/day)         09/07  09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13

Snake River
  Alvarado         105.4  103.9  101.5  100.5  100.2   99.9     M 


LAT...LON 4846 9713 4831 9712 4814 9702 4817 9679


$$

MNC069-080152-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0008.160908T0900Z-160910T1800Z/
/HLLM5.1.ER.160908T0900Z.160908T1800Z.160909T1200Z.NO/
853 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River.
* from late Wednesday night to Saturday afternoon...or until the 
  warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 797.9 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Thursday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 802.5 feet by Thursday early afternoon. The river 
  will fall below Flood Stage by Friday mid-morning.
* The river is forecast to crest at 802.5 on Thursday early afternoon
  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. The 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                Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue
(month/day)         09/07  09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13

Two Rivers River
  Hallock          802.2  802.0  800.5  799.0  797.9  797.3     M 


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


$$
812 
WGUS83 KFGF 070159
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
859 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016


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

  * Alvarado...on the Snake River ...in Marshall County
  * 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

&&

MNC089-081359-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160909T0300Z/
/ALVM5.1.ER.160906T1430Z.160907T0600Z.160907T2100Z.NO/
859 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Alvarado...on the Snake River.
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 106.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor 
  flooding is forecast.
* Minor Flood Stage is 106.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will fall below Flood Stage Wednesday 
  afternoon.
* The river is forecast to crest at 106.2 on early Wednesday morning 
  during this 7-day period.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 106.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage...Storm sewer
  flood gates are closed.

&&
 
Daily 7pm CDT/6pm CST forecast stage in feet:

 Date                Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue
(month/day)         09/07  09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13
  Alvarado         105.9  104.9  102.6  100.9  100.3  100.0   99.8
LAT...LON 4846 9713 4831 9712 4814 9702 4817 9679


$$

MNC069-081359-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0008.160908T0900Z-160910T1800Z/
/HLLM5.1.ER.160908T0900Z.160908T1800Z.160909T1200Z.NO/
859 PM CDT TUE SEP 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for...
* ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River.
* from late Wednesday night to Saturday afternoon...or until the 
  warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 797.9 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 802.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Thursday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 802.5 feet by Thursday early afternoon. The river 
  will fall below Flood Stage by Friday mid-morning.
* The river is forecast to crest at 802.5 on Thursday early afternoon
  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. The Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park is closed
  to the Public. Culverts 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)         09/07  09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13
  Hallock          801.3  802.4  801.3  799.7  798.4  797.5  797.0
LAT...LON 4888 9719 4873 9713 4867 9662 4885 9667


$$
164 
WGUS83 KFGF 071232
FLSFGF
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks ND
732 AM CDT WED SEP 7 2016

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

  * Alvarado...on the Snake River...in Marshall County
  * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River...in Kittson County

  
.Drier weather has allowed the river levels to recede below flood
stage.  Therefore...the flood warning is canceled and will be replaced
with a high water notice.

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

&&

MNC089-071302-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160909T0300Z/
/ALVM5.1.ER.160906T1430Z.160907T0030Z.160907T0700Z.NO/
732 AM CDT WED SEP 7 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for...
* ...Alvarado...on the Snake River.
* At  6:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 105.8 feet.
* Fell below Flood Stage at  2:00 AM Wednesday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 105.1 feet by 
  Thursday mid-morning.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 106.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage...Storm sewer
  flood gates are closed.

&&

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

 Date                Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed
(month/day)         09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13  09/14

Snake River
  Alvarado         105.1  104.2  102.6  101.8  101.4  100.9  100.6


LAT...LON 4846 9713 4831 9712 4814 9702 4817 9679


$$

MNC069-071302-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-160910T1800Z/
/HLLM5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
732 AM CDT WED SEP 7 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for...
* ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River.
* At  7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 799.5 feet.
* Forecast...the river will crest below Flood Stage at 800.5 feet 
  Thursday mid-morning.
* The river is forecast to crest at 800.5 on Thursday mid-morning 
  during this 7-day period.
* Impact Statement(s) - At 800.0 feet, Action Stage. NWS starts to 
  issue High Water Notices and 7-day river level forecasts. Hallock 
  Dam spillway at Gilbert Park begins to flow.

&&

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

 Date                Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed
(month/day)         09/08  09/09  09/10  09/11  09/12  09/13  09/14

Two Rivers River
  Hallock          800.5  800.3  799.5  798.4  797.6  797.0  796.6


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
Sep 6, 2:00 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFGFKittson4 days

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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.